Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens

This updated classic mid-range telephoto lens gives very sharp images and a fast f/1.4 aperture ensures a bright viewfinder image and the beautiful background blur. Suitable for portraits, general purpose and low-light work.

I have a previous version of the lens (85mm non-AFS 1.4), and is one of my all time favorite. There is almost magical about it for me - I could hardly take a bad picture with it.

So when Nikon released the updated version, I was somewhat hesitant to upgrade - at least until I went to audition for a new camera lens in one big NYC stores. After using the new lens directly, I could not resist. Now, my own new and older on eBay.

To be clear, with my eyes, no big difference in picture quality, like the old lens is superb in all important. Updated version may be a little sharper in the corners on FX body, color face maybe a little more life, and seems somewhat more vulnerable to light up when you are pointed directly at bright light sources. It focuses on a few inches closer than its predecessor and weighs maybe an ounce or two more. However, it does not like people who are "bad" and other "good" - just a little different, and not all dramatic difference for most users.

For me, where the amount of interest from the new AFS focusing setup, autofocus produce almost immediate and highly accurate. Thanks to the wide f/1.4 aperture, you always get a clear picture, and both my D3 and D300, the focus of blindingly fast and dead-on accurate. It is the only real complaint with my previous lenses, and I found myself often either missing shots since autofocus is slow, or I'll spend a lot of energy is not the focus manually preparing the exact shot would I. Now, with the new 85mm f/1.4G, I get a fantastic picture quality, as well as the handling is much better and faster - and for me, which makes it more useful.

However, the old lens is no slouch, and I guess if I'm not mistaken and a tight budget, I certainly have no problem going with the old lens. Seems to have maybe $ 1,999.00 premium to get the AFS version, although it can be as narrow as a lens that is entered into the market and we see some better discount.

Of course, if you question whether to upgrade, pro-grade Nikon lenses hold their value very well, and although I have not sold mine yet, I think I'll take 80% of what I paid for it when the new few years ago, and that makes the transaction easier to handle.

Highly recommended!

Title Post: Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens
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