Nikon does a 105mm F1.4

D1N0 · 07-27-2016, 03:19 AM

https://www.dpreview.com/news/6025394569/nikon-introduces-ultra-fast-af-s-10...-ed-prime-lens

Isn't that wow!

Adam · 07-27-2016, 03:20 AM

A nice lens indeed!

OoKU · 07-27-2016, 03:24 AM

pentax cry…

pathdoc · 07-27-2016, 03:47 AM

You can buy that, or you can upgrade your APS-C Nikon body to a D500 (assuming you haven't already).

All that being said, I could see a use for this. Two extra stops on a 100mm lens would have been just the thing for my kids' last dance recital. But oh, the cost...

Jonathan Mac · 07-27-2016, 03:51 AM

Pentax can't even manage a 35/1.4 fast normal for APS-C....

D1N0 · 07-27-2016, 05:16 AM

a few samples:

biz-engineer · 07-27-2016, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

a few samples:

DFA70-200 on a K1 does the same.

Venom3300 · 07-27-2016, 06:33 AM

On a 2k dollar portrait specialty lens I wouod have ex0ected perfectly round bokeh in shots 2 and 3 reguardless of where the hoghlight is in the frame.

Hard to justify that price at any level of performance to be honest though. For a portrait prime lens anyway.

D1N0 · 07-27-2016, 06:40 AM

It allready has a 82mm filter thread. For round bokeh balls all over the frame it would need an even bigger front element making it even heavier and more expensive.

biz-engineer · 07-27-2016, 06:52 AM

200mm f2.8 = 100mm f1.4

Venom3300 · 07-27-2016, 06:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by D1N0

It allready has a 82mm filter thread. For round bokeh balls all over the frame it would need an even bigger front element making it even heavier and more expensive.

Then I guess my reaction becomes "why bother with this lens". I'd rather it be 105/ 1.8 or 2 and have round bokeh... just me

D1N0 · 07-27-2016, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

200mm f2.8 = 100mm f1.4

No it isn't I Changes your perspective tremendously because you need to shoot further from the subject.

pinholecam · 07-27-2016, 07:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Venom3300

Then I guess my reaction becomes "why bother with this lens". I'd rather it be 105/ 1.8 or 2 and have round bokeh... just me

+1
Its "characterful" if the price is right.
But for a modern lens at this price, I find it surprising to say the least.
Obviously something's gotta give with f1.4 such that optical vignetting occurs.

This lens is exactly the spec sheet, ego boosters that we the consumers seem to be driving the makers towards.
At the expense of the wallet, encumbrance and imo logical usage of lenses in more generalist real use situations.

Great as a lens one has a Sherpa hauling a few of them around during a trip.

It will catch attention of course (part of the reason why its made)

biz-engineer · 07-27-2016, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

No it isn't I Changes your perspective tremendously because you need to shoot further from the subject.

Yes sure. Do Nikon also waow on Pentax medium format and Ricoh theta in their forums? or is this a specific on Pentax forum that some people come to woaw competitor brands?

D1N0 · 07-27-2016, 07:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Yes sure. Do Nikon also waow on Pentax medium format and Ricoh theta in their forums? or is this a specific on Pentax forum that some people come to woaw competitor brands?

This is the non-pentax part of the forum. I am sure the K-1 got some attention on Canonikon forums. It's not like Pentax is the only brand that can do any good you know.

07-27-2016, 03:19 AM	#1
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Nikon does a 105mm F1.4 https://www.dpreview.com/news/6025394569/nikon-introduces-ultra-fast-af-s-10...-ed-prime-lens Isn't that wow!

07-27-2016, 03:20 AM	#2
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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802 Original Poster	It allready has a 82mm filter thread. For round bokeh balls all over the frame it would need an even bigger front element making it even heavier and more expensive.

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Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	Originally posted by D1N0 It allready has a 82mm filter thread. For round bokeh balls all over the frame it would need an even bigger front element making it even heavier and more expensive. Then I guess my reaction becomes "why bother with this lens". I'd rather it be 105/ 1.8 or 2 and have round bokeh... just me

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802 Original Poster	Originally posted by biz-engineer 200mm f2.8 = 100mm f1.4 No it isn't I Changes your perspective tremendously because you need to shoot further from the subject.

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pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	Originally posted by Venom3300 Then I guess my reaction becomes "why bother with this lens". I'd rather it be 105/ 1.8 or 2 and have round bokeh... just me +1 Its "characterful" if the price is right. But for a modern lens at this price, I find it surprising to say the least. Obviously something's gotta give with f1.4 such that optical vignetting occurs. This lens is exactly the spec sheet, ego boosters that we the consumers seem to be driving the makers towards. At the expense of the wallet, encumbrance and imo logical usage of lenses in more generalist real use situations. Great as a lens one has a Sherpa hauling a few of them around during a trip. It will catch attention of course (part of the reason why its made)

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biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Originally posted by D1N0 No it isn't I Changes your perspective tremendously because you need to shoot further from the subject. Yes sure. Do Nikon also waow on Pentax medium format and Ricoh theta in their forums? or is this a specific on Pentax forum that some people come to woaw competitor brands?

07-27-2016, 07:27 AM - 1 Like	#15
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802 Original Poster	Originally posted by biz-engineer Yes sure. Do Nikon also waow on Pentax medium format and Ricoh theta in their forums? or is this a specific on Pentax forum that some people come to woaw competitor brands? This is the non-pentax part of the forum. I am sure the K-1 got some attention on Canonikon forums. It's not like Pentax is the only brand that can do any good you know.