Most cost effective f/1.4 lens for D300

Hi,

This is a first time post for me here, so big apologies if this question has been answered (several times) before.

I am particularly interested in acquiring an f/1.4 prime lens, but at the moment cannot even contemplate buying a nikkor lens. So, I was wondering if anyone had any tips for either any old lenses that might work well with some kind of hacking / adaptor. Or, any other brands that make affordable 1.4 primes.

The wider the angle the better really, but I'm very open to an 85mm also!

Thanks ever so much - I really appreciate your time and advice,

Tom

p.s. if anyone wants to sell me their old one I'd certainly consider it!

I have a 50mm 1.4 for sale...see classified section.

Have you considered either the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 or the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8. Not quite the speed of a f/1.4 but both very sharp lenses and neither one are very expensive. I use both lenses on my D90 and both are superb in low light, hand held.

Hi Joe,

Thanks for letting me know. Unfortunately I am based in the UK. Thank you though and good luck with the sale!

Tom

Hi Joseph,

I have a 50mm 1.8 and am really pleased with it, I was really hoping for something a bit faster and a bit wider really. Thanks though for the advice!

Tom

No problem Tom....

You should uodate your profile info so we can see where your from etc. Good luck in your search.

A very good point Joe, I'll certainly do that. Thanks again!

Tom, if you really want a 1.4 prime, but would not mind using manual focus, the Samyang 85mm F1.4 is your best bet. Samyang.pl Samyang 85 mm f/1,4 Aspherical IF
I have a lot of friends who have tried this and they were really amazed by its performance.

Thanks for the advice Ranie - that looks really interesting, I'll take a look!