The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
p.47 #1The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
DontShoot wrote:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/224085091097753/Oh God no, I hate FB. The only reason I have it at this point is to harass my wife and because family is too lazy to go to flickr for my pictures.Use FB to showcase your shots > get clients for paid shoots > buy 200 f/2 
Yeah, that didn't work out. My area is really cheap. The $20-40 family session photogs make bank though.
Jason_Brook wrote
ohsnaphappy wrote
Any of you care to share Admin responsibilities with me over on the Facebook 58mm community? I think it should belong to someone here who regularly shoots with the 58. Jason is the obvious choice IMO, haha! But once I see the new admin is going to actually do stuff, the community is yours. My problem is, I'm more of a spectator than a player on the field. Need someone who posts often IMO.https://www.facebook.com/groups/224085091097753/
Yeah, that didn't work out. My area is really cheap. The $20-40 family session photogs make bank though.
Oct 16, 2014 at 11:51 AM
p.47 #2The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
supermario343 wrote:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3934/15542685132_694b3fca4c_b.jpgNano nation by mariosworld343, on Flickr
Is that a Zeiss 135mm? I ask because I'm thinking about selling my 85mm 1.4 (which I love, but started using a lot less after buying the 58mm) and using the money towards a 135mm (which I'm buying strictly on reputation versus real need).
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3934/15542685132_694b3fca4c_b.jpgNano nation by mariosworld343, on Flickr
Is that a Zeiss 135mm? I ask because I'm thinking about selling my 85mm 1.4 (which I love, but started using a lot less after buying the 58mm) and using the money towards a 135mm (which I'm buying strictly on reputation versus real need).
Oct 16, 2014 at 11:55 AM
p.47 #3The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
chuhsi1 wrote:
Is that a Zeiss 135mm? I ask because I'm thinking about selling my 85mm 1.4 (which I love, but started using a lot less after buying the 58mm) and using the money towards a 135mm (which I'm buying strictly on reputation versus real need).
Yes that Zeiss lens is the 135. I love it, its like a mini 200 f/2 but MF.
supermario343 wrote
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3934/15542685132_694b3fca4c_b.jpgNano nation by mariosworld343, on FlickrYes that Zeiss lens is the 135. I love it, its like a mini 200 f/2 but MF.
Oct 16, 2014 at 08:30 PM
p.47 #4The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
You know what still kills me about this lens? Everytime I go back and look at 50/1.8G shots I ask myself why do I still have it. 
Oct 17, 2014 at 11:32 AM
p.47 #5The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Jason_Brook wrote:
You know what still kills me about this lens? Everytime I go back and look at 50/1.8G shots I ask myself why do I still have it.
Yea, I pretty much feel the same. It's really only under certain circumstances where the differences are apparent. I just shot a wedding where it was on my Df about 70% of the time, so we'll see how I feel about it after I finish processing them.
I really like the focal length, though; it matches my natural FOV perfectly. And that Nano coating ... oh how I love that magic dust.
You know what still kills me about this lens? Everytime I go back and look at 50/1.8G shots I ask myself why do I still have it.
Yea, I pretty much feel the same. It's really only under certain circumstances where the differences are apparent. I just shot a wedding where it was on my Df about 70% of the time, so we'll see how I feel about it after I finish processing them.
I really like the focal length, though; it matches my natural FOV perfectly. And that Nano coating ... oh how I love that magic dust.
Oct 17, 2014 at 12:27 PM
p.47 #6The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
I really think 95% of what makes this lens IS that nano coating. It gets you the shots in the dramatic lighting where the 1.8G would flare and lose all contrast.
Oct 17, 2014 at 12:43 PM
p.47 #7The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Yeah, I don’t care what they say, this lens still amazes me. I don’t think I ever used a lens around 90% of the time in one session as much as I use my 58mm. A sneak peak from today...
Oct 17, 2014 at 06:18 PM
p.47 #8The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Jason_Brook wrote:
You know what still kills me about this lens? Everytime I go back and look at 50/1.8G shots I ask myself why do I still have it.
