1 comments about Nikon 28mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras.

1. The 18-200mm lens on my Nikon D50 already gives very good results at 28mm, even at its widest aperture of f4. Is the 28mm f2.8D worthwhile? Sometimes.
   The main attraction of the 28mm to me is for night scenes. If the 18-200mm can acquire an autofocus target, it can focus accurately. If it can't, the distance scale is usually unreliable. The 28mm can be easily dialed to infinity, and that setting will be accurate. There is also the possibility of using f2.8. This is genuinely useful on the 28mm. There is slight vignetting and very slight softness, but it still performs well to the corners at f2.8. Stopping down to f3.2 eliminates the softness, and vignetting is gone by f4.
   Night scenes can be a challenging test of lens flare. The 18-200 is not bad for a superzoom, but the 28mm does better.
   A prime focus lens should be nearly perfect, but the 28mm falls a bit short of that. There is mild barrel distortion. (The 18-200 shows slight pincushion at 28mm.) In my challenging chromatic aberration subject, the 28mm shows a little red and cyan fringing. The 18-200mm shows purple fringing in the same scene.
   The 28mm f2.8D will autofocus with the D50/80/200/300. Switch the camera to manual focus, and it can manual focus. With a D40/60 it is manual focus only.
   My 28mm, which I bought from Amazon, comes with a 1 year Nikon U.S.A. warranty and 4 years extended service protection.
   Here's a catch on the extended service protection: To get it you must mail in the Lens ESC Registration card within ten days of purchase.

5 comments about Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens for Nikon 35mm and Digital SLR Cameras.

1. I love this lens on my D300. It is 52.5mm on a 1.5x crop factor camera and gives great colors and contrast. I prefer this lens over the 50mm f/1.8, and it is sharp and focuses fast. This lens has a 7 blade aperture and is able to produce a nice bokeh.



2. I typically don't bother writing reviews, but in this case I decided to since one reviewer felt compelled to "review" this lens and unfairly give it 1 star. The lens performs exactly as advertised, pictures are very sharp with good contrast. Focusing is a bit loud but I really don't care about that. Definitely soft at 2.0, but sharpness significantly increases as you stop down. I bought the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 lens at the same time and I am currently testing both out to see which one I will keep. If it weren't for the fact that the 50mm is just too much zoom I would say it's a keeper hands down, but the 35mm is perfect for indoor and family shots. Amazon really needs to screen some of the reviews a bit better than they do. With 8 reviews, 7 of which give it 4-5 stars and 1 review gives it 1 star, that really throws off it's grade. Especially when the reviewer makes it so abundantly clear that they don't know what they are talking about. Anybody who has been in the dSLR world for any amount of time at all knows that there is a crop factor involved, as well as the fact that this lens isn't even compatible with the d40 (in the sense that it won't auto-focus). The lens performs great, but you have to do your homework before you buy something like this. It would be like me reviewing a roll of film and giving it one star becasue it doesn't work with my D200.



3. The lens produces very nice pictures. The focus is very fast with a little noise (could be ignored). The body quality is much better than 50mm/1.8, similar to 50mm/1.4. It stays on my D80 almost all the time.



4. This is a D lens, made for non-digital cameras, but it works fine on digital ones too. Only, when you use it on a digital model it's not really a wide angle lens, but more like a standard length lens, the equivalent of 50mm on a film SLR. It's a fast lens and has good crisp clarity. Another great feature of the lens is its minimum focus distance, about 11 inches. I've made some very good shots using small apertures to produce very clear focus on the subject in the foreground, and blur the background. The lens is light, and automatic focuses very quickly.



5. Light, fast, sharp, and as far as I'm concerned the perfect focal length.
   
   I started out using 50mm primes, but quickly got tired of how tight they were indoors. All my shots were becoming head/shoulder shots, and forget about trying to get two or three people in the shot without them all being a posed "everyone squeeze together now" shot. That gets real old, real fast.
   
   Let me emphasize:
   This lens has a much better field of view at normal shooting distances (the distance you normally stand from your subject).
   
   That is often overlooked, but trust me, backing up 15 feet in a crowd or a house to get your shot is tedious at best and often impossible. It is typically easier to move in towards your subject a little (or crop the photo later) than it is to keep backing up, especially while looking into the viewfinder. I realize it's not totally fair to rate other equally sharp, quality lenses differently, based solely on their focal length, but it is my opinion that this lens (with it's roughly 52mm equivalent focal length) is by far the most useful in the greatest number of situations.
   
   I also used to be fixated on huge apertures, but have since realized that most real world shooting is not done below f/2 anyway. This lens is sharp as anything out there and is great in low light. Yes, I know f/2 isn't nearly as good in super low light as other lenses out there (I know because I have a 50mm f/1.2), but it is good enough for most shooting, and below f/2 the depth of field becomes tricky anyway, and again, not as useful.
   
   Lastly, some people don't like the plasticy feel of new lenses, but I love them. They are so much lighter and silky smooth. I've seen enough heavy, gummy, brassed-up, old, metal lenses in my time to know there's nothing magical about all-metal builds either. So to me it's just another modern improvement that works like a charm.
   
   Most that I've seen tend to resell online for 90%+ of full retail value, so even if you somehow didn't like it, your risk in trying and buying is super low.
   
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4 comments about Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras.

