Nikkor 85 1.8G vs Sigma 85 1.4

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Kitfreeman

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I have a little problem about my next prime. Now,i've got 35 f1.8 g with my D90, and i really need 85mm for my street and snap shots. But it was really hard choice for me. 85mm f/1.8 G or sigma 85 1.4 (secondhand)

Please help me :)
 
Marcel

Marcel

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I'd take the Nikon any day. But I did get the Rokinon 85 1,4. Manual focus, but sharp as a tack and nice bokeh.
 
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gqtuazon

Gear Head
Value wise I would get the Nikon 85mm f1.8G.

I have the Sigma 85mm f1.4G and I love the creaminess of the bokeh. Just a personal preference. If I didn't have an 85mm yet, I would get the Nikon for practical reasons. However, after owning the Sigma, my copy is just something that I would keep. It has a unique character that I like about it.

My Ministry of Finance taken with the Sigma 85mm f1.4 HSM and D7000

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gqtuazon

Gear Head
Eye-level said:
The only thing I don't like about the G lenses is the lack of an aperture ring. Does the Sigma have the ring?
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No aperture ring either Jeff. You can get the Rokinon or Samyang lenses which has the aperture rings for your film body. They have a variety of fast lenses now for Nikon F mount such as the 24mm f1.4, 35mm f1.4 and 85mm f1.4 from amazon.com.
 
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