50mm f/1/4G vs. f/1.4D Nikkor lenses - which is the better choice?

I can't decide which of these two lenses makes the most sense. The D is a smaller profile lens but the G will give more spherical bokeh relative to the D lens but is there anything more significant that this? The reviews I've read so far would lead me to believe the D is a little faster on the focus and possibly sharper but I can't seem to find anyone willing to say this directly, which makes me think perhaps I'm reading too much between the lines. So I'm hoping someone here has experience with both lenses.
Thanks!

I would pass on both of them and get the new 50 1.8G:

"The Nikon 50mm f/1.8G sets new standards in 50mm fixed lens performance for Nikon mount – it is sharper than all of the predecessors, including the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G at largest apertures."

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Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Review

bluenoser said:

I would pass on both of them and get the new 50 1.8G:


Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Review

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Very interesting. I read this review a few weeks back and forgot that he also compared it to the 1.4D. Thanks

Now the tough part is finding a lens. Eveyone is out of stock...go figure!

DWPhotos said:

Now the tough part is finding a lens. Eveyone is out of stock...go figure!

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It's a popular lens for a reason! Hang in there - one will turn up soon.

Success! Nelson Photo here in San Diego has one! I knew there was a reason I liked this store. On my way right now...

DWPhotos said:

Success! Nelson Photo here in San Diego has one! I knew there was a reason I liked this store. On my way right now...

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Congrats! (ask Nelson Photo for my commission...)

I have many lenses that are super sharp at f5 or above. What I dont have is sharpness at f/1.4. The g is ever so slightly sharper but at a 100 us dollar premium. You can get the d and use software to sharpen instead.

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