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02/20/2010 05:09:05 PM · #26 |
| Not sure about the 50mm F/2.8; however, I really love my 50 mm F/1.4, you can't beat it for sharpness. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. |
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02/20/2010 05:39:31 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by grahamgator:
Not sure about the 50mm F/2.8; however... |
You mean 1.8, right?
Message edited by author 2010-02-20 17:39:46. |
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02/20/2010 07:16:41 PM · #28 |
I don't often shoot with my li'l prime micro lens, but I am glad when I do:
PS  George, check out  IreneM - she has shot tons of ribbon winners with the 60mm f2.8.
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02/20/2010 07:57:47 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
PS George, check out IreneM - she has shot tons of ribbon winners with the 60mm f2.8. |
$350 on eBay ...not bad. Bjørn Rørslett doesn't like it that much, though; here's his review:
"The latest version of the 'normal' Micro-Nikkors got an increase in focal length, and reaches 1:1 on its own. At the near limit there is scarcely any free distance left in front of the lens, so this isn't the appropriate item for doing close-ups of shy animals. It manages to go to life-size by shortening its already very short focal length. I don't like this lens and shy away from using it. For those utilising it, however, sharp images are obtained at apertures from f/5.6 to f/11. Beyond that range image quality deteriorates. Be aware that it has re-introduced a feature of the first Micro-Nikkors by being less sharp at distance."
He likes the new AF-S G lens more, which is $540 new. Sharp from 2.8, sharp at a distance. However, "free working distance" is 5 cm (2 inches) on the new one as well, and the front element is no longer recessed.
Message edited by author 2010-02-20 20:03:08. |
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02/20/2010 08:26:18 PM · #30 |
| Right George - my mistake; should be F/1.8 |
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