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Old 09-05-2011, 03:25 AM
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Default Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 ai

Just bought this lens for only $56.60 http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/50f14ai.htm

according to these comparisons it out performs the newer Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AF-D and is comparable to the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZF @ f/2 as far as spherical aberration.

See for your self: Nikon 50mm Lens Comparison scroll down to see the comparison.

oh yeah, and it came with a 50mm lens hood.
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Old 09-08-2011, 09:17 PM
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The kenrockwell site has some good deals.
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The kenrockwell site has some good deals.
He just talks about them. I didn't realize he sold them too...

Great little lens. I have several of the AI and one AF-d version. They AI is built to a completely different standard. It's a work art. The AF-D version is a cheaply made, mostly plastic chinese abomination.. I still use the AF-D version more than the AI.. No real reason, I have tons of MF lenses and love them but for some reason it seems like every time I grab my D700 it has the crummy AF-D lens on it. $56 is a decent bargain for ANYTHING of the quality of the old MF 1.4 lenses. You're gonna love that lens.
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He just talks about them. I didn't realize he sold them too...
I don't think he does--he just links to deals.
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Old 09-09-2011, 05:23 PM
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Yeah that test on ken rockwell shows the ai at the same quality of the zeiss... amazing for $56!
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