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Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D (FX) - mst - 05-16-2011
Nice one:
http://www.opticallimits.com/nikon_ff/622-nikkorafd8518ff
-- Markus
Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D (FX) - Yakim - 05-17-2011
Looks like the Canon and Nikon are similar here with both 85/1.8 offer exellent IQ and thus great value for money.
Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D (FX) - Brightcolours - 05-17-2011
[quote name='Yakim' timestamp='1305611134' post='8391']
Looks like the Canon and Nikon are similar here with both 85/1.8 offer exellent IQ and thus great value for money.
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Two noticable differences: the Canon has smooth background bokeh and it has fast USM AF action, making it suited for indoors sports photography with AF tracking.
The Nikon is the more handsome lens, though.
Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D (FX) - mst - 05-17-2011
Yes, it's interesting that both lenses perform very similar, even though they are based on different optical formulas. The CAnon is a bit more complex than the Nikkor.
-- Markus
Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D (FX) - youpii - 05-17-2011
Yes, bot the Canon & Nikon are very nice lenses.
The Sony community has been asking for one for a long time because the 85/1.4 is too heavy/expensive for many.
Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D (FX) - Brightcolours - 05-17-2011
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1305613223' post='8394']
Yes, it's interesting that both lenses perform very similar, even though they are based on different optical formulas. The CAnon is a bit more complex than the Nikkor.
-- Markus
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I wonder how this 6 element 6 groups design compares to the old pre-Ai Nikkor-H 85mm f1.8 with 6 element 4 groups design that I have.
Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D (FX) - Bare - 05-17-2011
[quote name='youpii' timestamp='1305613611' post='8395']
Yes, bot the Canon & Nikon are very nice lenses.
The Sony community has been asking for one for a long time because the 85/1.4 is too heavy/expensive for many.
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And Sony answered with 85 F2.8. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D (FX) - Yakim - 05-17-2011
[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1305613093' post='8393']
Two noticable differences: the Canon has smooth background bokeh and it has fast USM AF action, making it suited for indoors sports photography with AF tracking.
The Nikon is the more handsome lens, though.
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Right. That's why I said similar.
Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D (FX) - Guest - 05-17-2011
[quote name='Bare' timestamp='1305619848' post='8400']
And Sony answered with 85 F2.8. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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And half the cost of both cannikon, and is sharper than both wide open
Next PZ lens test report: Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D (FX) - popo - 05-17-2011
[quote name='oneguy' timestamp='1305620995' post='8403']
And half the cost of both cannikon, and is sharper than both wide open
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At least compare like with like e.g. f/2.8 vs f/2.8. If f/2.8 is all you need then great. Otherwise there's still a hole. But to say more is probably going too off topic.