02-25-2011, 08:42 AM
[quote name='Frank' timestamp='1298613113' post='6344']
Thank you all again.
From the MTFs provided by Nikon, the AF-S 60 2.8 macro has a very impressive MTF at f/2.8. Nikon did not provide a MTF for the 50 1.8D at f/2.8. But from the test on this website (on APS-C cameras) I saw that at the lens center the resolution of the 50 1.8D beats that of the AF-S 60 2.8 macro; but the off cetter resolution of 60 2.8 is better.
Frank
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I would suggest to check photo samples here, or go to flickr/pixel-peeper/etc and compare photos(just be carefull for motion/out of focus blur). IMHO resolution differences won't be noticeable. Charts numbers lets you imagine how lens performs, but in reallity other factors influence photo's quality (especially for borders, which wide open mostly remain out of focus), and resolution is sufficient for both lenses. In Nikon 50 f1.4 costs even less than mentioned macro, so you could consider this one instead of 50 f1.8. I think decision is between speed and macro, and not between few lines difference on charts.
BTW, you can always rent a lens and try it.
A.
Thank you all again.
From the MTFs provided by Nikon, the AF-S 60 2.8 macro has a very impressive MTF at f/2.8. Nikon did not provide a MTF for the 50 1.8D at f/2.8. But from the test on this website (on APS-C cameras) I saw that at the lens center the resolution of the 50 1.8D beats that of the AF-S 60 2.8 macro; but the off cetter resolution of 60 2.8 is better.
Frank
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I would suggest to check photo samples here, or go to flickr/pixel-peeper/etc and compare photos(just be carefull for motion/out of focus blur). IMHO resolution differences won't be noticeable. Charts numbers lets you imagine how lens performs, but in reallity other factors influence photo's quality (especially for borders, which wide open mostly remain out of focus), and resolution is sufficient for both lenses. In Nikon 50 f1.4 costs even less than mentioned macro, so you could consider this one instead of 50 f1.8. I think decision is between speed and macro, and not between few lines difference on charts.
BTW, you can always rent a lens and try it.
A.