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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 649127" data-attributes="member: 13196">What lokatz wrote is what I meant when referencing speed. The f/1.4 lens is 2/3 stop faster than the f/1.8, but since I've never used the f/1.4, I can't say how much faster it autofocuses.Here is an interesting article that talks mainly about the f/1.4, but if you scroll down the page to #10, it compares some features of the f/1.4 with the f/1.8. Unfortunately I didn't see anything about the difference in autofocus speed. However, it shows the f/1.8 is no slouch. And the guy who runs this web site tends to be quite accurate and unbiased with his findings. <a href="https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-85mm-f1-4g" target="_blank">https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-85mm-f1-4g</a>My point was that the f/1.8 is well over $1000 less (US dollars) and should be a great alternative for you to start with. I bought mine 2-3 years ago when Nikon ran a sale. I got mine for about $100 less than its regular retail. And if you can find a new one on sale, you should REALLY consider it. Some people try to sell used Nikon 85mm f/1.8 lenses for more than I paid new on sale!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="hark, post: 649127, member: 13196"] What lokatz wrote is what I meant when referencing speed. The f/1.4 lens is 2/3 stop faster than the f/1.8, but since I've never used the f/1.4, I can't say how much faster it autofocuses. Here is an interesting article that talks mainly about the f/1.4, but if you scroll down the page to #10, it compares some features of the f/1.4 with the f/1.8. Unfortunately I didn't see anything about the difference in autofocus speed. However, it shows the f/1.8 is no slouch. And the guy who runs this web site tends to be quite accurate and unbiased with his findings. [URL]https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-85mm-f1-4g[/URL] My point was that the f/1.8 is well over $1000 less (US dollars) and should be a great alternative for you to start with. I bought mine 2-3 years ago when Nikon ran a sale. I got mine for about $100 less than its regular retail. And if you can find a new one on sale, you should REALLY consider it. Some people try to sell used Nikon 85mm f/1.8 lenses for [I][B]more[/B][/I] than I paid new on sale! [/QUOTE]

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