Re: Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 D - good choice for focus speed and decent quality?
First, the 35/2D is the best lens in the world I think I had 4 or 5 lenses already before acquiring it and it\'s made me so happy.
Second, I find the 50mm discussion to just be a pond of molasses. Every time it comes up I read it through and end up with zero motivation to change. I currently have the 50/1.4G and it is OK. Some say that edge to edge sharpness is better than the D, which I would not want to sacrifice, and it\'s quick enough to keep up with a toddler so I\'ve kept it. Image quality is not in the same neighborhood as my 35D but it\'s alright.
But the D-series lens uses the camera’s motor to focus .1 seconds faster than the G-series lens (that utilize a built-in Silent Wave Motor), and I guess that is something? 7 elements instead of 8, hmmm, maybe it\'s image quality is in the same neighborhood as my 35D. Oh, I\'m tempted.
I\'ve seen them listed used in the low $200s and have come close to buying but just can not make it out of the molasses pond. Am I really going to get my money\'s worth? I do love fast (like I said, I have a toddler) but more than anything, at the end of the day it\'s the image quality and my gut says it\'s probably there like the other D series lenses that I own. If you do make the purchase, please do some side by side comparisons. I need some incentive to finally capitulate.
Re: Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 D - good choice for focus speed and decent quality?
First, the 35/2D is the best lens in the world I think I had 4 or 5 lenses already before acquiring it and it\'s made me so happy.
Second, I find the 50mm discussion to just be a pond of molasses. Every time it comes up I read it through and end up with zero motivation to change. I currently have the 50/1.4G and it is OK. Some say that edge to edge sharpness is better than the D, which I would not want to sacrifice, and it\'s quick enough to keep up with a toddler so I\'ve kept it. Image quality is in the same neighborhood as my 35D but it\'s alright.
But the D-series lens uses the camera’s motor to focus .1 seconds faster than the G-series lens (that utilize a built-in Silent Wave Motor), and I guess that is something? 7 elements instead of 8, hmmm, maybe it\'s image quality is in the same neighborhood as my 35D. Oh, I\'m tempted.
I\'ve seen them listed used in the low $200s and have come close to buying but just can not make it out of the molasses pond. Am I really going to get my money\'s worth? I do love fast (like I said, I have a toddler) but more than anything, at the end of the day it\'s the image quality and my gut says it\'s probably there like the other D series lenses that I own. If you do make the purchase, please do some side by side comparisons. I need some incentive to finally capitulate.
Dec 05, 2016 at 12:57 PM
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