Why is the f1.4 G so much more expensive than the "D"

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Why is the f1.4 G so much more expensive than the "D" ???

The reason for the question is I want to buy a new
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50 mm f/1.4 G Lens & Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro but I am being told that I should go for the cheaper D model......... but too many times I have bought cheaper models of this or that and a week later gone out and bought the more expensive one that I really should have bought the first time around (and now have two of them).
Anyway I won’t be back home in KL until the 8th June so I have time to think some more but I am leaning towards getting the f1.4 G unless someone can convince me not to.
Thanks
 
The G has a built in AF motor and will autofocus on bodies without a focusing screw, plus it gives you instant focus override without having to move a switch on the camera. It has 8 elements (7 on the 1.4D), 9 rounded aperture blades (7 straight on the 1.4D) - up to you whether these make a difference.
 
jpw said:
The G has a built in AF motor and will autofocus on bodies without a focusing screw, plus it gives you instant focus override without having to move a switch on the camera. It has 8 elements (7 on the 1.4D), 9 rounded aperture blades (7 straight on the 1.4D) - up to you whether these make a difference.
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Sold............maybe, lets see what the rest of the experts have to say but the AF will do it for me:):)
 
I can't see in your profile what camera you have as im on my phone, but the d version will still autofocus if your body has the in built motor. The d is built very much like it's f/1.8 brother and is slightly smaller than the g. You also loose the aperture ring with the g should you ever want to use it on an old film camera.
 
TCR4x4 said:
I can't see in your profile what camera you have as im on my phone, but the d version will still autofocus if your body has the in built motor. The d is built very much like it's f/1.8 brother and is slightly smaller than the g. You also loose the aperture ring with the g should you ever want to use it on an old film camera.
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ndwgolf said:
Sold............maybe, lets see what the rest of the experts have to say but the AF will do it for me:):)
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Why? The general consensus is that the incusion of the af motor makes no difference, some have even complained of the AF-S version being slower to focus than the older one that relies on the camera's screw drive......
 
I'd say the most significant difference is the aperture. The bokeh will be that bit better on the G with the 9 rounded blades....
 
I have the D and it is absolutely my favourite lens. I haven't tried the G, partly for fear of spending more money and partly for fear of passing out if it turns out to be even better for me.

I can't stress enough how good the D is though.
 
I found the G pretty soft at 1.4. Havent tried the D so cant comment on that. I had the G about 2 weeks then sold it.
 
db247 said:
I have the D and it is absolutely my favourite lens. I haven't tried the G, partly for fear of spending more money and partly for fear of passing out if it turns out to be even better for me.

I can't stress enough how good the D is though.
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so saying that I guess in your mind the G will be better....correct???
I also understand that having the best lens dosent make a good photographer but it surley must help "right" ????
 
I've had the G and the D (several copies of the D in fact). For me, every copy of the D lens was head and shoulders ahead of the G version. Sharpness, lack of CA and AF speed were a real disappointment when I 'upgraded' to the G version. I soon sold it and bought another D.

The AF was hideously slow (although quiet) on the G - but the straw that broke the camel's back for me was when I shot my kids' nativity. No flash allowed so had to shoot at f1.4 and the purple fringeing was horrific (d90). I would have had nicer shots taken with a p&s.
 
Flash In The Pan said:
Why? The general consensus is that the incusion of the af motor makes no difference, some have even complained of the AF-S version being slower to focus than the older one that relies on the camera's screw drive......
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I know alot of people make that arguement, but although the 'D' is faster in good conditions, the 'G' is better in low light and doesn't hunt like the 'D'
 
I've got both the G and the D. The difference in image quality in terms of sharpness and colour is very little the main one I notice is that the G has significant barrel distortion (though easily corrected in PS if needs be). Its also feels just that bit more better put together, silent motor makes it seem faster to focus though I havent really put both lenses through their paces side by side.
 
I had the D and upgraded to the G - build and feel is much better but in terms of IQ I wouldn't say there was much in it.
 
I guess the simple answer to your original question "Why is the f1.4 G so much more expensive than the "D" ???" is that it's the new version. Nikon often bring out new products and run them side by side with the older version as a cheeky way to put prices up...

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