Still use mine all the time. Infact last Sunday I went out armed just with my D700 and the 85mm.
There simply isnt anything else like it for the money. The next best thing is the Sigma 85mm which is over double the price.
The ONLY reason Id get rid of it, is if a Sigma came up cheap, as AF would be usefull, but not £500 extra, usefull.
There isnt a better feeling nailing a shot at f/1.4. Its down to you and your skill. You have no exuses to fall back on. If its soft, its your fault, if the focus is off, its your fault..
No front or backfocus excuses here, just pure mechanics and skill.