50mm 1.8 vs 50mm 1.4 - DPChallenge Forums

10/22/2007 10:09:48 PM · #1

Im looking at getting one of the above but there is a HUGE price difference

1.8 = $239
1.4 = $1100

Is the 1.4 really worth that much more?

I know that its a fair bit wider and narrower dof, but still....

Any thoughts?

10/22/2007 10:14:30 PM · #2

Your prices seems way off.

At B&H Photo, the Nikon 50mm 1.8 is $114.95.
The 50mm 1.4 is $284.95.

If you expected to pay your quoted prices, buy them both.

Add about $50 for international shipping (5 to 7 days) to Austrailia.

TonyT

Message edited by author 2007-10-22 22:18:47.

10/22/2007 10:16:31 PM · #3

:) your living in America, I am not, but still the ratio between them is quite a bit different...

fotomann_forever

10/22/2007 10:17:05 PM · #4

Was about to say, that's expensive!

10/22/2007 10:23:20 PM · #5

Exchange rate is $1.12 AUS to $1.00 US.

So, the f1.8 will cost you $170.75. (f1.8 Imported $104.95 + $47.50 shipping times 1.12)

The f1.4 will cost you $372.00. (f1.4 imported $284.95 + $47.50 times 1.12)

TonyT

10/22/2007 10:25:00 PM · #6

I have the f1.4 and I like it a lot. People say it's soft. I really only ever use it in low light, but I love it for that.

TonyT

10/22/2007 10:27:58 PM · #7

wow thats not a bad option... Anyone had trouble from B&H with shipping etc

neophyte

Nikon D810

10/22/2007 10:28:24 PM · #8

I have the F1.4 and it's my favorite lens. Well built and feels much more solid than than the 1.8 counterpart.

10/22/2007 10:32:25 PM · #9

I agree with neophtye. The review at PhotoZone says it's soft on the edges at f/1.4. What's better, a little soft on the edges, or tons of noise from really high ISO. Or, get noise ninja and take pictures in the dark.

I like the 1.4.

Edit for link.

Message edited by author 2007-10-22 22:33:30.

option

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

10/22/2007 10:40:02 PM · #10

you must be looking at the 85 1.4 instead of the 50... theres no way the 50 1.4 costs 1100 dollars, thats just absurd!

10/22/2007 10:45:27 PM · #11

Hey Steven:
check out vistek.ca and have a look. Not sure if they ship to your neck of the woods but if they do the 50mm 1.4D is 369.95 and the 50mm 1.8D is 159.95 making them slightly cheaper then in the US but with the conversion it might be worth it. I have the 1.8 and like it alot, but that was a monitary choice because when I bought mine the 1.4 was around 795.00 and hard to justify to myself. Hope this helps.

Sorry I don't know how to post links but I'm sure you can type it in.

All the best

MAX!

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

10/22/2007 10:46:07 PM · #12

Originally posted by option:

you must be looking at the 85 1.4 instead of the 50... theres no way the 50 1.4 costs 1100 dollars, thats just absurd!

you see thats what I thought, but after calling 3 stores $1100 was the cheapest I could find :(

Looking in to this B&H thing :)

edit to say $1100 not $100

Message edited by author 2007-10-22 22:49:34.

JeffDay

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

10/22/2007 10:48:11 PM · #13

$1100 for a 1.4? Sounds more like the 50mm 1.2L

I have the 50mm 1.4 and love it. Well built and a bit heavier than the 1.8.

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10/22/2007 10:49:05 PM · #14

Originally posted by Quigley:

thanks Max, I forgot you had the 1.8.. alas they dont ship to Aus

10/22/2007 10:52:17 PM · #15

That sucks, but there is nothing stopping me from shipping to Aus :-}

Edit to add :-}

Message edited by author 2007-10-22 22:52:59.

10/22/2007 11:01:03 PM · #16

perhaps Im looking at the wrong lens but I dont think so

B&H
//www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=97413&is=USA

They have it marked at $284 or $320 in my money.

even the Canadian site ads up to $436

am I getting this right?

ahh sorry

tonyI see you've already added postage.. Thanks for that :)

Message edited by author 2007-10-22 23:02:21.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

10/22/2007 11:06:20 PM · #17

I've got to say that all makes me quite excited :) I really do want the 1.4 but did not want to pay that much for it(very hard to justify :)

its like I just got a $650 discount :)

JeffDay

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

10/22/2007 11:08:23 PM · #18

Where did you see the 1.4 for $1100?

10/22/2007 11:10:14 PM · #19

Much cheaper in the US. I'd get it there. We (Canada) still have to adjust our prices to reflect our strong $ and sadly our bussiness are reluctent to do so, so even I would get it from B&H.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

10/22/2007 11:12:38 PM · #20

its not on their website but at
www.teds.com.au
&
www.camerahouse.com.au

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

10/22/2007 11:16:32 PM · #21

If you are willing to wait until they have it in stock you could get the import version for $35 US less. They are the same except you don't get a US 5 year warrentee which is no good to you anyway.

Import version

Just click on the Notify me when in stock and give them your e-mail. As soonas they notify you be ready to order right away. It has worked for me well.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

10/22/2007 11:19:06 PM · #22

Ok so now I know I can get the

1.8 NOW for $229 (no risk easy to take back etc at my local)

or

1.4 for $362 (wait for a week and from an international seller, not something I take lightly)

what would you do?

good idea

jbsmithana but I must admit I hate to wait when Ive decided on something

Message edited by author 2007-10-22 23:20:23.

sir_bazz

Pentax K-5

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

10/22/2007 11:21:02 PM · #23

Originally posted by JeffDay:

$1100 for a 1.4? Sounds more like the 50mm 1.2L

I don't think Nikon make a 50mm f1.2L :P

bazz.

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

10/22/2007 11:23:54 PM · #24

Originally posted by Shadowi6:

I hear you. In that case go with the 1.8 and buy local. Build quality seems cheezy but it takes great shots and seems to hold up just fine. Unless you plan on doing quite a bit of work with it I think it will serve you well.

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