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Nikon 85mm 1.4G vs 1.8G
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It's 2019 and I came here because I had this exact question. Thanks for saving me $800 :)
So I just got my 85 f/1.8 and I am loving it! I wasn't sure I would really need it when I have the 50 mm f/1.8 but I do see a huge difference in the compression!
A-muse good to know. I’m here in 2020 about to buy it for my D850 lol.
A-muse same here! I just recently purchased the f1.8G for my D800
I bought the 1.8 many years ago. It’s def my favorite lens.
@@a-muse6567 yeah im gonna get this as well 1.8G. years ago i had both 50mm 1.4 and 50mm 1.8 and what he said it's true, rarely you shoot at 1.4 anyway and even for the 50mm, the 1.8 was just as good!
Thank you Matt! It's a great comparison presentation and I'd say I just went with the 1.8G one for the exact same reasons you talked about.
All but one shot comparison, I liked the 1.8 shot over the 1.4. That makes me happy because I just ordered the 1.8g today and saved some serious cash. Thanks, man. You rock for the work you do. :)
Apart from the nicer colours from the 1.4, I also noticed significantly better light transmission, it looked at least 1/2 a stop brighter than the 1.8 at all the tested apertures.
you the best and honesty comparison on youtube.I got me 85mm 1.8Gthanks you Sir.
Three months ago I was deciding between the Sigma 85 1.4 and the Nikon 85 1.8G, and decided to take the Nikon! It's quite small, and so light you'll barely notice it in your bag, but it's by far one of the sharpest lenses I've ever tested, and bokeh is nicer than you'd expect too. Totally recommend it!
Thanks for comparing, sharpness might not be much different on closed aperture but the skin tones on the 1.4 are way more pleasing in your comparison, looks almost like the light would have been way better.
Honestly, I couldn't tell the difference. If you're shooting with Nikon, then you're already a winner :-).
watch it in hd. i shoot everyday for 20 years. i could see it. i love nikon. peace
I can see the difference (granted via video and my computer) but the question is does the difference justify the price difference. I see his point as well, that is, if photography is your living or passion, and you have to have the 1.4G, so be it.
"Honestly, I couldn't tell the difference." Either you are pretty much blind, or you are lying through the teeth. The difference is very much straight in your face, in every photo. Is the difference enough to defend the increase in price? That is individual. I have the 70-200E FL, but if I were to purchase an 85mm prime, it sure would be the f/1.4G.
You will always be a winner when you like the gear you use ;)
50 mm 1.4G
great to hear. thanks
Thank you very much! Excellent evaluation. I appreciate the fair commentary.
Great review -- I like your presentation style as well as your factual presentation.
Thank you for making this video! I been on the fence about what lens to buy and I am going to go with the 1.8. I am a beginner and I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for the help!
man, your videos are so well thought out. useful info, to the point without being boring or poorly produced. thank you so much. i really do gain a lot from watching your channel.
Thanks for the review Matt. Hope you are keeping well! I so love my 1.8. By far the best lens in my bag. I used it primarily, during our workshop. Continued success to you, and safe travels.
Rented both. (alone with the 105mm 2.8). The Nikon 1.4G is better, but NOT 3 times better. Its like 5-10% better. Matts right, very much the same above f/2. And traveling with lighter gear is always a good thing.
SaZooCaballero thanks for the info.
I think you meant along instead of alone
iv got 1.4 lenses and seriously never use them below f2 . theres deffinately a colour change it there is hes used two bodies with a lens on each but not had the white ballance the same on each camera .. coatings stop glare not colour
Who buys a f/1.4 to shoot above f/2…c’mon man.
@@harleyrider9166 lol. most
Thank you for this review, much appreciated.
This was the best info I have seen on the web about these lenses. Thank you.
Superb review! I really like the "can you guess which lens?" section. I found that incredibly useful, especially as someone on a budget who couldn't always see a huge difference. Thanks again!
Great message. It has help us give one of our students a good recommendation to stay within the budget.
Thanks.
In my opinion, these videos from 'thatnikonguy' are the best, and most informative videos on TH-cam. No bull, just plain talking. Thanks for uploading these great resources.
Thanks Matt. I went and got the 1.8G. Appreciate you taking the time creating this comparative review.
Thanks for this guide Matt. I will definitely be getting the 85mm 1.8 when the budget can tolerate it. Very useful information as always.
OMG LOVE THIS REVIEW !!! The quality was amazing what camera, lens, & settings did u render & record this review with
IM BLOWN AWAY !!!
Saved me money! Thank you!! I'm just learning and this will be a much better choice for me.
