Nikon 50mm Options

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2MuchTurbo

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So I want to buy a 50mm to go along with my upcoming D7100 purchase. I know there are a bunch of different options and I've done my homework.

Besides the specifications and of course the $350 CAD price difference, what am I giving up by going with the 50mm 1.8G instead of the newer 1.4G?

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480sparky

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2MuchTurbo said:
So I want to buy a 50mm to go along with my upcoming D7100 purchase. I know there are a bunch of different options and I've done my homework.

Besides the specifications and of course the $350 CAD price difference, what am I giving up by going with the 50mm 1.8G instead of the newer 1.4G?

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Certainly not money.

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Mike150

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You can't go wrong with either one. Both are great lenses.
If you plan to take a lot of shots indoors or with low light I'd go with the 1.4. Otherwise I'd go with the 1.8. I have the 1.8 and don't regret the purchase a bit.
 
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Pretzel

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I've had my 1.8G for quite a while now, and don't have any problems in low light situations. I second shot a wedding with it, no flashes allowed, and had no issues... it's an amazing little lens for the price! Combine it with the D7100's low light capabilities, I think you win AND save some bucks.
 
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jrleo33

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I am not sure the D7100 has a screw drive needed to focus a AF 50mm D lens. The D series lenses have no internal focusing motor, compared to a G lens.
 
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jwstl

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jrleo33 said:
I am not sure the D7100 has a screw drive needed to focus a AF 50mm D lens. The D series lenses have no internal focusing motor, compared to a G lens.
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The D7100 has the AF motor so it does AF with D lenses.


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Geoffc

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2MuchTurbo said:
So I want to buy a 50mm to go along with my upcoming D7100 purchase. I know there are a bunch of different options and I've done my homework.

Besides the specifications and of course the $350 CAD price difference, what am I giving up by going with the 50mm 1.8G instead of the newer 1.4G?

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Do you actually want a 50mm on your D7100 as it will have a field of view more like a 75mm on an APS-C sensor. 50mm indoors is quite close on your 7100. If your really after a "Nifty fifty" standard lens for low light the 35mm 1.8G DX lens gives you the 50mm field of view on your D7100. It's also about the same price.

On my wife's D7100 you would be pushed to do family snaps with the 50mm in the house as it makes everything too close.

We have both the 35mm and 50mm 1.8G lenses as well as some DX and FX bodies so this statement is based on personnel experience.
 
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aroy

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Checked on DXO the 50mm f1.8d is the best buy
Nikkor AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G on Nikon D800 versus Nikkor AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G on Nikon D800 versus Nikkor AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D on Nikon D800 - Side by side lens comparison - DxOMark
All pertaining to D800
1. Less distortion
2. Less CA
3. Sharper

on D7100 the G version is marginally sharper but the D has 0 distortion
Nikkor AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G on Nikon D7100 versus Nikkor AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G on Nikon D7100 versus Nikkor AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D on Nikon D7100 - Side by side lens comparison - DxOMark
So if you have a motor in the body the "D" lense is much better buy, especially as it is dirt cheap new.

I have the one before the "D" and it tremendous lens.
 
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Brian

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No surprise that the "G" is sharper, it uses Aspheric optics- hard to beat for the money. I ended up getting one with the Df kit, it is very sharp.

You give ~2/3rds o n F-Stop. I'm a "speed Freak", but that is "nothing" with today's HIGH ISO performance.
 
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