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The focus speed and bokeh are the biggest things I'm noticing over the AF-S. And the size of course
Has the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AF-S started to ship yet?
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The focus speed and bokeh are the biggest things I'm noticing over the AF-S. And the size of course
The new one is the 'AF-S G', whereas the old one is the 'D AF'. On Jessops it's the £274~ one.
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Can I get one before the price rise?
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Some thoughts in the month or so since I've had mine:
I use 50mm a lot - that and the 24-70 are pretty much the lenses I could shoot any wedding with these days and that's often the case. The older 50/1.4 is a decent lens, but not great until f2, the AF isn't super-accurate and prone to CA. It's also pretty noisy.
The new lens is a keeper for me and for the following reasons: Sharp from f1.4, less CA, silent AF, small and unobstrusive, excellent value. Smoother bokeh is also a real result.
As ever, best demonstrated with samples. I tend to buy my main kit off-season so I can be sure it'll work when called upon in anger. Hence the Xmas theme
All shots today with the new Nikkor 50mm f1.4 AF-S - indoor with D3 and outdoor with D700
The shot of me was taken by Mrs C, and we won't mention the 8 preceding shots where the house was in focus :grin:
I use 50mm a lot - that and the 24-70 are pretty much the lenses I could shoot any wedding with these days and that's often the case. The older 50/1.4 is a decent lens, but not great until f2, the AF isn't super-accurate and prone to CA. It's also pretty noisy.
The new lens is a keeper for me and for the following reasons: Sharp from f1.4, less CA, silent AF, small and unobstrusive, excellent value. Smoother bokeh is also a real result.
As ever, best demonstrated with samples. I tend to buy my main kit off-season so I can be sure it'll work when called upon in anger. Hence the Xmas theme
All shots today with the new Nikkor 50mm f1.4 AF-S - indoor with D3 and outdoor with D700
The shot of me was taken by Mrs C, and we won't mention the 8 preceding shots where the house was in focus :grin:
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A couple of grabbed portraits:
Both D3
And my next-door neighbours close escape earlier this week. He almost lost the house:
The arrival
Bill retains a sense of humour amongst the mayhem
Jess looked the most concerned
A second unit arrives:
A good job done and the house is saved. No serious damage thankfully.
All D700 (at ISO6400) and new 50/1.4 AF-S at ISO6400
Both D3
And my next-door neighbours close escape earlier this week. He almost lost the house:
The arrival
Bill retains a sense of humour amongst the mayhem
Jess looked the most concerned
A second unit arrives:
A good job done and the house is saved. No serious damage thankfully.
All D700 (at ISO6400) and new 50/1.4 AF-S at ISO6400
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Cripes ! The sharpness and sheer realism of those portraits is most eerie :shake:, in a good way of course . I love this part too ...
ISO 6,400 - no longer the stuff of science fiction.
Personally though, I'm not fully won over by the bokeh :|. It seems almost too well defined/distracting, especially where there are lights or strong reflections present.
Still, great looking images - especially when you consider the very reasonable price of the lens. Thanks for posting them.
! The sharpness and sheer realism of those portraits is most eerie :shake:, in a good way of course . I love this part too ...ISO 6,400 - no longer the stuff of science fiction
.Personally though, I'm not fully won over by the bokeh :|. It seems almost too well defined/distracting, especially where there are lights or strong reflections present.
Still, great looking images - especially when you consider the very reasonable price of the lens
. Thanks for posting them.