Very glad I found this review. Thank you so much, you helped me to where I can finally make a clear decision! :)
Super helpful! Great video. Definitely will be following you're channel
Hey it's Tina Yong! One of my favorite TH-camrs! Awesome review as well!
Thank You!! Great video. Just what I was looking for.
Me too! I also love your review about the 70-200's. Thanks Matt
Thank you Matt for all that you do. I purchased the 1.8 recently and have only taken a couple of snapshots of my daughter and all I can say is wow what a difference. I know kit lenses are cheaper for a reason but I was really surprised by the sharpness compared to the lenses that came with my camera.
Great video as usual. Keep doing what you do!
Thank you so much for an awesome review :D
I watch your videos because you are honest and up front, thanks. Great Video!
Thank you, Matt. Very easy-to-use review.
That was super helpful!! Thanks for making these videos!!! :)
Thank you Matt for a succinct and reasonable comparison. That was helpful.
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. EXCELLENT review!!!!
To my eye, the colors on the 1.4G looked waaaay better, just more pleasing gold tones and looked more contrasty and lively. Also, weirdly the exposure is the same on the background for both lenses but its underexposed on the face for the 1.8G. The thing is, a lens is the only part of the photography gear that can stay for such a long time with you (unlike camera bodies). So if I enjoy this lens much more for the next 20 years, its only like 60 dollars per year. I think its worth it.
Yeah. But is it 3 times better? No way. Also heavy af. And the colors? Seriously, that's a one second correction if at all in Lightroom or capture one. Plus do you really need the speed of 1.4? Lots of talk about bokeh, I know, but if you nail the shot and you are happy with the picture it's not going to matter much. As always it comes down to how good you are, not what lens and stuff you have. Also the real reason to get the 1.4 is a real need, otherwise it's OCD. 1.4 made more sense in the film days, when ISO was way more critical than today. I'd get the 1.8 every time - same with the 35mm - and spend my money on more fun things than a clumsy lens. Check out this comparison:
th-cam.com/video/P17yVyBYc4U/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this very informative review. I purchased the 1.8 and I am very pleased.
Thanks for this review Matt! Eventho you say that the 1.8G is 95% as good as the 1.4, I am definitely gonna be saving up for the 1.4 in the next couple of months, because as I portrait shooter I see way too huge difference between the image quality in this direct comparison.
Colors can be corrected yes, but the resolved detail and contrast on the skin cannot be added in post for sure. I also hate the grey halo that the 1.8G produces, and now I can kinda see it on all sample pictures online.
This is one of the best review for sure.
I have Google'd the difference between these 2 lenses so many times, but your video has been the most helpful. Thank you!
I've got the 1.8G in my bag, and for what I used it for until now, it's a great lense for me. Even on my D7000 with it's longer reach, it's a very nice lense.
Thanks again Matt for your great review.
Thanks a lot, you just solved my confusion, am heading up with 1.8G,
Amazing Review Matt!
this was so helpful! thanks, off to buy the 1.8
Thanks for the comparison. Very informative and frank.
Thanks for the video Matt!
See the thing is, I don't think they are as close as you make out. The 1.4's colour is soooo much nicer, softer, and the breadth of tones seems to be much higher.
The 1.8g is colder and less dynamic, from what I can see. I will of course buy the 1.8g instead, but only because buying the 1.4g would mean sacrificing my testes to a furious wife....
i have a 85 1.8 and a little less color you knot its bcuz nano coating and not have a ed glass . but its not a big deal you can give it more contrast and color in photoshop. and when i take photos with my d3200 when i look at photos its extremely super sharp . and price is so good . you can saw some photos in my 500px.com/behzad_rad acount in big size ( im no t a very good editor but i try to fix my pics ass will )
Behzad Rad ...oh my goodness. Those photos are incredibly beautiful!! All of these are taken with the 85mm 1.8g?! If so, I must get one!
I love this one in particular:
500px.com/photo/166187085/tati-by-behzad-rad?
500px.com/photo/132540159/mohaddse-by-behzad-rad?ctx_page=1&from=user&user_id=11571947
500px.com/photo/106629731/beautiful-farmer-by-behzad-rad?ctx_page=2&from=user&user_id=11571947
Wow, I'm in love with all your photos...too many beautiful images to mention!
Snakebloke thank you so much not all. if you see they have exif . all 85mm focal lenght ts by 85 1.8g. this link you pout in comment fist with 85 1.8g - second with 70-300 ed VR and last with 18-55
thank you
Behzad Rad Well I love your work. It makes me want an 85mm and a 70-300mm especially! The clarity and colours are amazing!
And Iran seems so fascinating...it seems Iran is full of handsome guys and very, very, beautiful women!
your pictures can be described with one word: "SPECTACULAR"
What camera did you use for "Book vs Smartphone"?
