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Nikon 50mm 1.8 vs 1.4 prime lens


9 years 7 months ago #402235 by Nathan D
I can't believe the price difference between these two 50mm lenses.  Can someone tell me why the 1.4 is so much more than the 1.8?  I understand that it has a wider aperture.  What else makes this lens so much more on the wallet?  From an image quality standpoint, is the 1.4 better?

Thank you
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9 years 7 months ago #402282 by effron
www.adorama.com/alc/0012817/article/50mm...shoot-out-f18-or-f14
Why so serious?
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9 years 7 months ago #402391 by Joves
Just look up the price on the f/1.2 which is a manual focus lens. Then you will feel like you are getting a good deal on the 1.4. Even the used ones in good shape cost more than either of those. In this hobby good glass costs you, and stops cost you even more on the wide end of them. It has always been that way.

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/36976-USA...rmal_50mm_f_1_2.html
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9 years 7 months ago #403643 by Wyrick Photography
Buy used and save the bucks
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9 years 6 months ago #406597 by Kitzmiller

Wyrick Photography wrote: Buy used and save the bucks



True, but just be cautious from buying from private parties.  I just got burnt!  And the seller isn't answering his phone.  :evil:
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9 years 6 months ago #406602 by Screamin Scott
 Was that thru an eBay auction ?

Kitzmiller wrote:

Wyrick Photography wrote: Buy used and save the bucks



True, but just be cautious from buying from private parties.  I just got burnt!  And the seller isn't answering his phone.  :evil:

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9 years 6 months ago #406736 by garyrhook

Kitzmiller wrote: True, but just be cautious from buying from private parties.  I just got burnt!  And the seller isn't answering his phone.  :evil:


Without details your anecdote is not at all helpful. But thanks for playing.
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9 years 6 months ago #406813 by Don Fischer
I have a theory about expensive lens. How good they really are just depends who's running the camera. If you couldn't take a really good photo with a 1.8 lens, 1.4 isn't gonna make it any better!
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9 years 5 months ago #409083 by Brandon F
I use to have both and decided about 2 months ago just to sell my 1.8 because I didn't use it any more.  LOL I only got $70 bucks for it.  The 1.4 i much larger, faster, sharper and over all better lens IMO.  Which is why it cost more.  But I'm not a pro, just a hobbyist who in 2 weeks has his first paid gig! :banana:
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9 years 5 months ago #410478 by Cathy Kadolph

Kitzmiller wrote:

Wyrick Photography wrote: Buy used and save the bucks



True, but just be cautious from buying from private parties.  I just got burnt!  And the seller isn't answering his phone.  :evil:


Are you talking about Craigslist?  
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9 years 5 months ago #410501 by effron

Cathy Kadolph wrote:

Kitzmiller wrote:

Wyrick Photography wrote: Buy used and save the bucks



True, but just be cautious from buying from private parties.  I just got burnt!  And the seller isn't answering his phone.  :evil:


Are you talking about Craigslist?  


I'm betting it was fleabay. Its odd too, its all stacked against the sellers now.....
Why so serious?
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9 years 5 months ago #412702 by Simon Says
All of them are great lenses - none are perfect and all have their own characteristics.
At 1.4/1.8 if you sway just a bit you will miss focus as your DOF is probably less than a few inches depending on how far your subject it.
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9 years 4 months ago #415478 by McBeth Photography

Joves wrote: Just look up the price on the f/1.2 which is a manual focus lens. Then you will feel like you are getting a good deal on the 1.4. Even the used ones in good shape cost more than either of those. In this hobby good glass costs you, and stops cost you even more on the wide end of them. It has always been that way.

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/36976-USA...rmal_50mm_f_1_2.html


+1

After using my new-to-me 50/1.2 Ai-s, I'm convinced that even that one is a good deal...I am officially done with thinking about 1.8 vs. 1.4, lol. I still have the 50/1.8D but I'll save that one and use it on my N75 for trips to the coast. 
It is what it is.
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9 years 4 months ago #415479 by McBeth Photography

effron wrote:
I'm betting it was fleabay. Its odd too, its all stacked against the sellers now.....


So true. I have almost quit selling on feebay, almost.
It is what it is.
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