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In Reply to: RE: DOF Illustration posted by Dave B on June 30, 2020 at 17:36:47
Go to the DxO Lens Database and see some measured data for the glass in question.
If the link goes thru correctly, you'll be on the page with both the Nikkor G 1.8 and the 1.4
You'll see that the 1.8 is pretty darn good and bests the 1.4 in a few areas......I'm massivelly impressed .
The new Z (or is is S) mount stuff for the Mirrorless is a littel MORE $$ but also is VERY good performing.
My goal is a 3-lens kit. I'm not interesting in Birding.....but WOULD like a good Macro. I tested the Nikkor 105 f2.8 on my camera (FTZ Adapter) and it was OK. Maybe I'll just be satisfied with some extension rings? For 40$? I don't see the downside for limitied close-up / macro style use.
The kit lens with the Mirrorless, a 24-70 f4 is really fine. Add to that the 70-200 f2.8 (not yet out) and a good prime, and I'm golden.
I carried around EOS 1 stuff for a decade and change and it just got TOO HEAVY. The 100-400 L lens was hardly used but weighted a TON.
Those Z-series bodies from Nikon are quite nice. Just be SURE to update to the latest Firmware, which last I looked was 3.0 and helps autofocus / tracking / eye lock.....
Too much is never enough
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link didn't work but here is Rockwell's summary of the 1.8G...
If you intend to use this new lens on one of Nikon's cheaper DSLRs that lacks its own AF motor, get this 85/1.8 G lens.
If you want instant manual-focus override, get this lens or the 85/1.4 AFS-G.
If you want a tougher, more precise-feeling 85mm f/1.8 for the same price or less, get the 85/1.8D.
If you want an 85mm with incredible ability to blur backgrounds and keep the subject ultrasharp, the extraordinary 85/1.4G is even better than this 85mm G.
I give 'Rockwell' an OK. He doesnt' wind my clock and his impressions are not backed up adequately.
My 1.8, for example, does manual focus quite well. I have my camera configured for 'back button' focus, so the shutter button is out of the equation. I can 'fine tune' the focus at will.
For lenses, I'm a fan of measured data. The only problem is one of sample variation. ONE tester, the guys at Lens Rental test 10 samples and give a range of results....and I think averages, too.
That is a VERY time consuming process so the number of lenses tested is limited.
I don't think the 'D' version of any nikon lens would work properly on my Mirrorless. I'll include one more shot....from a surfing competition down in town. A BIG one, at that, with professional LADY surfers from all over.
At the DXO site, the search engine is easy, so you may want to give it a go.
I'm also going to buy their Photolab 3 software and ditch photoshop which on the monthly installment plan is NOT in my future. My copy of CS4 is going away since it won't handle Nikon RAW files from the newer cameras.
Too much is never enough
I thought about posting a few of my pics, but, now, I think I'd be a little embarassed.
Don't be. Post Away. You'll get good support here.
Not like some of the critical photographer sites which can get a little snarky about such things....
Too much is never enough
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