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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Even though we're all waiting for the shipment of this lens, I decided to start an image thread dedicated for Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED.
I can assure you that along with Hardcore and DJ R, I will be very active on here

Here are the sample images from Nikon to start off with.
Aug 01, 2016 at 08:11 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


I just returned from NPS to hand in my chubby loaner. The rep told me they just received a 105/1.4 and he asked me if I would like to try it. It was an IPS - Initial Preproduction Sample. I tried it on a D810 but was not allowed to put the images on a card.
I played with it for 5-10 minutes. It's a big piece of glass but it handled pretty easy. As already said before the rendering is alike the 58G; just beautiful. Now I really WANT to have it.

BTW, when the production version arrives this lens will go back to Japan and it will be destroyed. No way to get that one for a nice price.

For the purists; the lens is made in China.
Only lenses with a manufacturing price above about €2000,00 are made in Japan, all others in Thailand or China.


Aug 01, 2016 at 08:29 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Chris Dees wrote:
I just returned from NPS to hand in my chubby loaner. The rep told me they just received a 105/1.4 and he asked me if I would like to try it. It was an IPS - Initial Preproduction Sample. I tried it on a D810 but was not allowed to put the images on a card.
I played with it for 5-10 minutes. It's a big piece of glass but it handled pretty easy. As already said before the rendering is alike the 58G; just beautiful. Now I really WANT to have it.

BTW, when the production version...Show more →

I have one question for you and I hope you have an answer: How fast was the AF speed?


Aug 01, 2016 at 08:37 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Elijah wrote:
I have one question for you and I hope you have an answer: How fast was the AF speed?

More or less the same as the 85G.
IMHO not usable for fast moving objects.
Aug 01, 2016 at 08:58 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Chris Dees wrote:
More or less the same as the 85G.
IMHO not usable for fast moving objects.

Hmmm.. Then it's NOT designed for indoor sports as I have mentioned here. Nikon's description is misleading.


Aug 01, 2016 at 09:07 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


None of the 1.4 primes are suitable for sports. You need the 2.8 zooms for that.
I tried my 85/1.4G on the D500 and even that was not very fast.

Edited on Aug 01, 2016 at 11:59 AM · View previous versions
Aug 01, 2016 at 09:30 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


WTH!
Aug 01, 2016 at 09:41 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Dj R wrote:
WTH!

Cancel your preorder... NOW!


Aug 01, 2016 at 09:43 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Now begins the pre-order waiting game ...


Aug 01, 2016 at 09:43 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Yeah we need more pics. My fave they posted so far was a more full length environmental portrait in a city scape but nothing good enough to make me spend anything near what they are asking.
Aug 01, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Very nice. Would like to see the OOF highlights at f1.8 or f2.0 to see what the aperture blades look like.
Aug 01, 2016 at 10:31 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Have any of the review sites got their hands on one yet?
Aug 01, 2016 at 10:35 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Not necessarily (re. misleading) as not all indoor sports are fast.

And beside that, there is always fast AF 200mm f2.0 available for indoor sport.

Elijah wrote:
Hmmm.. Then it's NOT designed for indoor sports as I have mentioned here. Nikon's description is misleading.




Aug 01, 2016 at 10:45 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


you shot it on a D810, A D810 does not move like a D5. I've shot with the 85/1.4 on a D5 at sporting events and had no issues.


Aug 01, 2016 at 11:15 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Elijah wrote
Hmmm.. Then it's NOT designed for indoor sports as I have mentioned here. Nikon's description is misleading.

I noticed that in the description too, and was very skeptical. Good to get confirmation that my skepticism was well-founded.
Aug 01, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


Blazing fast AF, like with the 70-200 is nice but not always necessary - I've shot many sports with the Sigma 105mm OS macro which is not a fast lens to focus by any stretch of the imagination, but it's still sufficient for the vast majority of shots. Especially since the lens rarely has to focus through the whole focal range - generally the focus only changes by a few feet between shots. Still, faster AF certainly never hurts.
Aug 01, 2016 at 11:29 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


basically....
Aug 04, 2016 at 09:47 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


I am anxiously awaiting more samples as well as reviews on this lens


Aug 04, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


WHY am I reading this thread? I'm trying to resist. Lol

At least we won't have to wait too long for some real world feedback.


Aug 04, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Image Thread


^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

That's what she who can never resist a new 105 said to her wallet glumly.

Mary
Aug 04, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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