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Poll: Nikon 85 1.4 or 105VR on D700

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by Jonathan, Aug 9, 2009.

Nikon 85 1.4 or 105VR on D700(if you had to choose)

  1. Nikon 85mm 1.4

    41 vote(s)
    75.9%

  2. Nikon 105VR

    13 vote(s)
    24.1%
  1. Jonathan

    Jonathan

    676
    Jun 11, 2005
    Southern Maine
    Ok, I may get some chuckles, but please give your input. I'm curious as to how many actually prefer the "cream machine" over the 105VR if you had to choose between the two.

    The reason I'm asking is that I recently sold my 85 1.4 inorder to get my much beloved 70-200 back. I have the 105VR and love it, but....it being the 1st time in years I've been without the 1.4, I'm missing it badly.

    Thoughts??
     
    Jonathan, Aug 9, 2009
    #1
  2. davidzvi

    davidzvi Subscribing Member

    3,448
    Apr 30, 2005
    Massachusetts
    David
    If I had to choose strickly on the lens it would be the 85. (also I'm still DX)

    I had both and sold the 105 a few years ago. I did just buy another copy of the 105 but only because I wanted something with AF-S and VR for wedding ceremonies, the 85 can be loud.
     
    davidzvi, Aug 9, 2009
    #2
  3. ripalip

    ripalip Guest

    Well you can't get photos like this with the 105.

    [edited by Mods Team]
     
    ripalip, Aug 9, 2009
    #3
  4. Thorsten

    Thorsten Moderator Moderator

    4,458
    Jan 19, 2009
    San Jose, California
    Hands down the 85. The 105 VR is certainly an excellent optic, but you can get the same or sometimes even better results with any number of macro lenses. The 85/1.4 on the other hand is unique. Short of the 200/2 perhaps no other lens can give this look.
     
    Thorsten, Aug 9, 2009
    #4
  5. Randy

    Randy Subscribing Member

    40,386
    May 11, 2006
     
    Randy, Aug 9, 2009
    #5
  6. gnagel

    gnagel Subscribing Member

    23,812
    Oct 17, 2007
    Orland Park, Illinois
    I tend to use the 105 VR quite often as it is the only macro lens in my bag.
     
    gnagel, Aug 9, 2009
    #6
  7. Jonathan

    Jonathan

    676
    Jun 11, 2005
    Southern Maine
    Thanks for the replies. So far at 14 to 5, the 85 has a big edge as I thought it would.
     
    Jonathan, Aug 9, 2009
    #7
  8. Average Joe

    Average Joe

    300
    May 19, 2009
    here
    i have no experience with 105vr , but i'd take 85 1.4 any given day
     
    Average Joe, Aug 9, 2009
    #8
  9. d10redwolf

    d10redwolf

    160
    Apr 13, 2009
    China
    I just got my 85 recently!!! so....... yeah don't listen to me. I am biased
     
    d10redwolf, Aug 9, 2009
    #9
  10. Little Brit

    Little Brit

    642
    Jan 18, 2008
    Victoria, BC
    I love my 85. Wouldn't trade it for anything. (unless of course the new lens cost loads more lol)
     
    Little Brit, Aug 9, 2009
    #11
  11. RainyDays

    RainyDays

    273
    Aug 19, 2008
    Annapolis, MD
    Add me to the 85/1.4 column!
     
    RainyDays, Aug 9, 2009
    #12
  12. The chemist

    The chemist

    2,322
    Jul 22, 2005
    nashville
    I have both and would choose the 105. Vr, better focal length and closer focus distance but the 85 is nice too.
     
    The chemist, Aug 9, 2009
    #13
  13. hotrod4x5

    hotrod4x5 Subscribing Member

    6,427
    Feb 11, 2006
    Riverside, CA
    I agree with Ed's analysis. Two different lenses, designed with two different shots in mind.
     
    hotrod4x5, Aug 9, 2009
    #14
  14. The chemist

    The chemist

    2,322
    Jul 22, 2005
    nashville
    Both portrait lenses for me
     
    The chemist, Aug 9, 2009
    #15
  15. Jonathan

    Jonathan

    676
    Jun 11, 2005
    Southern Maine
    Well, 35 to 12 in favor of the 85 1.4.
     
    Jonathan, Aug 10, 2009
    #16
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