Recent content by manwithanikon

Awesome shot, I'll have to look into the 50mm also! Can adults have a go? ;)

Thanks for responding - it seems like I should bite the bullet and get the Sony with the FE 85mm 1.8 and see how it goes. If I feel the need for more speed or I'm not happy with the bokeh I can always sell it and get the 1.4 I suppose. Then if the Nikon 85mm Z comes out and it's the best lens...

After a long time with my Nikon D700 and loads of old AF-D lenses, I'm considering switching to an A7 III. I wanted to hear people with experience using the FE 85mm 1.8 and 1.4. Leaving build quality to one side, did you notice an appreciable enough difference in image quality and bokeh to...

Great - I'll go find it and have a read through :)

thanks for all the comments and suggestions - it's given me a few more angles of research I need to study before coming to a decision. There's so much good stuff out there it will probably come down to the lenses I'll use the most - one wide angle and one 85mm. And money!

Thanks for the reply, it's that kind of insight I'm looking for! I'm not a paid photographer but care greatly about round bokeh and image quality. Main use is impromptu family, friends and random people away from setup lighting or a studio. I found I preferred the 1.4 version of the Nikon 85mm D...

Haha! That is a strong argument and I would struggle to deal with the long-term ramifications... Has anyone made such a switch and been left filled with regret and a burning hole in their pocket?

There is a strong dark side feeling right now - I think I'm battling with internal nostalgia :)

Not sure if this is the best place to post - I'm currently looking at switching to an A7 III (from a Nikon D700) and wanted to hear people with experience using the FE 85mm 1.8 and 1.4. Leaving build quality to one side, did you notice an appreciable enough difference in image quality and bokeh...

As a long term Nikon user, currently with an old D700 and various AF-D lenses, I've decided it is time for an upgrade of both cameras and lenses. I find myself seriously tempted by the Sony A7 III (or R version) as I don't see the same negatives in using mirrorless as I did when I looked a few...