i'm pleasantly surprised by the pricing
i'll wait till the dust settles, but i can see this ending up in my gear bag at some point
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i'm pleasantly surprised by the pricing
i'll wait till the dust settles, but i can see this ending up in my gear bag at some point
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Nam
Does this come with a pouch, hood and proper front and rear caps as standard?
If so, that's worth the premium even without considering improved performance, AFS etc.
Nikon FX + m43
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I believe so.
I would be interested to see the bokeh from the new lens as the old one isn't terribly good. The use of the 7-blade aperture should help (I think the old lens is a 6-blade aperture).
The lens is cheap enough to consider upgrading although I already have a 60mm f/2 macro although at short portrait distances it is more like a f/2.2 to f/2.5 lens. My next lens will probably be the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 as this is reasonable priced and an outstanding portait lens.
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PeterB666
Olympus Pen F with Metabones Speed Booster and Laowa 12mm f/2.8 or Voigtlander 10.5mm f/0.95 or Nikon D800 with the Laowa 12mm f/2.8. The need to keep in touch with the past is a Nikon Photomic FTn or Nikon F2A and a Nikkor 25-50mm f/4 AI
I've actually been debating whether or not to grab one of these when they are released. DigitalRev have them listed for AU$279 but they don't appear to have stock yet. One option would be to get the AF-S 50mm f/1.4 for another $290 but from what I've read f/1.4 isn't necessary for most circumstances and I've even read some articles arguing that 1.8 actually gives you better quality images. I have a D40x body so AF-S is pretty much a must for me at present.
some samples out of europe look good
http://www.flickr.com/photos/studiol...th/5792604980/
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Photozone has already done their usual testing procedure on this lens.
Photozone 50mm f/1.8 AF-S test
Test is done on D3x for now. Results look good.
Nikon D800E, D300, D70s
{Nikon}; -> 50/1.2 : 500/8 : 105/2.8VR Micro : 180/2.8 ais : 105mm f/1.8 ais : 24mm/2 ais
{Sigma}; ->10-20/4-5.6 : 50/1.4 : 12-24/4.5-5.6II : 150-600mm|S
{Tamron}; -> 17-50/2.8 : 28-75/2.8 : 70-200/2.8 : 300/2.8 SP MF : 24-70/2.8VC
{Yongnuo}; -> YN35/2N : YN50/1.8N
Looks like this lens might have started trickling into Aussie stores. I saw it on the website for <insert national camera store here> for $273 and it's apparently "in stock"
So you are saying this lens has a gender identity disorder?Originally Posted by arthurking83
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Have you got the AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens yet? It's currently in stock at AU$260+shipping.
Not yet. I'm still debating whether or not to get the AF-S or to splurge a little and get the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 instead. I've just bought a Sigma 10-20mm so I think I'll probably hold on on getting a prime for a bit. Thanks for the confirmation though
No problem! If you have decided to get anything on our website in the near future, please feel free to send me a PM along with the order #, so I can assist you in following up the order.Not yet. I'm still debating whether or not to get the AF-S or to splurge a little and get the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 instead. I've just bought a Sigma 10-20mm so I think I'll probably hold on on getting a prime for a bit. Thanks for the confirmation though
Nobody's got one yet? I'm hoping to get one this weekend. I was looking at the 1.4 but just can't justify the cost. My old screw drive AF 50mm f/1.8 just won't focus right and rather send the camera away for adjustment AGAIN, I'm thinking I might just bight the bullet and get AF-S model.
Just put some money down for one at Photographic Wholesalers (Adelaide). I think they're starting to filter into the country.
I was in the same quandary as you Dieselpower, and I figured that for my purposes, I don't need the extra 2/3 or so f stop. I've also heard that the Nikon 50mm f1.8G is actually sharper at some apertures than the 50mm f1.4G as well.
With the ISO performance of most modern DSLRs, I don't really think you'd need to jump up to 1.4G - I found that the 1.8 on my 35mm was plenty fine for low-light.
So have you got the lens yet nightbringer?
No, not yet, I'm not picking it up until my exams are over. From handling it, it looks a lot like the 35mm f1.8G, and is still relatively light, about the same weight too. It's got a bit of heft to it, but I don't mind that. I'll be looking forward to taking it out for B&W street photography once my exams are done
Fair enough. Well I've ordered one and intend to pick it up on Saturday.
Where did you get it and how much?
Digital camera warehouse, $269
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About the same as what I paid.
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