New!!! 50mm f1.8 G lens

[Actururss]

It's at funan Digi mall. level 2. Might go hunt for cheaper price if any of other shops have stock

I see.
Thanks for the info.
Wandering why it must be more expensive in Sgp when on US selling at RRP USD 219?

 

[Sgdevilzz]

I see.
Thanks for the info.
Wandering why it must be more expensive in Sgp when on US selling at RRP USD 219?

Currency rates are different.

 

[felicidade1]

Bottom line- we are talking about different markets here. One extremely huge and the other, tiny Red Dot (not the Leica dot).

 

[Cowseye]

Currency rates are different.

Plus importing, price markup and warranty cost. That's what you are paying for.

 

[felicidade1]

Just came home with the 50mm 1.8G. But my wife is having fun using my D7000 that I cannot test the lens. Boohooooo

 

[SneakerX]

Just came home with the 50mm 1.8G. But my wife is having fun using my D7000 that I cannot test the lens. Boohooooo

Thats pity bro

 

[photoglove]

Ooh that's cool! How much did you pay for it?

 

[luckyorange]

wow so fast haha, $$?

 

[felicidade1]

Just don't pay more than $300.

 

[felicidade1]

Keeping my fingers crossed- hope this lens is sharp enough wide open. Used to have a 1.4G but quite soft wide open (maybe it's just my copy). But seriously- both are made in PRC but price difference is too much. This makes the 1.8 a no brainer unless you absolutely, die die must have the 1.4. Also, I'm using the 1.8 as a replacement for my 85mm f1.4G on the D7000- so I can still use it as a 75mm portrait lens. My 85mm will have to wait for the D800...( long wait )

 

[luckyorange]

Just don't pay more than $300.

oic haha thanks for the info! any idea if its sharper than 1.8d?

 

[felicidade1]

Hey! That's good to know- if it is really sharper than 1.8D, it's good enough for me.

 

[luckyorange]

Hey! That's good to know- if it is really sharper than 1.8D, it's good enough for me.

haha yup would like to know the outcome also, if thats the case i might change to 1.8G also haha, if not no point ~.~

 

[Sgdevilzz]

haha yup would like to know the outcome also, if thats the case i might change to 1.8G also haha, if not no point ~.~

If you have the Version D, don't get the G. Differences ain't that much. Just got my hands on it and surprisingly it feels quite solid.

The focus ring is moderately smooth and at f1.8 wide, it's sharper and smoother bokeh than the version D. (own opinion) However, I don't see the point in spending another $300 for the same lens which only has slight differences. Unless you have a non AF motor in your body, it's a different story.

Conclusion: very light weight, feels solid but still it's plastic. AF speed is much faster. Sharper and smoother bokeh.

 

[google]

If you have the Version D, don't get the G. Differences ain't that much. Just got my hands on it and surprisingly it feels quite solid.

The focus ring is moderately smooth and at f1.8 wide, it's sharper and smoother bokeh than the version D. (own opinion) However, I don't see the point in spending another $300 for the same lens which only has slight differences. Unless you have a non AF motor in your body, it's a different story.

Conclusion: very light weight, feels solid but still it's plastic. AF speed is much faster. Sharper and smoother bokeh.

Can take a nice picture and show us?

 

[Sgdevilzz]

Can take a nice picture and show us?

Still outside doing field tests:devil: I'll upload as soon as possible

 

[google]

Still outside doing field tests:devil: I'll upload as soon as possible

Try to take like this one ...

 

[Actururss]

Keeping my fingers crossed- hope this lens is sharp enough wide open. Used to have a 1.4G but quite soft wide open (maybe it's just my copy). But seriously- both are made in PRC but price difference is too much. This makes the 1.8 a no brainer unless you absolutely, die die must have the 1.4. Also, I'm using the 1.8 as a replacement for my 85mm f1.4G on the D7000- so I can still use it as a 75mm portrait lens. My 85mm will have to wait for the D800...( long wait )

Veeeerrrrrrryy Looooooooong indeed.

Just got my 50mm 1.8G at TK.
S$299.00

 

[Actururss]

Try to take like this one ...

LOL. The picture is hilarious.
Thanks for sharing. You made my day.
Wandering where did you take the photo.

 

[Sgdevilzz]

Try to take like this one ...

I laughed for awhile. But when i think further, it feels pretty sad that there are people begging money in singapore. The Cat looks pretty fake :think: