50mm 1.8 D is already cheap, I wonder how low it'll go now.
Nikkor 50mm 1.8 AF-S
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Posted 2 years ago #
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^^^ They still sell the 1.4D so I wouldn't think that the new 1.8G would be the end of the 1.8D. My guess is that this new 50 when it comes out should be right around $200-$250. With what they showed it did have advantages over the D version. It gets the AF-S for people with cheaper bodies, focus scale in the little window thing, and adds an aspherical lens element to the glass. Seems to me that they would keep this lens in the price range with the 35mm 1.8.
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Testing123 said:
Rounded blades, though.7-Rounded can be favorably compared to 9-Straight (which is what the 85 1.4D had).
I'm very anxious to see the bokeh as compared to the 50 f/1.4. In theory 9 rounded blades are overkill (and likely a marketing move) if 7 are properly implemented. It will be interesting to see the shape of the bokeh. That said shape isn't all there is to creating good bokeh. The 35 1.8 is a perfect example of this. Very round shape to the bokeh due to its 7-rounded (never a hexagon) but horrible ring-effect at times.
Bokeh isn't great but not too terrible on the 35mm 1.8.
Take a look at my copy.
At 1.8
At 2.8
I can definitely see the blades, but it's okay I guess.
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I found somewhere Nikon's glass is made in Midori which is south of the quake and out of most harm. It's the rolling black-outs that is killing production in all of Japan right now.
The number of blades is not a theory and the amount does make a difference. Rounded blades help but don't overcome creating more of a circle. All lenses that are notorious for great bokeh have 9 or more. Almost all Leica's have 10-12 blades (all straight) for their "Best" bokeh lenses.
My 35mm does the same as the photos above and renders more of a cat's eye highlights wide open. I suspect the 50mm 1.8G would do the same but slightly exaggerated since it is magnifying more than the 35mm. My 50mm 1.4 is a perfect circle at 1.4 with 9 (rounded). My 85mm 1.8D is 9 (rounded) blades and has perfect circles as well.
Either way, it will be a welcomed new edition.
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Im a bit late to this party, but i think this might be the next lens i buy.
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studio460 said:
According to [my Nikon dealer], Nikon sources its glass from Hoya Japan.Just to clarify/correct my previous statement: I don't know if my Nikon dealer knows that for a fact, or if it's just "dealer lore." The NR blog reported that, "It is also unclear how big Nikon’s dependency on third party suppliers is, for example: the raw glass producer Ohara, Inc. [Japan] claims to have Nikon as a 'major customer.'" Tao mentioned something about hearing that Nikon's glass supplier is out of Midori.
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The post I read on the Midori got their info from Thom - I tend to trust him. Nikon makes their own glass for lenses but I do not know about filters, view finders, or their digi cams. They do have a large range of optical products outside of photography as well.
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So does this provide any info about a AFS 85 1.8? Thats to killer lens i'm looking for, especially for action use.
It's been rumored on and off, perhaps a new 50 1.8 suggests a renewed focus on cheap primes for Nikon (stop laughing, i can dream!)
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That would be a nice combo to release side by side, a new 50mm f1.8G and a 85mm F1.8G. I'd be game for one or both.
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ohh i would buy both of those! I would love something like the Canon 85mm 1.2L lens and cheap! I can dream right hahaha.
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Ok guys, it's out. Coming on June 16 for $220- it sounds like their hand was forced by someone "accidentally" posting the lens on the site, but 220 is not a bad price- especially given than the lens looks to be a substantial improvement over the last version.
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SOLD!! I have 220 already in my "camera related savings"!
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i wonder if this bokeh will be same/better than the 1.4G?
I'm considering this seriously. . .only as a lighter, travel-only option. . .
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I don't think I'd be getting this. The 35mm is good enough for what I do, and I don't need more reach.
It is a very nice price, I agree, and FX users probably really wanted a FX version of the 35mm, which they now have.
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German Nikon website states in the press release that it will be 229,- Euro (app. 335 USD)! Hope this is just a mistake...
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Even at $219, there isn't much incentive for me to upgrade from the AF-D, which was $100 less. The new lens is also going to be a 58mm filter thread. I already have 3 different sizes and don't need a 4th. I also have 3 lenses that use 52mm, including the AF-D, so swapping filters I use is a breeze. I'm also skeptical about the increase in distortion, which is what happened with the 1.4 AF-S. The 1.8 AF-D has no distortion at all, as a 50mm lens shouldn't, so if this one is based on the 1.4 AF-S, it may have some.
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Don't forget that the new lens has an aspherical element now- which increases the manufacturing cost significantly. Also there's a built-in focus motor now, so a price increase is expected. Still, though, we don't yet know how much better this lens is as opposed to the old one.
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Meh, I still preordered one. i will see if it's an improvement over the AF-D version. If not, I will just return it with no significant loss of money.
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I don't think I need it. As NSX said...I can do what I need with the 35 f1.8 I think this would sit in the bag a collect dust. Nice of Nikon to release more lenses I can afford though :)
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This was a great rumour that was leaked early and came true. Wow for $220 it will be very tempting not to pick one up I think. I hope the older 50mm 1.8 D will continue to survive and not be discontinued because its a real beauty one of my alltime favs. Anyone else on her going to pick up this new lens when they ship in June 2011?
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shivaswrath said:
i wonder if this bokeh will be same/better than the 1.4G?Probably less but the same or better than the previous version. It has a 7 blade design vs. 9 on the 1.4 so I would guess it would be slightly less rounded and a little more "jittery/cat's eye" than the 1.4. It also has a simpler lens design than the 1.4. Looking at the design, it looks almost the same as before. It does have an Aspherical element that the 1.4 does not have so that may make a good improvement over the old version.
Either way it will be a great lens at a great price.
The 58mm filter size is the same as the 1.4 which is a new size (in recent times) for them. It makes me wonder if this will be the new standard size for any new primes. Nikon does a good job in keeping filters the same. 52mm for primes, 62mm for macros & 85mm 1.8, 67mm for ED upper end consumer and VR glass. 77mm for 1.4 primes and pro level glass.
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