TedG's Nikon 85mm f1.8G Thread

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TedG954

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My new 85/1.8G arrived yesterday and I took it out for a spin today. It wasn't very sunny. Actually, it was very overcast, but this lens brings out all the color that's available. I didn't buy it for portraits, since I get very little opportunity to take portraits. For my purposes, it will be a low-end telephoto. I like getting in close and this lens will be great.


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Michael J.

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On the second posting I see the photos, great capture.

May I ask you a favor. Would you like, if you don't mind, take some photos with your Nikon D3300 as well with the 85mm mounted on it?
 
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rocketman122

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great lens and on my "want to upgrade to" list but the damn AF speed is horrible. even the last two sales when it was $400 and I cant bring myself to buy it because of this. very sharp lens. from reviews sharper than the 1.4g. I think like with the 50 1.8 vs 1.4g they shot themselves in the foot buy making the cheaper options better.
 
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TedG954

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I don't require super fast AF. As a landscape type of short telephoto, I can wait all day for the color and clarity this lens provides.
 

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rocketman122

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absolutely. the lens is stellar. I want it bad. but I know ill regret the purchase because of frustration. I need speed when shooting on the dance floor.
 
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