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LiquidTurbo · 03-23-2013, 09:51 AM

^ true, most people here are casual photogs

$1799 after tax is $2015. That's a serious amount of dough for a lens. Personally unless you make your living taking photos or you're hyper rich, that's kind of a lot for a prime lens.

A really nice review of the f1.4g vs f1.8g

Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Review

After looking at all the data, it becomes hard to justify the f1.4G (again for the regular consumer)

I've been pretty 'rough' with my f1.8G, just because it is lighter doesn't mean it isn't a durable lens. The 50mm f1.8G is also light as a feather, but doesn't mean it couldn't stand up to constant use..

My 0.02c.

Edit: another insightful review:
http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/11/23/nikon-85-18g/

03-23-2013, 09:51 AM	#1487
LiquidTurbo resident Oil Guru Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 7,716 Thanked 10,457 Times in 1,794 Posts Failed 1,065 Times in 267 Posts Member's Picture Albums	^ true, most people here are casual photogs $1799 after tax is $2015. That's a serious amount of dough for a lens. Personally unless you make your living taking photos or you're hyper rich, that's kind of a lot for a prime lens. A really nice review of the f1.4g vs f1.8g Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Review After looking at all the data, it becomes hard to justify the f1.4G (again for the regular consumer) I've been pretty 'rough' with my f1.8G, just because it is lighter doesn't mean it isn't a durable lens. The 50mm f1.8G is also light as a feather, but doesn't mean it couldn't stand up to constant use.. My 0.02c. Edit: another insightful review: http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/11/23/nikon-85-18g/ __________________ My Photography Page Know your Engine Oil Last edited by LiquidTurbo; 03-23-2013 at 10:01 AM.