04-03-2011, 09:20 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-03-2011, 05:08 PM by Brightcolours.)
From what I have seen, this 85mm f1.8 would be my choice of AF Nikkors with 85mm. Alternatively I would check out the much more expensive Sigma 85mm f1.4.
Review on D700:
http://www.olegnovikov.com/technical/nik...f18d.shtml
On full frame and APS-C:
http://slrlensreview.com/web/nikon-slr-l...eview.html
Take the AF moaning of this review with a grain of salt: this lens focusses faster than the AF-S 50mm f1.4 and AF-S 85mm f1.4. Sure, the Canon EF 85mm f1.8 USM is faster, and actually very usable as sports lens. But come on, it is a portrait lens (and you intend to use it as a portrait lens). A good one. And a good looking one! It certainly looks the business.
Review on D700 again:
http://www.nikonjin.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=272
I am quite confident you will enjoy this good looking, affordable and well performing portrait lens. And yes, it is one of Nikon's best deals, just like its Canon counterpart is from Canon.
Review on D700:
http://www.olegnovikov.com/technical/nik...f18d.shtml
On full frame and APS-C:
http://slrlensreview.com/web/nikon-slr-l...eview.html
Take the AF moaning of this review with a grain of salt: this lens focusses faster than the AF-S 50mm f1.4 and AF-S 85mm f1.4. Sure, the Canon EF 85mm f1.8 USM is faster, and actually very usable as sports lens. But come on, it is a portrait lens (and you intend to use it as a portrait lens). A good one. And a good looking one! It certainly looks the business.
Review on D700 again:
http://www.nikonjin.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=272
I am quite confident you will enjoy this good looking, affordable and well performing portrait lens. And yes, it is one of Nikon's best deals, just like its Canon counterpart is from Canon.