F/1.4 performs like a dream in low light and creates a wonderful blur. I also like the minimum focus distance at about a foot so I can get a tight shot even at 50mm. Focus is fast and quiet and it's a must have for any photographers.
50mm is a must have for me. Sometimes I just want to carry it because it's smaller and doesn't make me stick out like a sore thumb with larger lens.
Below is a summary of how I use all of my lens today and I hope it will help you find what you are looking for if you have similar needs as mine:
* AF-S 50mm f/1.4: Great for infants and walk-around lens on the street. I use this lens most of the time for infant pictures because 1) I don't want to use flash when infants have their eyes open even if I have a softbox/umbrella. 2) lightweight 3) low light performance at f/1.4. I also uses this when I'm out of the house because it's not in-you-face when you pull it out of you bag so people won't notice you. This lens also makes me move around a bit to be more creative vs. just zoom in and out. 50mm lens makes me think more about the shots.
* AF-S 60mm f/2.8 micro: Great macro lens: I use this for very close up shots. I can get as close to less than an inch away even though the minimum focal length isn't listed as being 1 inch away. You will want good lighting since flash will be useless when you are this close to the subject. I take photos of baby lips, eyes, face, hands and feet, & other objects such as jewelry * watches. Basically any fairly stationary subjects that I want to highlight the details and intentional imperfections/wrinkles, etc. I sometimes wonder if I should use this all the time instead of my 50mm but I find the 50mm better at non-macro shots because it focus faster and lets in 4 times more light.
* AF-S 85mm f/1.8 : I use this most of the time for adult portraits and it has very good low light performance as well. I choose this over the f/1.4 version because the other reviews I've read on the web did not justify the extra $1000 spend for marginal performance improvement and unless I am getting paid to take pictures all the time, I don't see the need to pay the extra cost for the f/1.4. This lens also makes me move around a bit to be more creative vs. just zoom in and out.
* AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8: I use this when I just don't know what kind of pictures I could be taking and need to have zoom & I don't have to move around as much. While I don't take landscape pictures (24mm) often, I will use this for a large group outing, birthday parties when I may need to get a wide shot of a lot of people in a room and be able to have a little bit of zoom capability and not have to walk up so close to the people's face. This allows me to get some candid shots when needed. It's fairly heavy at 2 lbs and huge when you put on the hood so I almost never use this lens when I'm on the street because it attracts a lot of unwanted attention. I wouldn't want this hanging on my neck or shoulders for a long period of time.
* AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 vr2 : This is one of my favorite lens only because I can use it for portraits as well (with some lighting support) and I can get really good candid shots since I can be much farther away 10-20ft from my subjects and able to get a nice picture. I do have to crop at times to get rid of the cluttered background but with the D600 camera, I have enough megapixel details to crop my pictures when needed. This is obviously a monster lens so I avoid taking it for street photos even though I've had some nice pictures and experiences on the street but it's so big... I've had people stopping me asking me if I'm a paparazzi and which celebrity I am stalking..... haha. It's almost over 3 lbs so I definitely wouldn't want this hanging on my neck or shoulders for a long period of time.
* AF-S 70-200mm f/4: this is also a great lens and a fantastic alternative to the 2.8 version. At over $1000 less, this is a bargin and great lens if you're taking photos at good lighting conditions (outdoor, have flash or good indoor lighting). Otherwise it may be problematic for you at F/4.
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| lens type | Standard | Telephoto | Standard | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Standard |
| compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) |
| lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Zoom | Prime | Prime |
| focus type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic | automatic | Ring-type ultrasonic | Screw drive from camera |
| minimum focal length | 50 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
| max focal length | 50 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
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Your DSLR’s Best Friend
A must-have for standard portraits and everyday use, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G is a lens that will absolutely surprise you. The 50mm focal length (75mm equivalent on DX format cameras) with a fast f/1.4 aperture allows you to capture stunning images with a shallow depth-of-field, letting your subjects stand out from their backgrounds. The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G may soon become your new favorite lens.
Brilliance In Any Light Get Astonishing Low Light Results
This lightweight standard lens is a great travel companion because you never know when a beautiful, sunny day will turn cloudy and rainy. With its fast f/1.4 aperture, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G will capture even low-light situations with stunning brilliance.
Beautiful Background Blur Achieve More Natural Depth Of Field
Whether you're shooting portraits, food or nature—indoors or outdoors—the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G renders a beautiful, natural background blur (Bokeh) at its wider aperture settings. And its 50mm focal length is perfect for creating natural perspective in your photographs.
Capture Every Detail Shoot Tack-Sharp Portraits Every Time
Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare, while the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G's Aspherical Lens Element (AS) virtually eliminates coma and other types of aberrations, even when shooting at the widest available aperture. Pair that with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, accurate and quiet autofocus, and you can be sure all of your portraits will be tack sharp.
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Silent Wave MotorAF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts 'traveling waves' into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet. |
M/ASelect NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder. |
Aspherical LensA lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Aspherical lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations, even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses and help contribute to a lighter, more compact design by reducing the number of standard (spherical) elements necessary. Aspherical lens elements correct these distortions by continuously changing the refractive index from the center of the lens. |
Super Integrated CoatingNikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses. |
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First prime lens. Purchasing the Nikon D750 soon. Have 3100 at the moment which isn't that great of camera. Choice was between the f/1.4G and f/1.4D. G version is made in china and newer. G version has near silent focusing compared to the older G model. Hearing the D model uses screws that allow faster focus compared to the G model. However, the G model has 8 elements compared to D lens with 7 elements. I think f/1.4 G has flare issues which is a bummer if you take pictures toward the light or sun. Very fast focusing on this crappy camera I have now. I mean very fast. Now the older D model may be faster focus on certain cameras but for me, the F/1.4G is very fast with nice bokeh. I plan on purchasing the 105 macro lens next, then the 70-200 f/2.8.I included a photo of my dog, who moves every time a camera is on her face. This was taken at around 7:30 pm at dusk. Yes, I focused on her nose because she was moving her head, but just check out the bokeh! The other picture of my dog (Chuppa) was taken at dawn inside a dark family room with no flash. And Chuppa was moving. The last picture was taken at dusk from my snowy rooftop (which I do not recommend!). You look closely and can see some flare. I will say that the F/1.4G has less chromatic Aberrations then let's say the Sigma F/1.4 and it is lighter. The next picture was of my famous Art "Deep Shadows" a painting I purchased in La Jolla, California (the good old days). Keep in mind my flash on this crappy camera is limited and I was just playing around. The last picture was taken at night, no flash; the only lighting were 8 seven watt landscape lights and partial moon on a clear dark night. I had to brace my arms on wall of an adjacent patio so I could not see to focus on redwood railings. I wonder if the F/1.8 could do this at night? Doubt it.The Lens was on sale for under $340 when I purchased. Cheaper than the Sigma and about the Same as the older D model. If you are deciding between the Nikkor F/1.4 G and D model, I recommend purchasing both and trying them out in terms of focusing. I also recommend between the F/1.4G and F/1.8 be considered because the F/1.8 is less expensive and many claim it has a sharper center focus. But if you take pictures at dusk or dawn or at higher ISO, then go for the f/1.4 G or D.
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