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<blockquote data-quote="stmv" data-source="post: 796526" data-attributes="member: 10038">sometimes it is hard to separate out the hype from the facts for lens quality.. so for example,, take the new 50 mm G 1.8 versus the old 50 mm D 1.8. The old D is known for super sharpness, and for the price, unbelievable deal, but.. the 3100 or some cameras lacking the focus moter, cannot autofocus, hence the G set of lens. The new G lens is getting now this reputation of being so much better,, but is it? take a look at the following link:<a href="http://home.comcast.net/~mhmyers/1.4dg.html" target="_blank">Nikon Nikkor Lens Comparison 50mm f/1.4D vs. 50mm f/1.4G</a>this guy takes side by side photos, and to my eyes, the D actually holds the edge over the G, besides being cheaper and smaller. If you are a 3100 user, or any other camera that lacks the autofocus,,, then sure,,, the G is the best choice, for other cameras, I am not so sure.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="stmv, post: 796526, member: 10038"] sometimes it is hard to separate out the hype from the facts for lens quality.. so for example,, take the new 50 mm G 1.8 versus the old 50 mm D 1.8. The old D is known for super sharpness, and for the price, unbelievable deal, but.. the 3100 or some cameras lacking the focus moter, cannot autofocus, hence the G set of lens. The new G lens is getting now this reputation of being so much better,, but is it? take a look at the following link: [URL="http://home.comcast.net/~mhmyers/1.4dg.html"]Nikon Nikkor Lens Comparison 50mm f/1.4D vs. 50mm f/1.4G[/URL] this guy takes side by side photos, and to my eyes, the D actually holds the edge over the G, besides being cheaper and smaller. If you are a 3100 user, or any other camera that lacks the autofocus,,, then sure,,, the G is the best choice, for other cameras, I am not so sure. [/QUOTE]

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