Nikon 85mm 1.4G or 105mm 1.4E
Sep 13, 2016 08:24:41 #
Sep 13, 2016 08:34:42 #
I enjoy my 105 and it macro ability , depends on what you want to shoot, I suggest test trying both before you buy.
Sep 13, 2016 09:00:58 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
The Nikon 85mm 1.4E is an excellent lens. I read about the new 105mm 1.4E. As far as I know it is on pre-order from B&H. $2200. And it is not advertised as a macro lens, 1:1 magnification, but rather a true portrait lens. I am curious to see how good this lens really is, since it is the only 105mm 1.4 available today.
Sep 13, 2016 09:07:23 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
mas24 wrote:
The Nikon 85mm 1.4E is an excellent lens. I read about the new 105mm 1.4E. As far as I know it is on pre-order from B&H. $2200. And it is not advertised as a macro lens, 1:1 magnification, but rather a true portrait lens. I am curious to see how good this lens really is, since it is the only 105mm 1.4 available today.
Correction 85mm 1.4G not E.
Sep 13, 2016 11:30:52 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Does the new 105mm meet the standard?
There are already some reviews on youtube. It seems like it is very sharp, sharper then the 85 mm lens, but autofocus is rather slow and it is big and heavy. More of a studio lens than walk around lens. Then is the price that is about twice the price of the 85 mm lens. So this lens seems not to be an obvious choice unless you really need it for specific work, like in studio.
Sep 13, 2016 12:30:49 #
JPL wrote:
There are already some reviews on youtube. It seems like it is very sharp, sharper then the 85 mm lens, but autofocus is rather slow and it is big and heavy. More of a studio lens than walk around lens. Then is the price that is about twice the price of the 85 mm lens. So this lens seems not to be an obvious choice unless you really need it for specific work, like in studio.
The 85mm 1.4 is still $1596.95.
Sep 14, 2016 08:12:12 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Does the new 105mm meet the standard?
"the standard"? I bet it rotates counterclockwise to attach and will fit Nikon DSLRs.
Sep 14, 2016 08:17:30 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Kmgw9v wrote:
Does the new 105mm meet the standard?
What standard are you referring to, there are 100's of standards a lens is put up against, please be more specific, considering you can currently only order this lens don't you think your question is a little premature.
Sep 14, 2016 08:43:23 #
billnikon wrote:
What standard are you referring to, there are 100's of standards a lens is put up against, please be more specific, considering you can currently only order this lens don't you think your question is a little premature.
I used the word "standard" loosely. No specific "standard"--just asking of those who have used the 105 1.4 believe it compares in quality to the 85mm 1.4. While the question might be a little premature, the 105mm 1.4 is being received and used by enough that I anticipated responses.
No controversy intended.
Sep 14, 2016 10:06:45 #
If portraits is your concern the chances are excellent that both lenses will do a great job to "standards."
If I was looking for a portrait lens I would invest in the 85mm f1.8 D.
If I was looking for a portrait lens I would invest in the 85mm f1.8 D.
Sep 15, 2016 15:24:39 #
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