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

8 years 2 weeks 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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8 years 2 weeks ago #480093 by effron
Go read the reviews, its one of Nikon's best....

Why so serious?
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8 years 2 weeks 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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8 years 1 week 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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8 years 1 week 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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8 years 1 week 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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8 years 1 week ago #480508 by Glen Martin
I bet this would be a 'top 3' lenses to have if you shoot portraits.  


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8 years 1 week ago - 8 years 1 week 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:

Marc-Andre'-Hamelin-for-Clavier by John Landolfi , on Flickr


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8 years 1 week 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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8 years 1 week 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 11 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.

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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