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Nikon 58mm f/1.4 lens vs 50mm f/1.4


7 years 11 months ago #480087 by Allen D
Can someone tell me why this 58mm f/1.4 is 3x the cost of a 50mm f/1.4? There must be something more to this story than 8mm difference costing an extra $1,000? 
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7 years 11 months ago #480093 by effron
Go read the reviews, its one of Nikon's best....
Why so serious?
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7 years 11 months ago #480100 by Gus
The 58 produces better bokeh, has improved colors and contrast, and is built better. But its more of a speciality lens, thus the specialty price. The 50 is for more all-purpose usage and Nikon sells many, many more of them, thus the lower price point.
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7 years 11 months ago #480121 by Scotty
It has the same characteristics as the 200 f/2 for shooting portraits.  At 1/3rd the price.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
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7 years 11 months ago #480443 by Allen D
Thanks gang, clear, however just not personally sold on spending that kind of $$ for this lens.  
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7 years 11 months ago #480445 by Scotty

Allen D wrote: Thanks gang, clear, however just not personally sold on spending that kind of $$ for this lens.  


Do you do portraits or candids ever?
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
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7 years 11 months ago #480508 by Glen Martin
I bet this would be a 'top 3' lenses to have if you shoot portraits.  
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7 years 11 months ago - 7 years 11 months ago #480549 by John Landolfi
I have, and use, the 58mm f/1.2 this is meant to replace. If it comes even close to the performance of that lens, it is well worth the price. Here's an example of the 58mm f/1.2:

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Marc-Andre'-Hamelin-for-Clavier by John Landolfi , on Flickr
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7 years 11 months ago #480580 by Greg Friedman
I bet that lens just performs so well in low light conditions.  :thumbsup:   That piano shot has such a sharp reflection!  
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7 years 11 months ago #480581 by John Landolfi
Yes. That lens, known as the Noct, was created exactly for shooting live theater events.
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7 years 10 months ago #483345 by Scotty

John Landolfi wrote: Yes. That lens, known as the Noct, was created exactly for shooting live theater events.


The Noct is a legendary lens.  This new one is great...I don't know how they compare but the money is worth it for both lenses if you can afford it.
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and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
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