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hi all, i'm planning to buy the 50mm f1.4 nikkor lense. is it good? should i know anything before buying it second hand? thnx

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Nikon D80, Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G IF ED

See test of the 1.4 here
And the test of the 1.8 there
The 1.4 seems to be a very decent lens.

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Thomas (beware: Nikon-fanboy and moderator!) My Lens Reviews, My Pictures, My Photography Blog
D800+assorted lenses

I just purchused one with my D80. Thought it would be good for low light and Astro Photography. And was a very cheap lense.

Hi antman!
Any experience so far with this lens?

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P.S.: Could you please update your signature with the gear that you own!?

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Thomas (beware: Nikon-fanboy and moderator!) My Lens Reviews, My Pictures, My Photography Blog
D800+assorted lenses

I pick it all up on Friday. Can't wait!

thanks for the links thomas!

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Nikon D80, Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G IF ED

Oh ops, I'm getting the 1.8 got the topic name mixed up lol.

Personally, I've got my eye on the 1.8D 50mm lens.

The 1.4 is over double the price of the 1.8D and doesn't offer over double the difference in quality from what I've heard of people using it. Also, if you're planning on using it as a portrait lens, what's the point of shooting at 1.4 when peoples noses are going to be out of focus from their eyes?

Additionally, the 1.8D lens also holds it's price really well on ebay because everyone is after a cheap, high quality, low-light lens. One I was watching the other day ended up going for £75 inc. postage. The lens brand new is about £80.

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