Is it worth it?? Why is this priced almost 3X more than the similar 1.8 version? I understand it’s a faster, sharper and better low light lens but is there really a noticeable difference making it worth the extra investment? I shoot with a D750. null

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NikonStaff · Accepted Answer

Yes, there are noticeable differences between this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Standard lens and the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard lens. One difference is that the AF-S 50mm f/1.4 lens has a 9-blade diaphragm while the 50mm f/1.8 lens has a 7-blade diaphragm. This difference allows the AF-S 50mm f/1.4 lens to be remarkably fast and provide an incredibly smooth background blur. Additionally, the AF-S 50mm f/1.4 lens also has one more element and an extra lens group than the AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens to provide astounding depth of field and amazing low light performance.

Answered by NikonStaff 8 years ago

tyler · Answer

The AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G was released several years before the AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens, and before Nikon had higher resolution DSLR bodies. As such, and according to the MTF chart on Nikon's website, the newer 50mm f/1.8G and 58mm f/1.4G will be slightly sharper when shot wide open at maximum apertures. At smaller apertures such as f/5.6-f/16, you probably won't be able to tell a difference.

Answered by tyler 3 years ago

Jess · Answer

yes definitely

“Is it worth it?? Why is this priced almost 3X more than the similar 1.8 version? I understand it’s a faster, sharper and better low light lens but is there really a noticeable difference making it worth the extra investment? I shoot with a D750.”

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