Do i buy the Nikon 85mm 1.4

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Ok i have been debating this for a little while. I have a D300 with 50mm 1.4 and 18-200 VR. You can see the type of stuff I do in the people and portraits forum or on my website. Will the 85 1.4 benifit me anyway or do i stick with the 50? Or maybe there is another lens that could bring something new to the table?

Thanks in advance:)
 
Go for it ! I have a D200 with basically the same two lenses as you plus a Nikon 105mm macro (which can be used as a 105mm prime lens). The 50mm can be a bit too wide for some things and the 105mm too long. I was thinking of getting the 85mm for portraits although I am still trying to decide on the best lens for that!
 
I believe that's known as the CreameMachine" and I am sure you can put it to great use; especially with portraits and people shots like the ones you have in your profile.
 
You could consider the Voightlander 58mm f/1.4 Nokton - thats very nice.
 
puddleduck said:
You could consider the Voightlander 58mm f/1.4 Nokton - thats very nice.
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Now that's some seriously exotic glass .. but isn't that manual focus?
 
Wail said:
Now that's some seriously exotic glass .. but isn't that manual focus?
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True but for portraits and stuff you don't need AF.

Have a look at Paul Lindqvist's stuff over on Nikon Cafe with MF Zeiss - he blows the other people shooters away IMHO (including the 85mm f/1.4 shooters)
 
puddleduck said:
True but for portraits and stuff you don't need AF.

Have a look at Paul Lindqvist's stuff over on Nikon Cafe with MF Zeiss - he blows the other people shooters away IMHO (including the 85mm f/1.4 shooters)
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These lenses are sinfully good. They sure add a whole new meanning to bokeh and their colour renditions are fantanstic; but not at all cheap.
 
I've got it and it's easily my favourite portrait lens... luverly!
 
No question it's a great lens. In fact it's the lens that has moved me into buying more primes.

As for the MF Zeiss. Yes it's a fantastic lens, but shooting wide open without AF at 85mm is going to be a mission. TBH MF doesn't suit my shooting style personally, but others prefer it.

Pete
 
The Nikon 85mm f/1.4 is a lovely lens. A bit clunky by modern standards, and it doesn't have the huge WOW! factor of the Canon 85mm f/1.2 L, but it delivers beautiful images.
 
Has anyone used both the 85mm 1.4 and the 1.8 ? Other than the 1.8 being slightly slower is there any real difference? I too am looking at one of them as my next lens but the 1.4 is not cheap (also as its a AF rather than AFS it will not work on the rest of the families cameras!)
 
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