Is lens worth the price difference? (Page 2): I have both 1.8 and 1.4 the difference is not worth the added cost IMO. Buy additional refurbed lens with the savings J...

Papa j Loc: Cary NC

I have both 1.8 and 1.4 the difference is not worth the added cost IMO. Buy additional refurbed lens with the savings

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hj Loc: Florida

Obviously you're talking from the manufacturers standpoint and their cost of production. From the user's standpoint you admit there won't be much difference.

BebuLamar wrote:

Yes it is worth that much more because it does cost significantly more to make and they can sell it for that much more. No you won't see much of a difference.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Texas1833 wrote:

Is the Nikon-50mm-f-1.4G-AF-S-Nikkor-Lens-Factory-Refurbished ($355.00) worth almost $200.00 more than a Nikon 50mm f 1.8 AF S Nikkor-Lens ($164.00) Facrory Refurbished. Or I guess a better question is will I see much difference in their photos? I am an amateur, have a Nikon D7100 and shoot grandchildren and scenery. These lenses are from Cameta.
Thank you so much for your help.

Here is a review that supports the 1.8 lens choice:

https://photographylife.com/nikon-50mm-f1-8g-vs-f1-4g

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Texas1833 wrote:

Is the Nikon-50mm-f-1.4G-AF-S-Nikkor-Lens-Factory-Refurbished ($355.00) worth almost $200.00 more than a Nikon 50mm f 1.8 AF S Nikkor-Lens ($164.00) Facrory Refurbished. Or I guess a better question is will I see much difference in their photos? I am an amateur, have a Nikon D7100 and shoot grandchildren and scenery. These lenses are from Cameta.
Thank you so much for your help.

It's bigger, heavier, and more expensive, just for catching a bit more light. Why bother? See below.

https://photographylife.com/nikon-50mm-f1-8g-vs-f1-4g
https://neilvn.com/tangents/lens-review-nikon-50mm-f1-4g-vs-nikon-50mm-f1-8g/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZiwizm4TuA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4tWZE9JbZY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmWgyAqNfJE

spraguead Loc: Boston, MA

Texas1833 wrote:

Is the Nikon-50mm-f-1.4G-AF-S-Nikkor-Lens-Factory-Refurbished ($355.00) worth almost $200.00 more than a Nikon 50mm f 1.8 AF S Nikkor-Lens ($164.00) Facrory Refurbished. Or I guess a better question is will I see much difference in their photos? I am an amateur, have a Nikon D7100 and shoot grandchildren and scenery. These lenses are from Cameta.
Thank you so much for your help.

Have used both on my D7000, and own the 1.8 for uses that you describe, family portraits and candids that I prefer to shoot with available light rather than flash. Yes, the 1.4 is better, but if you put get the 1.8 and put the $200 in your pocket you'll probably be very happy.

The only time I opt for borrowing a friends 1.4 is in doing concert/stage photos. My son is a musician so I've done a lot of shooting with stage lighting, in which case the speed of the 1.4 comes in handy and helps eliminate some of the noise.

Either way, enjoy your new lens!

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Perhaps at one time in the distant past, the extra amount charged for this lens would have been worth it. However, with today's digital cameras, one can compensate for that 4/10 of an f-stop by simply increasing ISO a bit.

Admittedly, I purchased the f/1.4 because I can also use it with my film cameras.
--Bob

Texas1833 wrote:

Is the Nikon-50mm-f-1.4G-AF-S-Nikkor-Lens-Factory-Refurbished ($355.00) worth almost $200.00 more than a Nikon 50mm f 1.8 AF S Nikkor-Lens ($164.00) Facrory Refurbished. Or I guess a better question is will I see much difference in their photos? I am an amateur, have a Nikon D7100 and shoot grandchildren and scenery. These lenses are from Cameta.
Thank you so much for your help.

wetreed

East Banana wrote:

simply from a cost perspective, for $355? I'd get ... (show quote)

Way to confuse the issue.

SuperFly48 Loc: NE ILLINOIS

Always an interesting debate/dilemma. I was caught up myself recently. I have a Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 manual focus lens that I use on a D850, and a Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 manual focus as well. The color shot attached was shot hand held with the 28mm manual focus lens wide open, the only adjustment made that night, I boosted ISO to 400. The black & white shot was taken hand held with the 50mm manual focus lens. I had been debating whether to upgrade to the current Nikon 28mm f/1.4 AF. Both manual focus lenses are still made in limited quantities and both retail around $500 each; the 28mm f/1.4 retails for $1,996! It came down to....am I going to get a 4X improvement in image quality by dropping $1,996 for a lens??? For now I will use the two manual focus Nikkors, they suit my needs for now.

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camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

If you need the extra 2/3 stops provided by the 50mm f1.4 I would say the price is justified. The 50mm f1.8 is bright enough for me even in low light.
Do not expect to see a big difference in image quality.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Texas1833 wrote:

Is the Nikon-50mm-f-1.4G-AF-S-Nikkor-Lens-Factory-Refurbished ($355.00) worth almost $200.00 more than a Nikon 50mm f 1.8 AF S Nikkor-Lens ($164.00) Facrory Refurbished. Or I guess a better question is will I see much difference in their photos? I am an amateur, have a Nikon D7100 and shoot grandchildren and scenery. These lenses are from Cameta.
Thank you so much for your help.

Not worth it, answer is no.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

rmalarz wrote:

Perhaps at one time in the distant past, the extra amount charged for this lens would have been worth it. However, with today's digital cameras, one can compensate for that 4/10 of an f-stop by simply increasing ISO a bit.

Admittedly, I purchased the f/1.4 because I can also use it with my film cameras.
--Bob

I thought 1.8 to 1.4 was 2/3 of a stop.

tdozier3 Loc: Northern Illinois

I recently purchased the 1.8 AF new for $176 and love it. Very light weight and really good in low light. Nice portrait lens and great bokeh effect. Keep in mind though, on a DX format camera it is equal to a 75mm lens. Can't go wrong with this one in my opinion.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Texas1833 wrote:

Is the Nikon-50mm-f-1.4G-AF-S-Nikkor-Lens-Factory-Refurbished ($355.00) worth almost $200.00 more than a Nikon 50mm f 1.8 AF S Nikkor-Lens ($164.00) Facrory Refurbished. Or I guess a better question is will I see much difference in their photos? I am an amateur, have a Nikon D7100 and shoot grandchildren and scenery. These lenses are from Cameta.
Thank you so much for your help.

No, you won't see much difference.

Weddingguy Loc: British Columbia - Canada

Texas1833 wrote:

Is the Nikon-50mm-f-1.4G-AF-S-Nikkor-Lens-Factory-Refurbished ($355.00) worth almost $200.00 more than a Nikon 50mm f 1.8 AF S Nikkor-Lens ($164.00) Facrory Refurbished. Or I guess a better question is will I see much difference in their photos? I am an amateur, have a Nikon D7100 and shoot grandchildren and scenery. These lenses are from Cameta.
Thank you so much for your help.

Better glass is always a better investment in your photography gear. Any digital camera with interchangeable lenses has the ability to produce results many times better than the "kit" lenses and lower end lenses offered by the manufacturer. Your camera/lens combination is like a chain . . . only as good as it's weakest link. Most of us will go through a number of "up-grades" of our camera bodies over the years because camera manufacturers' system of marketing is to offer improvements and new features on a regular basis.
There is little, if any, need for up-grading top-end lenses.
The most expensive equipment we can buy is the equipment that we will have to sell later!

BebuLamar

You may or may not trust DxO but their tests showed very little differences between the 2 lenses.