Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4 D or AF 50mm f/1.8 D?

[j_singal]

Just realised I do not have the normal lens. Price wise f/1.4 is more expensive (double the price) than f/1.8. Which one you suggest?

Thank you for your comments.

[cichlid]

I think you should have a look at this thread

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...8+vs+50mm+f1.4

[Omega23]

I did a comparison myself sometime ago as i only believe seeing with mine own eyes.. The F1.4 is better in term of sharpness across the F-stops but the F1.8 is sharper from F8 onwards. F1.4 IQ has more contrast color and a smoother bokeh.. but not as creamy as Sigma If you are in a tight budget the 50mm F1.8 is a very good buy.

[j_singal]

Thanks for Cichlid and Omega23 for the replies. Sorry I missed that thread (http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...8+vs+50mm+f1.4).

I am thinking to get the 50mm f/1.4D.

[wildstallion]

This has been asked to death. Do a search. http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...ight=50mm+test

[bruggink]

Both are excellent lenses made by Nikon. Dun need to think so hard. Get either one and you are still on the right track.

The golden question is how much are you willing to pay for a 50mm prime. If $$$ is not an issue, by all means get the one with bigger hole, f/1.4 so that you are shoot better in low light conditions. If the thought of paying 4-5 hundred bucks for a 50mm prime pinches your heart, go for the f/1.8 one.

Anyway are you using a DX or FX system? If you are DX user, 50mm lens will become 75mm, which is not a normal lens already. U have to get the 30mm or 35mm prime in order to operate like a normal lens.

[rain5533]

Originally Posted by bruggink Both are excellent lenses made by Nikon. Dun need to think so hard. Get either one and you are still on the right track. The golden question is how much are you willing to pay for a 50mm prime. If $$$ is not an issue, by all means get the one with bigger hole, f/1.4 so that you are shoot better in low light conditions. If the thought of paying 4-5 hundred bucks for a 50mm prime pinches your heart, go for the f/1.8 one. Anyway are you using a DX or FX system? If you are DX user, 50mm lens will become 75mm, which is not a normal lens already. U have to get the 30mm or 35mm prime in order to operate like a normal lens.

but it 50mm prime is good for telephoto when u use in DX body, to compare FX needed for 85mm 1.4/1.8 most expansive.

[j_singal]

Originally Posted by wildstallion This has been asked to death. Do a search. http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...ight=50mm+test

Ok bro, sorry I admitted I didn't do my homework properly

[j_singal]

Originally Posted by bruggink Both are excellent lenses made by Nikon. Dun need to think so hard. Get either one and you are still on the right track. The golden question is how much are you willing to pay for a 50mm prime. If $$$ is not an issue, by all means get the one with bigger hole, f/1.4 so that you are shoot better in low light conditions. If the thought of paying 4-5 hundred bucks for a 50mm prime pinches your heart, go for the f/1.8 one. Anyway are you using a DX or FX system? If you are DX user, 50mm lens will become 75mm, which is not a normal lens already. U have to get the 30mm or 35mm prime in order to operate like a normal lens.

Hi Bruggink,

Thanks for your kind advise, you are very right indeed.
I had learned that the DX has the 'zoom' factor of 1.5x

[Omega23]

i would recommend you sigma 30mm f1.4 check that there is no front and rear focus with your body and you are safe

[PrimePhotog]

Go test both out.You may even prefer the 24/28mm f1.8 Sigmas.Only you can decide what your "normal" lens is.For me,35mm on film is normal,not 50.

Having tried many 50mms, (I have owned the AF 50mm f1.8,the AFand MF 50mm f1.4s and the 50mm f1.2 which I currently own)I find that I can't justify the $250-$300 difference between the 50mm f1.4 and f1.8.Both are EXCELLENT lenses.However, both have similar IQ,build and AF speed despite the F1.4 costing so much more.The difference in max aperture is not even a full stop.To be frank, I don't think it is worth spending the difference.If you really want high speed, get the beautiful AIS 35mm f1.4 and 50mm f1.2 or just get a newer camera with better noise control.Anyways, don't listen to what I or other people say.You ask yourself whether you really need f1.4.

[rain5533]

u can check from here, already compare both lens with sharpen and color.
thx.

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...=498050&page=2

[j_singal]

Hi All,
Many thanks for your comments and suggestions.
Anyway most of the camera shops in SG do not have the f/1.8 in stock right now.
MS Color sells the f/1.4 at $530.00.

[Nenjia]

1.8 ever sharper then 1.4, and cheaper

but 1.4 color richer and presentable

[Gunjack]

If you use 50mm focal length a lot, go for the F1.4 aperture. If not the F1.8 should be sufficient. I personally got the 50mm F1.4AF-D which I am using on full frame and never looked back.

[rain5533]

but for my experience when i used internal flash with 50mm 1.4D for the CA will be abit high.
my pass 50mm 1.8 is more better CA than 1.4D.

[Nenjia]

oh, for me, i am using AIS 50/1.8 MF and AIS 50/1.2 MF on my DSLR and SLR supper. MF is still the king, sharp and reliable ( hehe, no electronics)

[rain5533]

it my sample for CA.

[rain5533]

it's my pass 50mm 1.8D
but only not that sharpen.