Got it lastnight and extremely impressed. Compared to the older D version, bokeh is rounder and creamier. Color is outstanding similar to my 60 2.8G. Last, less purple fringing from f/1.8 - f/4. Some will say it isn't worth upgrading from the older version but I totally disagree.
The 1.8G does have nicer bokeh and is a little sharper but the AF speed is just not what it should be. I was hoping it would be comparable to the Canon 85mm 1.8 when it first came out and it falls drastically short of that.
It is very sharp but the original 85mm 1.8D was also very sharp. I'd love to get the 85mm 1.8G optics with the screw drive focus lol.
surreal612 wrote:
The OP should change the title to "Nikon 85mm 1.8G - Official Image Thread"
err not so fast there wait till i get my copy next week hihihi Anyway heres the D version for now my only model sophia..
I love it when you get TM involved in a thread. He will kick your butt in a heart beat. I take good pictures but his stuff is crazy good and he brags about it. In Oklahoma that's called balls.
mikesrc wrote:
I love it when you get TM involved in a thread. He will kick your butt in a heart beat. I take good pictures but his stuff is crazy good and he brags about it. In Oklahoma that's called balls.
Me braggin' Nah, just an affinity for tryin' to prove the haters wrong. Thanks!
the shot above was at ISO1600
my only model sophia..
Me braggin' 
Nah, just an affinity for tryin' to prove the haters wrong. Thanks!