Purchased the 1.4 as it gives a warmer image, more aesthetically pleasing on camera and nice balance in the hand. It is personal choice as both lens do the job.
Another fab review, thanks Matt.
Matt you make the best videos. Keep up the good work.
Hi Matt, you are right about the weight factor. I have some mighty big lenses, so when I get a chance to attach a smaller lens, I appreciate it more.
Thanks so much for this amazing review!
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I have the nikon 1.4D. Truly an Amazing amazing lens. I did hire both lenses for a day to try them out. Somehow I feel there is a big difference in bokeh and depth of field, even when you shoot 1.8 on the 1.4 and minimum on 1.8. There is a stark difference.
Another timely comparison - I am considering an 85mm Prime over my 70-300mm zoom, because I want to improve the quality of my portraits. The two lenses are so close in quality but the three to one difference in price is making the choice fairly easy.
Thanks again Matt for another great unbiased video.
Thanks for the honest opinion Matt and enjoy the trip !!
slipbyu2 the trip was 2 years ago
+lapourda XD
3 years ago now :D
Please, say me what is the camera that you use for film your videos!
Cheers Matt, thanks for the advice.
Excellent review and your presentation answered the very question I was searching for. On my way to purchase once i finish this comment.
Good one Matt. I first took note of the f1.8 in a review by Darren Miles. It's great to hear my favourite reviewers agree on the most important points and make the same overall conclusions very clearly.
I was struggling to pick the difference in the comparison images you share in this review.
I will add that those hair splitting differences will be eclipsed by the skill and artfulness of the person taking the shots.
The 1.8 would be more vulnerable to damage, if that's a consideration. But in careful hands, there's no reason why it shouldn't outlive it's owner.
I'm getting the 1.8 for use on an D300 and an F100.
85mm is a great focal length. I use a 90mm f2 Summicron on Leica M cameras, and mostly wide open. I don't suffer anything from it not being faster.
Thanks again for this review.
95% against the 1.4G is generous. I'd say more like 80%. The skin tones and blemish capture are worlds apart. I'd use the 1.4G for baby shoots or young children in portraits and the 1.8G with acne teenagers and adults have skin imperfections that need not be clarified in the images plus make it easier in Photoshop to edit them out. The lens on the 1.4G is far superior tech than the 1.8G. Imo, it's well worth the extra money to buy the 1.4G in an 85mm and have a 1.8G 50mm as a general purpose and adult portrait lens in the primes. If you obtained the 18-140mm ED VR as a kit lens, then if your rich in pocket, the 70-200mm ED VR2 is an excellent final edition, all of which will cover most needs. The 85mm 1.4G is a must if you can afford it.
I bought the nikon d7100 and got a 18-140 as kit lens, now for more depth of field, I'm going for 85 1.8g. Would you recommend 85 1.8 or 50 1.4? For portraits? Also I'm not rich!😂 also for landscape when you need light, that low aperture can get you alot of light in a low iso to get that quality aswell as a considerable amount of light.
Great Review Matt and timely too,
I just was looking at the two 85mil lenses and have decided on the 1.8G following your advice or rather opinion.
Thanks
iunno. rented the 1.4g, and it just worked. the beautiful skin tones alone just blew me away. creamy stunning backgrounds were icing on the cake. im too broke to buy one to be sure. and my 105 2.5 ai is normally enough to get by with. but i defs will be renting the 85 1.4 every excuse i can dream up...
You can see the aperture open and close if you have a camera with a DOF preview button. This will close the aperture down to the setting on the camera.
Great review; wish you could have included the Sigma 85mm F1.4 as comparison.
Sigma seems significantly better: www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare/Side-by-side/Nikkor-AF-S-NIKKOR-85mm-f14G-on-Nikon-D800E-versus-Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-85mm-F18G-on-Nikon-D800E-versus-Sigma-85mm-F14-DG-HSM-A-Nikon-on-Nikon-D800E__388_814_823_814_1777_814
great vid. i bought the 50 1.8 based on your recommendation from your vid and never looked back, thanks.
thank you for your good review, in my opinion the main difference between these two is the way they render color. The 1.4 is warmer.
I have the 1.8G lens. I am very happy with the lens and the results that it can produce.
What camera and lens did you shoot this video with? Looks stunning. Thx
Something's odd about the 1.8 exposures. I think they're a bit dark. Maybe bump iso then compare. The backgrounds are exposed the same but the face seems not just colder but darker.
Very good comparison, thanks a lot !
