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Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.4D - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
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Sample Shots
Ok, finally here're some sample shots taken with the Nikon D200 (converted RAWs via RawShooter Essentials 2006).
Please note that these are test shots and not meant as a work of art.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
85.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/1.4 @ 1/8000s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
85.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/1.4 @ 1/8000s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
85.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/160s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
85.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/1.4 @ 1/8000s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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Verdict
Finding a verdict for the Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.4D isn't easy. From f/2.8
and up the performance of the lens is superb and neither distortions, CAs
nor vignetting are something to worry about. However, at f/1.4 and, to
a lesser degree, at f/2 the lens shows a couple of flaws - the border
resolution is "only" good, the level of contrast is reduced and the results
show a pronounced degree of purple fringing at harsh contrast transitions
and longitudinal chromatic aberrations.
That all said the AF 85mm f/1.4D is certainly capable to render beautiful
large-aperture results with a shallow depth-of-field and an exceptionally
smooth bokeh.
The mechanical quality of the lens is fantastic and it is a joy to use
this lens. Whether the package as a whole is worth the steep price tag
is a personal thing.
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