Nikon 58mm - a dreamy new lens

MitchellMitchell Registered Users Posts: 3,503 Major grins
edited July 27, 2015 in People
Recently picked up a Nikon 58mm, f1.4 after reading some great reviews. This lens has some incredible bokeh. I would rate it even better than the 85mm, f1.4 though I'm still getting used to shooting this focal length.

I'm embarrassed to admit this is now my 4th prime lens in the 50s (f1.2, f1.4, f1.8 and now this one). I'm not sure why I have such struggles with 50mm for portraits.

Here's a few samples:

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6. This shot really stands out for me
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Mitch
http://clearwaterphotography.smugmug.com/

Comments

  • jmphotocraftjmphotocraft Registered Users Posts: 2,987 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2015
    Very nice!
    -Jack

    An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
  • wildviperwildviper Registered Users Posts: 560 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2015
    Damn you. I knew I should not be clicking this thread! Dammit. Now I want one and there is no budget for this!
    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    WildViper
    From Nikon D70s > Nikon D300s & D700
    Nikon 50/1.8, Tamron 28-75/2.8 1st gen, Nikkor 12-24/4, Nikkor 70-200/2.8 ED VR, SB600, SB900, SB-26 and Gitzo 2 Series Carbon Fiber with Kirk Ballhead
  • MitchellMitchell Registered Users Posts: 3,503 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2015
    wildviper wrote: »
    Damn you. I knew I should not be clicking this thread! Dammit. Now I want one and there is no budget for this!

    You know you want one! Very nice on your D700.

    I'm really enjoying this lens.
    Mitch
    http://clearwaterphotography.smugmug.com/
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2015
    just lovely ... that's all I got to say!
    D700, D600
    14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2)
    85 and 50 1.4
    45 PC and sb910 x2
    http://www.danielkimphotography.com
  • trooperstroopers Registered Users Posts: 317 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2015
    Nice lens but I struggled at that focal length.
    robertchenphotography.com
    facebook.com/robertchenphotography
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