$1,359.95
That's where moderate telephoto lenses come in handy. They're specially designed to let you fill up the frame with your subject, without getting too close. Other applications for moderate telephoto lenses include photographing distant landscapes or isolating important details in cityscapes.
A fast f/1.4 aperture makes this lens a standout for sports photography and photojournalism. With Nikon's typical attention to details, its aperture has extra blades, enabling the diaphragm shape to be a near-perfect circle. This ensures crisper images and more flattering highlights in the out-of-focus portion of the image. Close-Range-Correction (CRC) affords superb optical performance from infinity to the closest focusing range of 2.8'. Also featured is Nikon's Internal Focusing (IF) design. Its compact size and modest weight make it easy to handle. Accepts 77mm filters; HN-31 lens hood.
Wt. 19.6 oz. Dim. 3.2" x 3.3".
Expertise level: Part-Time Professional Recommends this product: Yes
Reviewed by: Chris Jantsch Pros: Fast sharp uncompromising performance solid build ships new with metal hood Cons: None
Reviews: I don't have a 50/1.4 but instead sprung for the big bucks and never looked back. Sharpest lens I ever owned. At apertures of 2.8 and smaller it has a virtually flat field so I like to use it for handheld panoramas. Obviates need for a flash in any lighting-situation save comple... Read the full review
Reviewed by: Rich B Pros: B*O*K*E*H Plain and simple. Sharp as a tack from f 4 through f 11 Cons: Size and weight Hey it's an 85mm f 1.4. Sure there's no AF-S but I've never had an issue. 77 mm filters are pricey. OK. I'll say it. The len...
Reviews: From creamy backgrounds to tack sharp eyeballs, you get it all. Super contrast and color renderings are out of this world. No way am I thinking of "upgrading" to the AF-S version. Read the full review
Reviewed by: Photo-freak since 1970 Pros: Flat field great bokeh and VERY well built. Cons: Fuzzy near the edges (not necessarily bad for portraits) some purple fringing wide open slower AF operation than with the newer AF-S series ...
Reviews: Great portrait lens - and MUCH less expensive than the newest AF-S series 85mm f/1.4 lens that Nikon is now offering. Rather "soft" at the edges however, which is just FINE for most applications of portraiture, anyway. VERY sturdily built in Nikon black "crinkle" pro finish - ... Read the full review