Nikon AF-D 50mm f/1.4

[goooner]

Since I'm fairly new to darkside I was wondering if this lens is worth getting. I can get a reasonably good deal on a used lens and was wondering if it might be worth it. I will be using it for astro photography, and some indoor people snaps.

I can get it cheaper than the newer 1.8 lenses, but I'm not sure if the newer lenses might be better.

Price will be around $200 with an 18 month guarantee, and 21 day with a no hassle return policy.

 

[fmw]

It will be fine. Understand that it doesn't have a focusing motor so you get AF only if your camera has an internal focusing motor.

 

[jcdeboever]

Since I'm fairly new to darkside I was wondering if this lens is worth getting. I can get a reasonably good deal on a used lens and was wondering if it might be worth it. I will be using it for astro photography, and some indoor people snaps.

I can get it cheaper than the newer 1.8 lenses, but I'm not sure if the newer lenses might be better.

Price will be around $200 with an 18 month guarantee, and 21 day with a no hassle return policy.

Not sure on the astro but it is super sharp glass with good color rendering. I have one and use it on occasion. The price is right.

 

[astroNikon]

I've found it too tight for astro work, and that's on a FullFrame sensor.
you'll be even tighter with your d7200.
I've found 24 or even 18mm on FF is much better. 18mm or less on DX.

 

[ruifo]

Since I'm fairly new to darkside I was wondering if this lens is worth getting. I can get a reasonably good deal on a used lens and was wondering if it might be worth it. I will be using it for astro photography, and some indoor people snaps.

I can get it cheaper than the newer 1.8 lenses, but I'm not sure if the newer lenses might be better.

Price will be around $200 with an 18 month guarantee, and 21 day with a no hassle return policy.

The best options for astrophotography are the manual focus Samyang/Rokinon/Bower primes:

• 14mm f/2.8
• 24mm f/1.4
• 35mm f/1.4
• 50mm f/1.4
• 85mm f/1.4

 

[goooner]

Thank you for all the replies. I have not done any astro photography before, so this will probably be used indoors for people and baby shots. It sounds like a good deal. Will pull the trigger tomorrow if it is still available.

 

[jcdeboever]

Thank you for all the replies. I have not done any astro photography before, so this will probably be used indoors for people and baby shots. It sounds like a good deal. Will pull the trigger tomorrow if it is still available.

I have both the AF-D and Pre-AIS. They are very close with the color rendering slightly different on the Pre-AIS. The older one is on my Nikon F and the other is on my N-75. I occasionally use the AF-D on my D3300 for portraits. Just dial the focus in and a green dot confirms it, fire away.

 

[goooner]

Bought it this morning. Should arrive some time next week. Will be the fastest glass I've ever owned. Can't wait!

 

[shadowlands]

Hell yes, it's worth it! Ha, it's my avatar! I love mine. It's my only AF lens, and I'll not part with it.
I owned the more recent 50mm 1.4G and didn't fall in love with it. So I went back to this old boy.
It's a work-horse, and it saved my azz during a shoot, when my former 28-70 died on me.

 

[astroNikon]

I have a 50/1.4 G and a 50/1.8 AF-D.

I have the 50 G because I like the focus over ride. It comes in handy in more artistic type shots, whereas the AF-D you have to flip the AF switch to go into manual. But it feels kinda cheap with all the cheaper feeling plastic. The AF-D's feel more sturdy and are a lot smaller.

I also had the 50/1.8 G at the same time but it was the same casing as the 1.4 G and just felt even cheaper. But the focus over ride was my primary reason for going with the G lens.

Can't go wrong with any of them.

 

[shadowlands]

I have a 50/1.4 G and a 50/1.8 AF-D.

I have the 50 G because I like the focus over ride. It comes in handy in more artistic type shots, whereas the AF-D you have to flip the AF switch to go into manual. But it feels kinda cheap with all the cheaper feeling plastic. The AF-D's feel more sturdy and are a lot smaller.

I also had the 50/1.8 G at the same time but it was the same casing as the 1.4 G and just felt even cheaper. But the focus over ride was my primary reason for going with the G lens.

Can't go wrong with any of them.

