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The Nikon version of Rokinon's 85mm f1.4 manual lens with the chip is at the lowest price that I've seen, $269
http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-85MAF-N-Aspherical-Nikon-Automatic/dp/B003V06YA6
The non-chip version is $20 cheaper.
Many say that this is a super sharp fast lens and it seems like a deal at this price. Other than AF, any good comparisons with Nikon's 85mm 1.8g, which is almost 2x a much?
I have the Rokinon and have used the Nikon version extensively. The Rok is a super sharp lens and in very controlled situations is very close to the Nikon version. That said, these lenses are made to be shot at f/1.4. The Rok is so hard (for me) to focus manually and get perfect....I end up with lots of slightly out of focus images. I started photography with manual focus so I know how to focus...it is just hard with this lens and current cameras (and maybe my older eyes). Anyway...I get 3 times as many keepers with the Nikon version and for that reason I would recommend it even with the much higher cost.
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