You can't take great portraits with the f/1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor lens that came with my Nikon D7000, but I figured at fifty cents I could give it a try, and if I didn't like it I could always exchange it for an 85 mm lens at a premium. f/1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor — non-motorized poltos focuses rapidly, but slowly; the open lens produces more fascinating background blur; the "spanner effect" is not something I find objectionable; rather, I see it as a strength of this glass. Forgive my 2022-ness, but sharpness at f4 is tin. While I was first thrilled by this lens and its comparison to the Nikkor AF-S 35mm 1.8, my enthusiasm has now waned after spending more time with it and writing down all I've noticed. One, the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G, which produces more vivid and saturated colors. - The Nikkor AF-S 35mm 1.8G is sharper at wide apertures, and one more nuance: I find it inconvenient to photograph facial portraits at 50 mm, but the Nikkor AF-S 35mm 1.8G is the lens of choice for waist portraits. I'm not trying to convince anyone of anything by offering my "opinion of last resort," but rather, I'm providing my honest thoughts on the matter in the hopes that they'll help you make a more informed decision.
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