WOW!

[Franklin J Ellias]

New to Nikon, not new to DSLRs or film. I just purchased a Nikon d7100 to replace my Canon 2ti. I also purchased two lenses one is the 50mm f/1.4G. After "playing" with the camera and lens for 6 days and looking at the results all I can write is WOW!

This lens is more than I expected. I know it was highly rated by various reviews, including DPR, I just was blown away by the detail and the color balance achieved by this lens. At 75mm I can see why it has become a favorite portrait lens of many Nikon photographers.

My dog Freddy hates when I get any new photo equipment as he becomes my testing model. The good news is that he is older now and just falls asleep while I experiment. :-D

I don't care how much you spend on a camera, without a quality lens like this one you are waisting your money.

 

[Steve Bingham]

Yep. And some say the much cheaper 50mm f1.8 version is just as good - if not better.

 

[Austin101]

Steve Bingham wrote:

Yep. And some say the much cheaper 50mm f1.8 version is just as good - if not better.

 

[John Motts]

I'd love to see Nikon introduce a 50mm lens built to the standards of their other 1.4 lenses, but meanwhile I really like my 50 1.4G.

Never mind the sharpness that everybody insists on judging their lenses by, it's a lovely lens with a lovely look.

 

[Franklin J Ellias]

I've had time with this lens and opportunities to shoot portrates at various parties and while I am not an expert (far from it), I am still thrilled with this lens. When I print photographs for friends the joy I see in their eyes...

You can not go wrong with this lens.