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samples of AF-S 85mm f/1.8G online in comparison to AF-S f/1.4G and AF-D f/1.8 - Guest - 02-22-2012

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Looks like a very nice lens. And from what I can see, you pretty much get f/1.4G optics limited to f/1.8 aperture.



Christian


samples of AF-S 85mm f/1.8G online in comparison to AF-S f/1.4G and AF-D f/1.8 - mst - 02-22-2012

Yep. I like it <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Smile' />



Did the MTF analysis yesterday (looks good) and will spend large parts of the day shooting with it. Maybe not quite as smooth bokeh as the f/1.4G, but certainly performing on a very high level.



I may be able to upload samples to SmugMug tonight.



-- Markus


samples of AF-S 85mm f/1.8G online in comparison to AF-S f/1.4G and AF-D f/1.8 - Guest - 02-22-2012

Wow, you already have it as well? Great to hear its high on your priority list :-) The 1.4G is over my budget and after my personal experiences I just can't convince myself to get the 1.4 Sigma, despite Photozones positive tests.



Looking forward to your experiences, Markus!



Christian


samples of AF-S 85mm f/1.8G online in comparison to AF-S f/1.4G and AF-D f/1.8 - mst - 02-22-2012

Yes, it's a lens that was high on my personal wish list even before it was announced <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Smile' />



-- Markus


samples of AF-S 85mm f/1.8G online in comparison to AF-S f/1.4G and AF-D f/1.8 - IanCD - 02-22-2012

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Wow, you already have it as well? Great to hear its high on your priority list :-) Looking forward to your experiences, Markus!

Christian

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I'll be glad to see that one, too..! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Smile' />

I didn't think it was released yet <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='B)' />

Ian


samples of AF-S 85mm f/1.8G online in comparison to AF-S f/1.4G and AF-D f/1.8 - IanCD - 02-22-2012

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samples of AF-S 85mm f/1.8G online in comparison to AF-S f/1.4G and AF-D f/1.8 - anyscreenamewilldo - 02-22-2012

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samples of AF-S 85mm f/1.8G online in comparison to AF-S f/1.4G and AF-D f/1.8 - frank - 02-22-2012

Is it worth to upgare 85 1.8d to 1.8g?


samples of AF-S 85mm f/1.8G online in comparison to AF-S f/1.4G and AF-D f/1.8 - mst - 02-22-2012

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I'll be glad to see that one, too..! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Smile' />

I didn't think it was released yet <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='B)' />

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It's available in several stores since last Friday (at least in Germany). That's slightly ahead of the initially announced schedule, which mentioned March.



-- Markus


samples of AF-S 85mm f/1.8G online in comparison to AF-S f/1.4G and AF-D f/1.8 - mst - 02-22-2012

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Is it worth to upgare 85 1.8d to 1.8g?

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Well, it does seem to be improved in some aspects (MTF), but worse in others (like CA). For those not owning a 85mm lens, I'd certainly recommend the AF-S over the AF-D. Upgrading is a different story, though. I can't really give answer this with yes or no.



The weather has been very cooperative today, I'll upload a full sample gallery later tonight.



-- Markus