Ginu
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If money is no object go with the 1.4 its no brainer, however as a few pointed out the 1.4 is not as sharp.
In my scenario(cost), I would pick the 1.8 which is a huge improvement over the two lenses which you currently have in terms of AF and get a mid price range flash which will complement your equipment in many ways.
Both lenses will give you beautiful bokeh and very nice DOF so don't worry about that aspect.
What will you be shooting and in what conditions? Just to give you an idea, last night I was shooting with my 1.8AF in dim candlelight in a restaurant and it was working flawlessly. Also did some tests in complete darkness taking pictures of my fish tank with only the fish tank light on and it worked really nice. I can post some pictures later so you can have a look as I am at work currently.
In my case, I got very lucky since two days after buying a 1.8AFD ($165 including tax) for my D90, I found a mint used Made in Japan 1.8AF with a UV filter and hood for $90 so I ended up returning the 1.8AFD the next day and so far I'm very pleased with the purchase.
In my scenario(cost), I would pick the 1.8 which is a huge improvement over the two lenses which you currently have in terms of AF and get a mid price range flash which will complement your equipment in many ways.
Both lenses will give you beautiful bokeh and very nice DOF so don't worry about that aspect.
What will you be shooting and in what conditions? Just to give you an idea, last night I was shooting with my 1.8AF in dim candlelight in a restaurant and it was working flawlessly. Also did some tests in complete darkness taking pictures of my fish tank with only the fish tank light on and it worked really nice. I can post some pictures later so you can have a look as I am at work currently.
In my case, I got very lucky since two days after buying a 1.8AFD ($165 including tax) for my D90, I found a mint used Made in Japan 1.8AF with a UV filter and hood for $90 so I ended up returning the 1.8AFD the next day and so far I'm very pleased with the purchase.