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Bought the 50mm f1.8G
Snapped and got it. Needed something between the 35mm end of wide angle and my 85mm.
So far, I am extremely impressed with it. Wide open its sharp in the centre. Never understood sharpness comparisons at the edge when at 1.8 the DOF means the borders will always be soft. Anyway, not an issue for me either way as I dont look at borders so cannot comment.
Contrast excellent throughout. CA not an issue. My sigma is worse.
Did some comparison shots with my 85mm and confirm that the nikon is sharper at 1.8 - all the same from 2.8.
Autofocus is quick and silent (as it says on the tin).
Bokeh is lovely in my opinion but have not tested it extensively in a variety of conditions to be conclusive. So far, it looks smooth.
All in all, its a brilliant lens!
Will post samples SOOC soon
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I'm happy for you. Maybe it's good that you didn't get the F/1.4G. It displays the same characteristic of the D lens I read somewhere.
I almost bought the 1.8G too but the price of the 1.8 D is irresistible that I decided to pull the plug.
Nikon D90, D80
Nikkor 16-85mm AF-S DX F/3.5-5.6G ED VR, Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) macro, Nikkor 50mm F/1.4D, Nikkor 50mm F/1.8D, Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, Sigma 105mm F/2.8 EX DG Macro ||| 2x SB800 | SB600 ||| Manfrotto 190XB
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This is what annoys me about photography. I want to get out and take some pics but life gets in the way!
this weekend for sure 
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Congrats on the acquisition Herc.
Out of curiosity what's the big diff between D & G versions?
D800, D300, D90, 24-70 f2.8, 70-200VR f2.8, 300 F4, 105 micro, 16-85VR, 50mm 1.8, Tammy 90 macro, 70-300VR, SB900, 2xSB600, MB-D10, 055XPROB 322RC2. New computers to run photoshop faster. C&C always appreciated. PhotoGallery
Pressing the shutter is the start of the process - Joe McNally ... Buying the body is the start of the process - Dread Pirate
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I have owned both. From my point of view:
Sharper, not that much noticeable better bokeh - but think it is more rounded in my views and less busy. Autofocus is quieter not sure its faster.
The lens is bigger though but somehow feels more plasticky?! Less CA
Overall its certainly better than the D version for the above reasons
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Good choice Phil. That lens is a real winner by all accounts.
D800e l D60 IR l 16-35 f4 l 24-120 f4 l 24G l 50G l 60G l 85G l 105VR l 300VR l XE-1 l 18R l 35R
flickr
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some sample real life shots (i.e. not sharpness tests of geometric shapes...although my fiance is angular...)
https://plus.google.com/photos/10033...46755802906705
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Links not working mate, looks fine on google+ though
D800, D300, D90, 24-70 f2.8, 70-200VR f2.8, 300 F4, 105 micro, 16-85VR, 50mm 1.8, Tammy 90 macro, 70-300VR, SB900, 2xSB600, MB-D10, 055XPROB 322RC2. New computers to run photoshop faster. C&C always appreciated. PhotoGallery
Pressing the shutter is the start of the process - Joe McNally ... Buying the body is the start of the process - Dread Pirate
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Last edited by herc182; 07-01-2012 at 11:13 PM.
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Now that link works. I dont know why google changed everything for the worse on their photo site!
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