I think that Megan is new to digital photography, not photography, according to what she says.<br>
Megan, I found my self here because I was in the same quandary as to whether to get the Nikon 1.4 or 1.8.<br>
Everyone has conflicting opinions;<br>
the 1.4 has: better build quality, better resolution, and of course better low-light functionality.<br>
Likewise, the 1.8 has: cheaper, but serviceable, build quality, also surprisingly ALSO has the better resolution of the two, and has normally serviceable low light functionality.<br>
I have bid on the 1.8 to the tune of $40 U.S. thus far (plus 8 postage), but if it nears the $90-100 average, I may end up going ahead and shooting the wad of $225 for the 1.4 just because I so often like to take casual shots just messing around the house with its subdued lighting.<br>
I'm strictly amateur, so I don't like the complexity of flash arrangements, so I figure the wider the aperture would probably be better for my use.<br>
f1.4 or f1.8 as a first fast lens?
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<p>Hi everyone;<br>
I think that Megan is new to digital photography, not photography, according to what she says.<br>
Megan, I found my self here because I was in the same quandary as to whether to get the Nikon 1.4 or 1.8.<br>
Everyone has conflicting opinions;<br>
the 1.4 has: better build quality, better resolution, and of course better low-light functionality.<br>
Likewise, the 1.8 has: cheaper, but serviceable, build quality, also surprisingly ALSO has the better resolution of the two, and has normally serviceable low light functionality.<br>
I have bid on the 1.8 to the tune of $40 U.S. thus far (plus 8 postage), but if it nears the $90-100 average, I may end up going ahead and shooting the wad of $225 for the 1.4 just because I so often like to take casual shots just messing around the house with its subdued lighting.<br>
I'm strictly amateur, so I don't like the complexity of flash arrangements, so I figure the wider the aperture would probably be better for my use.<br>
Please let us know what you decide!<br>
P.S. I like your Twinings tea!</p>