hughes Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I have in my wheeling and dealings aquired 3 different 50mm Nikon lens and would appreciate input on which 1 to keep. I use a D200 mostly but have a D70 and several older {much} Nikons. The choice is 1.Nikkor 50mm 1.4 AIS MF, 2.50mm 1.8 AF made in Japan 3.50mm 1.8 AF latest version made in China. Figuring that condition and values are similar I am torn about which to keep. I use several manual focus lenses on my D200 and have no problem with using MF. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frzzy Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I would keep the 50mm f/1.8 (non-D) Made in Japan, AF helps. The "D" version gives no real advantage, plus its build quality is worse than the non-D version. AI-S one is nice, but optically it's the same with its AF equivalent. I have tried all of them, and with all of mentioned reasons, I decided to keep the AF 50mm f/1.8 (non-D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_bradtke Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I would keep the 1.4 and the made in Japan 1.8. Michael PS I have six 50mm's so I amy be the wrong one to ask.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuyeah Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Why did you purchase a 50mm f1.8 (MIC) when you already got 50mm f1.8 (MIJ) ? MIJ is actually an earlier version of AF? 1) Do you use lens MF at all? If not and not going to, keep only 50 f1.8(MIJ). 2) Can't let go of better bokeh, hair fast aperture and can suffer from a bit less sharpness? Sell all and get a 50 f1.4AFD. (if i remember correctly, 1.4 got more blades than 1.8) (1) will still be my personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john schroeder Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Keep the f1.3 made in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelschrag Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 You've got to be kidding, right? Why don't you put your digital cameras to use, do some comparison shots and then you tell us which one you kept and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuyeah Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hahahaha......Michael is soo right~ Perhaps, he have already done it, and want to keep 3, but feel real guilty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughes Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 Thanks for everyone's input I was tempted to keep the AF 1.8 made in Japan but just needed some input, I wasn't sure of the difference a D made. As for testing them I don't think so. I'm not smart enough or talented enough to tell the difference between them. I'm more interested in the one that will function better,and last longest. The other two will be for sale on the classified along with other lenses surplus to requirements. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony_bez Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 "I'm not smart enough or talented enough to tell the difference between them" Steve, You have answered your question, it does not matter which one you keep. Hang on to the one you like the best, even if it is because you prefer the look. But if you carry on dealing, I would sell the lot and buy a 50mm f1.4 AFD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcraton Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Have the 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor and 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor AI-S. They both are cool and very different from each other. Anthony is right. Keep the one you want. I have a D80 and each lens has its own "personality". My main body is a D80. Mo' lenses, Mo' fun! Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
work-page Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Over the course of years, I've had the AF (MIJ), AFn (MIC), AFD (MIC). Of these, the AFD is definately the one to keep. The MIJ looks best from a distance, but looks are deceiving. The MIC ones with the rubberized focus ring have better manual focus feel than you get from the extremely slim hard plastic ring on the MIJ. Their f22 aperture lock button is a slider, so they don't click-lock and block at unexpected moment like the MIJ. Between the AFn anf AFD, the AFD sits somewhat tighter in the lens barrel, and therefor doesn't flop that much when the AF runs into the near or far focus limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanjo_viagran Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'll keep the 1.4 AIS and the Nipon 1.8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff h. Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'm surprised nobody suggested the Zeiss 50ZF since you stated you like manual focus on your D200. After numerous 50mm lenses (but not the ZF, I had enough of that during my Contax phase!), I ended up keeping (and loving) a Nikkor 50/1.4D made in Japan. That's my choice for the 50 you should wheel and deal to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcraton Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 The Zeiss is a killer lens. I have used it, but not YET owned it or the 85mm. I don't mind shooting in manual one bit. As a matter of fact, in low lighting or a shot where DOF is needed to be manipulated, it's a must or at least a good idea, or something to consider, or maybe not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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