NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4D IF: It's back!

[daveja]

Made the mistake of selling this lens last year and I really regretted it, was finally able to pick up another one yesterday. I was so lucky to find someone locally selling a 3 year old copy for such a low price I almost felt guilty...Almost
Have not had a chance to test yet accept for a quick snap...

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[shtarka1]

Great lens & Excellent Image Dave!

 

[dx379]

<jealous> JK :smile:

 

[Stanicmi]

I sold mine last year too but if I had the cash I'd definitely hold on to it this time.

 

[daveja]

I sold mine last year too but if I had the cash I'd definitely hold on to it this time.

I hope I can this time

 

[Stanicmi]

I hope I can this time

Dave, just look at that shot you posted above. How could you sell such a great lens :biggrin: Congrats by the way

 

[daveja]

Dave, just look at that shot you posted above. How could you sell such a great lens :biggrin: Congrats by the way

Thanks, I sold it along with a mint 20-35 2.8 with the idea of getting the 24-70 to replace them then the money needed to go elsewhere But never because I didn't love it! lol

 

[RECD Designz]

Made the mistake of selling this lens last year and I really regretted it, was finally able to pick up another one yesterday. I was so lucky to find someone locally selling a 3 year old copy for such a low price I almost felt guilty...Almost
Have not had a chance to test yet accept for a quick snap...

http://www.pbase.com/daveja/image/133026134/original.jpg

That's a "quick snap"?

Veeery nice

 

[Joseph]

Great lens. I've owned (and sold) my first and second copies and sometimes I miss it. Third luck's the charm, right? :wink:

 

[toroloco]

A bit at the rim of this theme:

I´ve seen that some of these AF85/1.4 have a kinda "low key" or "flush" surface-finishing
whereas others are much more roughened.
Who can tell details?


@Dave: excellent shot, that´s what I bought my 85/1.4 for: bokeh + sharp foreground. Congrats!!

 

[FlipDiver79]

That's a "quick snap"?

Veeery nice

+1 wish i could produce a image like that out of the box...

 

[daveja]

Thanks, took a couple more when my son got off the bus, looks good so far, no focus adjustments yet...

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[wadacolors]

Aloha Dave,
My focal length was covered, but I too couldn't resist. It's my favorite lens.

 

[williamkazak]

Very nice pic of the boy. I can see why you like the lens.

 

[KDKarlson]

I have an 85f/1.8, but there are times that I wish I had the 1.4. I'll probably end up buying one, not because it fills a need, but because I just like playing around with new stuff.

 

[Someguy]

Dave,

Don't let go of it any more, for your own sake

 

[daveja]

Dave,

Don't let go of it any more, for your own sake

Thanks, I think I will this time!

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Nikon D700
1/500s f/1.8 at 85.0mm iso800

 

[avyoung]

Hi Dave, I sold mine too and I missed it! I looks like a keeper!

 

[GonzoBernelli]

Looks like you got a good'un with lost of "that stuff" which makes the lens famous! Congrats and great images

 

[sprdv1]

Great shots. Glad you were able to get another!

Saving myself for this one! Wonder how well it'd work on a D90.