I've got the 85mm 1.8 and the 50mm 1.8. The 85 is beautiful, probably my favorite lens. The 50 works well too, but I have my doubts once in awhile of how it stacks up to the 1.4. Tempted to swap.
Totally agree. The 1.8G is superb. Great videos!
Thanks, Matt! This made my decision easier!
And what did you decide? lol.
Mike205 1.8G 😊
Very well balanced review.
I went for the Samyang 85mm f1.8.
Just ordered last night. Let's see how it performs.
Thanks. 😄
Excellent info. thanks sir.
I've shot with both a fair bit, and decided to buy the 1.8 a few months ago. While the 1.4 is an amazing lens, I found myself stopping it down to 1.8 or 2 (or more) in order to improve the contrast. With speedlights or strobes, I don't find myself missing the extra 'speed' of the 1.4 either.
Nikon 85 f/1.4 renders skin tones more naturally than Nikon 85 f/1.8. As Granger says, 1.4 is "warmer." Shooting 1.4 at f/2.0 the image is sharp and background is beautiful, soft blur. Nikon 85 f/1.4 has best image. Nikon 85 f/1.8 has best value.
There is such a huge difference between these 2 lenses, especially when put side by side, I could not belive my eyes.
@@EDCGadgets yeah, it's so much heavier!
@@EDCGadgets OMG! YES! Thanks for the humor, bro :) :)
I got the 1.8 five years ago and have really been in love with it.
Thank you, this is exactly what I needed to know
I don't own a Nikon but it's good to see these comparisons, as a learning exercise as much as anything else. Subbed.
Exactly! Im just a beginner and got all the questions right, lol, BUT the 1.8 considering price, is amazing!
Was interested in this comparison since the 85mm will be my next lens. Was originally going to go with the 1.8, but leaving to the 1.4 now. I guessed the correct lens at each focal length. The difference v in sharpness is not subtle to my eye. I could confidently tell these two apart. Thanks for the video
Great review and thank you!!
I could always tell the 1.4 as the photo is closer to the subject every time. Its a tuff choice but I am going to go with the 1.4G But I have to say both are sharp and nice bokeh. Great review Matt!!
It depends on your type of photography. For head shots choose 85mm and for full body shots choose 50mm. The depth of field is shallower with 85mm at similar distances. If you shoot head shots with 50mm then there is a likelihood of distortion which is not the case with 85mm.
Great explanation
Hi Matt, what lens did you use for taking this video? It looks really good. Thanks
I notice the 1.4 was warmer. I actually like it. I'm looking for a good portrait lens and I think the 1.4 would b worth the money for what I shoot.
I reached the exact same conclusion! Looking at a price/performance ratio (including the weight factor), it became obvious that the f:1.8G was a better choice for me.
I use it mostly on a D800; I bought it a few weeks after its availability; I don't regret my decision.
It is very sharp; I suppose I would get smoother bookey with 9 blades but as an "amateur", the price difference was just too significant to justify the f:1.4.
im using my D610 with only sigma 35 1.4 and am pretty happy with it, but always feeling that need for a little longer focal length. With limited budget do you think i should opt for this 85 1.8 or might just look for some zoom in similar range? down the line anyway I'll be buying more lenses but what would be your recommendation. I'm not into too much nature or wild life, just doing street photography, traveling around and taking pictures of friends and family in different places, thx
Thank you, i was debating between both! haha I'll go for the 1.8
so which one is worth it to nuy for investment weddimg and studio photography? sorry if my english is not good as u,would u please to give me some info,thank u very much,by the way nice video sir
What about the contrast and color? The main difference I see in the pictures you show is the color more than sharpness or defocus areas. Did you used different settings or why is that? Is it because of the size of the front lens getting extra light into the sensor?
Matt, I could easily say which photos belongs to which lens based on the skin tones. Most people in forums say 1.4 represents truer representation of the skin colors as 1.8 produces more saturated colors (not necessarily a bad thing but comprimises the actual skin tones for portraiture).
What is your take on this? Did you notice a discernible difference in this regard and if so which lens provides the true representation in your opinion?
Matt the difference in colour its that much as we seee on the sample of its just different white balance ? can y answer please because i cant make up my mind ..
Question please. Were photo's of the model taken at slightly different times because the 1.4 photos look like she had a slightly darker make up on her face.
great video, very informational
Compared the 1.8G and 1.4G and both lenses performed equally well. With the 1.8g I did get consistently sharper images and less vignetting, the lens was lighter and focused faster. Tones and hues were exactly the same for both lens using a Nikon 780. Technical reviews indicate less lateral CA with the 1.8g and Versus ranked the 1.8g an 89 and the 1.4g a 78. Some minor difference with bokeh that only a trained eye would notice. I bought the 1.8g.