I see a massive difference in the 50mm F1.8g vs the 58mm F1.4g. If I didn't see the difference, then there is no way I would have paid the price to get the 58mm. There is just no way the 50mm F1.8g is going to get a shot like the one Elijah posted above with the vortex looking bokeh and beautiful transition.
You know what still kills me about this lens? Everytime I go back and look at 50/1.8G shots I ask myself why do I still have it.
I see a massive difference in the 50mm F1.8g vs the 58mm F1.4g. If I didn't see the difference, then there is no way I would have paid the price to get the 58mm. There is just no way the 50mm F1.8g is going to get a shot like the one Elijah posted above with the vortex looking bokeh and beautiful transition.
Oct 17, 2014 at 06:25 PM
p.47 #10The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Jason_Brook wrote:
You mean like this? See what I mean?
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5333/10280690884_7dda946f20_b.jpg
Then sell the 58mm. Simple as that.
I felt the same way back in May when I first got my 58mm. I tried it and returned it. Used my 50mm more often after that and THEN I realized how much I missed the 58mm. I bought it again in August and sold the 50 +85 and haven’t looked back.
More than not, I felt like I was a “cheapo” with the 50mm more than it’s performance But then again, at the end of the day, if all you’re doing is comparing it to the 50G then get rid of the 58mm. I think of a 50mm f/1.8G as a poor mans 58mm.
You mean like this? See what I mean?
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5333/10280690884_7dda946f20_b.jpg
Then sell the 58mm. Simple as that.
I felt the same way back in May when I first got my 58mm. I tried it and returned it. Used my 50mm more often after that and THEN I realized how much I missed the 58mm. I bought it again in August and sold the 50 +85 and haven’t looked back.
More than not, I felt like I was a “cheapo” with the 50mm more than it’s performance
But then again, at the end of the day, if all you’re doing is comparing it to the 50G then get rid of the 58mm. I think of a 50mm f/1.8G as a poor mans 58mm. Oct 17, 2014 at 06:47 PM
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p.47 #11The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
I'm not bashing it; I do love it, but I'm thinking out loud. That's a lot of cash I could free up.
Oct 17, 2014 at 07:02 PM
p.47 #12The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
There is nothing wrong with the 50mm F1.8g. It produces fantastic images. I just prefer the 58mm. Have you shot the same scene with the 58mm and the 50mm. I still own both and the difference is worth it for me.
Oct 17, 2014 at 07:22 PM
p.47 #14The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Jason_Brook wrote:
I'm not bashing it; I do love it, but I'm thinking out loud. That's a lot of cash I could free up.
I'd think really hard before doing this, especially since you have a good copy. What if you started having seller's remorse so you buy another one and your new copy isn't as good or having focus issues?
The 16-35 is a lens that I've bought and sold 4 TIMES.. each time I think I can replace it with something else but I always end up buying it again. I have now sold it the 5th time and bought the 20 1.8G
We'll see....
But hey.. if you're trying to free up some money to fund another exotic like a 200/2 or a 300/2.8 then you will be forgiven
I'm not bashing it; I do love it, but I'm thinking out loud. That's a lot of cash I could free up.
I'd think really hard before doing this, especially since you have a good copy. What if you started having seller's remorse so you buy another one and your new copy isn't as good or having focus issues?
The 16-35 is a lens that I've bought and sold 4 TIMES.. each time I think I can replace it with something else but I always end up buying it again. I have now sold it the 5th time and bought the 20 1.8G
We'll see....But hey.. if you're trying to free up some money to fund another exotic like a 200/2 or a 300/2.8 then you will be forgiven
Oct 17, 2014 at 11:51 PM
p.47 #15The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Here's a 50mm f/1.4G shot @ f/1.4:
The bokeh is very nervous
Here is the 85mm f/1.4G same scene:
Bokeh is so much nicer and so is the colour. Notice the difference in colour rendering with the Nano coat.
Now for a more recent shot with the 58 @ f/2.2
I took some advice and used f/2.2 because of the close range.
I've now sold the 50 1.4G, and have the 58 on my D810 as a default lens. I love the 58mm focal length as well as the bokeh. It just adds a tiny bit of compression but still fits a lot in.
As for the D810 - it's a different camera to the 800 in every way - better AF, better exposure, better shutter.
