What I find with Nikon\'s 1.8 lens lineup is that they are all *almost* as good as the 1.4\'s, strictly from a sharpness perspective, and still have decent bokeh. For most people, this is the point of diminishing return, and the most cost effective level to purchase at.
For those who need the edge in sharpness, extra 3/4 stop, bokeh rendering, microcontrast, etc. there are the 1.4 versions available at 2-3 times the price. Generally that\'s what you\'re getting when you buy the 1.4 over the 1.8, along with better build quality - not so much outright sharpness, which to the casual photographer is generally most important, since it still does everything else pretty well.
I wouldn\'t say the 1.8 G Is better than the Sigma 50 ART though. If the 1.8 suits your needs, that is ideal, since it\'s a lot cheaper. Nothing wrong with that.
We\'re lucky Nikon makes a fairly complete lineup of outstanding, cheap, 1.8 primes IMO. Adds some great optionality to the lineup.
Aug 25, 2014 at 12:17 PM
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