Man, you're wealthy.... so many lenses, you own, my friend...

 

[astroNikon]

I have a 50/1.4 G and a 50/1.8 AF-D.

I have the 50 G because I like the focus over ride. It comes in handy in more artistic type shots, whereas the AF-D you have to flip the AF switch to go into manual. But it feels kinda cheap with all the cheaper feeling plastic. The AF-D's feel more sturdy and are a lot smaller.

I also had the 50/1.8 G at the same time but it was the same casing as the 1.4 G and just felt even cheaper. But the focus over ride was my primary reason for going with the G lens.

Can't go wrong with any of them.

Man, you're wealthy.... so many lenses, you own, my friend...

All used .
Got the 50/1.4 G real cheap when I just bought the 50/1.8G. I've had the 50/1.8 D for years as it was the 2nd lens I bought back when I had my d7000.

FYI, I'm back up to 2 bodies. My d600 and a new d750. My d600 got broken and I needed a camera :O
luckily, or unluckily Nikon fixed the d600. I was hoping they would replace it. Gonna have to get more oil on the sensor for them to approve that next time.

 

[shadowlands]

I have a 50/1.4 G and a 50/1.8 AF-D.

I have the 50 G because I like the focus over ride. It comes in handy in more artistic type shots, whereas the AF-D you have to flip the AF switch to go into manual. But it feels kinda cheap with all the cheaper feeling plastic. The AF-D's feel more sturdy and are a lot smaller.

I also had the 50/1.8 G at the same time but it was the same casing as the 1.4 G and just felt even cheaper. But the focus over ride was my primary reason for going with the G lens.

Can't go wrong with any of them.

Man, you're wealthy.... so many lenses, you own, my friend...

All used .
Got the 50/1.4 G real cheap when I just bought the 50/1.8G. I've had the 50/1.8 D for years as it was the 2nd lens I bought back when I had my d7000.

FYI, I'm back up to 2 bodies. My d600 and a new d750. My d600 got broken and I needed a camera :O
luckily, or unluckily Nikon fixed the d600. I was hoping they would replace it. Gonna have to get more oil on the sensor for them to approve that next time.

I'm messin' with ya! I do want a second body one day... always got my eyes open for a low deal on a D600. I love my former D700, but now that I'm use to larger files with my D800, I think a D600 would be more modern, and 24MP would be outstanding, compared to 12MP. One day! All of my stuff is used as well. It's all I buy. I'm poor (meaning, I have kids, ha)

 

[astroNikon]

fyi, I forgot about this.
This was 3 x 50mm shots stitched together of the Milky Way
20150823_MilkyWay-01_stitch1

I took the approx same shot with an 18mm in one image.
20150811_NightSky-09

 

[astroNikon]

I have a 50/1.4 G and a 50/1.8 AF-D.

I have the 50 G because I like the focus over ride. It comes in handy in more artistic type shots, whereas the AF-D you have to flip the AF switch to go into manual. But it feels kinda cheap with all the cheaper feeling plastic. The AF-D's feel more sturdy and are a lot smaller.

I also had the 50/1.8 G at the same time but it was the same casing as the 1.4 G and just felt even cheaper. But the focus over ride was my primary reason for going with the G lens.

Can't go wrong with any of them.

Man, you're wealthy.... so many lenses, you own, my friend...

All used .
Got the 50/1.4 G real cheap when I just bought the 50/1.8G. I've had the 50/1.8 D for years as it was the 2nd lens I bought back when I had my d7000.

FYI, I'm back up to 2 bodies. My d600 and a new d750. My d600 got broken and I needed a camera :O
luckily, or unluckily Nikon fixed the d600. I was hoping they would replace it. Gonna have to get more oil on the sensor for them to approve that next time.

I'm messin' with ya! I do want a second body one day... always got my eyes open for a low deal on a D600. I love my former D700, but now that I'm use to larger files with my D800, I think a D600 would be more modern, and 24MP would be outstanding, compared to 12MP. One day! All of my stuff is used as well. It's all I buy. I'm poor (meaning, I have kids, ha)

I have 4 kids.
I'll sell you my d600 for $3500
okay, okay, $3300.