Edited on Oct 18, 2014 at 06:29 AM · View previous versions
The bokeh is very nervous
Here is the 85mm f/1.4G same scene:
Bokeh is so much nicer and so is the colour. Notice the difference in colour rendering with the Nano coat.
Now for a more recent shot with the 58 @ f/2.2
I took some advice and used f/2.2 because of the close range.
I've now sold the 50 1.4G, and have the 58 on my D810 as a default lens. I love the 58mm focal length as well as the bokeh. It just adds a tiny bit of compression but still fits a lot in.
As for the D810 - it's a different camera to the 800 in every way - better AF, better exposure, better shutter.
Edited on Oct 18, 2014 at 06:29 AM · View previous versions
Oct 18, 2014 at 06:14 AM
p.47 #16The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
DontShoot wrote:
I'd think really hard before doing this, especially since you have a good copy. What if you started having seller's remorse so you buy another one and your new copy isn't as good or having focus issues?
The 16-35 is a lens that I've bought and sold 4 TIMES.. each time I think I can replace it with something else but I always end up buying it again. I have now sold it the 5th time and bought the 20 1.8G We'll see....
But hey.. if you're trying to free up some money to fund another exotic like a 200/2 or...Show more →
If I get rid of it, it'd be for an 85/1.4G
Jason_Brook wrote
I'm not bashing it; I do love it, but I'm thinking out loud. That's a lot of cash I could free up.The 16-35 is a lens that I've bought and sold 4 TIMES.. each time I think I can replace it with something else but I always end up buying it again. I have now sold it the 5th time and bought the 20 1.8G
We'll see....But hey.. if you're trying to free up some money to fund another exotic like a 200/2 or...Show more →
If I get rid of it, it'd be for an 85/1.4G
Oct 18, 2014 at 06:29 AM
p.47 #18The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Iluxa007 wrote:
A few more from today...
Beautiful work
A few more from today...
Beautiful work
Oct 18, 2014 at 07:29 AM
p.47 #19The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Jason_Brook wrote:
I'd think really hard before doing this, especially since you have a good copy. What if you started having seller's remorse so you buy another one and your new copy isn't as good or having focus issues?
The 16-35 is a lens that I've bought and sold 4 TIMES.. each time I think I can replace it with something else but I always end up buying it again. I have now sold it the 5th time and bought the 20 1.8G We'll see....
But hey.. if you're trying to free up some money to fund another exotic like a 200/2 or a 300/2.8 then you will be forgivenIf I get rid of it, it'd be for an 85/1.4G
Isn't the 85/1.8 to the 85/1.4 what the 50/1.8 is to the 58? Wouldn't you just be in the same situation? I'd argue the 58 to 50 difference is greater due to the difference in focal length.
DontShoot wrote
Jason_Brook wrote
I'm not bashing it; I do love it, but I'm thinking out loud. That's a lot of cash I could free up.The 16-35 is a lens that I've bought and sold 4 TIMES.. each time I think I can replace it with something else but I always end up buying it again. I have now sold it the 5th time and bought the 20 1.8G
We'll see....But hey.. if you're trying to free up some money to fund another exotic like a 200/2 or a 300/2.8 then you will be forgiven
Isn't the 85/1.8 to the 85/1.4 what the 50/1.8 is to the 58? Wouldn't you just be in the same situation? I'd argue the 58 to 50 difference is greater due to the difference in focal length.
Oct 18, 2014 at 08:06 AM
p.47 #20The 58mm F/1.4G Thread
Hey guys! I'm new to the 58mm family on my D750. I really love the lens so far but it's been quite hard to AF-Fine Tune it right (mine flirts from +6 to +10).
Wide open sharp, it emits a somewhat greenish glow around edges and the glow disappears when the image becomes a little unsharp (start of purple edges)
Anw I leave you with a photo I like
Mingzhou by PYKtures' Life, on Flickr
Wide open sharp, it emits a somewhat greenish glow around edges and the glow disappears when the image becomes a little unsharp (start of purple edges)
Anw I leave you with a photo I like
Mingzhou by PYKtures' Life, on FlickrOct 18, 2014 at 10:04 AM