Comments on: Nikon 50mm AF-S vs AF-D

By: Sandinito Basuki

Sandinito Basuki — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:41:27 +0000

Hi Nasim,

I want to ask for the 50mm f/1.4D, because there is no internal focus, whether that is not possible in pairs cpl filter?

Can you give me advice between 50mm f/1, 8D and 50mm f/1.4D?

Regards,

By: Hashim

Hashim — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:51:40 +0000

Hi Nazim, i really admired the website, but i hv 1 question regarding the 1.4D…
dose it work with full frame cameras i mean with D700?!

By: aa

aa — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:44:44 +0000

i think you should always mention the price in your reviews,
either MSRP or street price will do.
for many of us, that particular factor is the real deal-breaker

By: Just some guy

Just some guy — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:13:48 +0000

AF-S DOES have an internal focusing motor.

By: dmrmom

dmrmom — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:18:34 +0000

Good day, thanx for the review! I just upgraded my D40x for the Nikon D7000. I have ordered the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G lens and want to buy a filter for it. I have no idea what to buy, but I do know that I don’t want a cheap quality filter that will downgrade the capabilities of my lens. Any suggestion on a really good filter? My main reason for a lens filter is to protect it, and I think most of my subjects with this lens is my grandsons…any suggestions? I would appreciate to hear your recommendations!

By: leslie

leslie — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:42:08 +0000

Nasim,

What shooting mode do you use when using the 1.4? Manual, Apeture priority or auto? Do you shoot w/out flash? How long did it take you to figure out which ISO/Shutter speed and F stop works best in manual mode in indoor lighting? Any rules of thumb?

thanks,

Leslie

By: NJ

NJ — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:47:09 +0000

Hello
I came across your website and liked your articles…

I am using a D90 and currently have the 50mm f1.8 AF-S (Not G). I love the bokeh and soft focus it produces. I am thinking about upgrading to the f1.4 but unsure whether I will see a marked improvement in the photos between the f1.8 & f1.4. Also if I do which f1.4 lens to go for?
Just not sure if i need the f1.4 or what?!

Also great Sunset panorama, would you mind explaining the settings and filters you used? I can’t seem to capture the orange and reds in the same mannor when taking sunset pictures.

many thanks,

By: Jon Hollström

Jon Hollström — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:38:00 +0000

Thank you for this article, it answered all my questions about upgrading. Will now place an order!

By: Sharlene

Sharlene — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:33:13 +0000

Hi Nasim. Great article and it was interesting to read all the comments following. I have a Nikon D7000 (upgraded from D90 and can’t believe how much better the D7000 is!) and I recently purchased my first prime lens – the Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm 50 f/1.4 D F1.4 D, however, although some photos are great, I’m also producing a lot of blurry ones too. I’ve noticed on other forums that I’m not the only one. I’ve check the speed to make sure it’s not too slow – one example of a blurry portrait was taken in the shade at f1.4 speed 1/320 ISO 100 and the whole image is blurry – ever so slightly but enough to be out of focus in it’s entirety. Any tips on what I may be doing wrong? Thank you so much.

By: Milu

Milu — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:34:32 +0000

Hi Nasim!

Thank you for this great article!