1. this is a lense which you can carry for all purpose. it can shot the potrait and also landscape with the aspected value. it is wide angle so dont worry. It can help you in your all kind of need. closest to longest, it can cover



2. I'm am very happy with this lens. With macro enabled, I can REAllY get up close to the subject matter, It rarely needs to hunt around much wit the auto-focus.
   
   There are a few issues. First, I think this lens really could benefit from a UV filter, as I do notice some purple fringing. Also, in bright situations, some color seperation is apparent. Given the size of the lens, a good filter might cost something around $60, but thats just the breaks there. My biggest issue with the lens is the hood. It's always trying to fall off, or twist away, For the price, I would have expected some little type of button catch or something to keep it in place. I've hit the point where I rarely use it, and it just gets in the way in my bag.
   
   Even with all that, this is the first lens I reach for, and it would be the one I keep on my camera to start with if it wasnt for the lack of protective filter, and the fact that the camera sits oddly in my bag with this lens attached.
   
   Overall, I gave it 4 stars. The chromatic abberations may get to me if I start printing out my stuff really big, but by that point, I'll have the filter I need to help correct that.



3. I have used this lens for over 3000 photographs and it is sharp but...I use it on a Nikon D200 and the four auto focus sensors can cause much frustration--desired objects out of focus!-- when having to shoot moving objects, say in a parade especially under low light conditions. I am still thinking it is me so I continue to practice hoping to figure out which setting on the d200 to use. However, when the subject is not moving it works great. It is heavy but that is what you pay for to own a good quality lens. See Ken Rockwell's review for more technical aspects. I also concur that the lens hood, although it gives that pro look, does not seat well on the lens. Overall, I highly recommend it.



4. This lens received mixed revews everywhere I checked. Having used Nikon products for the past 37 years, and owning three Nikon lenses for my D80, I ordered it. Beach Camera's service was excellent and the lens arrived in factory fresh condition. In the past month I have used this lens shooting several indoor events, both available light and with my SB-600, with excellent results. Its performance as a Macro lens is also outstanding. For those of you who want to take this lens to a lab to find fault, have at it! It works for me!

5 comments about Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras.

1. I have quite a few nikon lens (17-55mm F2.8, 70-200mm F2.8) but somehow i keep coming back to this Micro lens to shoot my portraits! I know I know...it should be used for macro work, but its awesome for portraits too! Images are really really sharp! Beware when you are shooting older ladies...all the wrinkles come out!! Also a good working distance from subject...not too far, not too close. A favorite nikkor of mine.



2. This is a great lens, and I would find it to be very useful with the DX format, as it would be roughly equal to the 105 Macros on FX cameras. After all, with DX the 105 is actually equivalent to about 150, and I love mine, but I often need the closer capabilities that the 60 mm would give. However, why isn't it a VR? Why would they come out with a great new lens for the latest cameras and not put VR? After all, most would be using it with either the DX cameras, or the D3, and VR is useful for all of them. For this reason, I prefer the 105 macro. If you have heard any sensible explanation as to why Nikon chose not to make it a VR, please let me know.
   
   By the way, if you own a Nikon digital camera of any kind and are only shooting with the zoom lenses with varying f stops such as the 18-200, you are really missing out on what your camera can do. My 18-200 was so convenient that I didn't use anything else, but after shooting with my 105 macro, I am now willing to put up with a great deal of inconvenience for the fantastic gain in sharpness and detail.



3. My 50 mm Sigma macro was stolen, so I bought this (60mm micro-nikkor) as a replacement. I was completely satisfied with the Sigma (which is much less expensive), but this is a better lens. I've been shooting ice formations and crystals all winter (with a D300), often in bright sunlight, which will show any, and all aberrations. There are none, that I can detect. The only complaint (and this would be true, to some extent, with any af lens): With the low levels of contrast in ice photography, the af spends a lot of time on the road. Manual focus is easy to get to, and works just fine. All in all, a superb lens.



4. Lens is awesome. Everything I expected. However Amazon's packaging left much to be desired. This expensive lens came in a cardboard box with one inflated air pillow. What you would expect if you were buying a hardcover book -- not a precision piece of glass. Fortunately, it was undamaged upon arrival. However, if the price is close I'd buy from one of the photo store vendors that Amazon features just to get decent packaging.



5. This would most probably be the sharpest lens in Nikon's arsenal. The 60mm on a 1.5 crop factor camera would be about 90mm in 35mm format. this lens would be a dual purpose portrait lens + close up lens. The 60mm is a bit short if you want to take insects (but not impossible), and the 105mm or 200mm Micro-Nikkor lens would be better for that, but if you take still life, flowers, objects, food, etc. This lens would be perfect for it. The minimum focusing distance is a bit too close for most inscets' comfort.

5 comments about Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras.

1. Very nice lens, obviously it was new. I used this with a 35mm adapter (Brevis35) attached to an XL2 (Canon Camcorder). It worked out great for a movie i shot with it.



2. I picked this lens to shoot portraits of my grandkids and I haven't been disappointed! There's not anything I can say that's not already been said on all of the lens review and discussion sites. This lens is very sharp, even wide open. The background out of focus look is soft and pleasing. Most people who own the f1/4 version of the Nikon 85mm claim that is worth the 3x price compared to this lens, I cannot comment on that since I don't have the 1.4 version but if dropping a grand on the 1.4 is more than you can swallow then I highly recommend this lens.



3. I'll piggy-back on others by saying this lens is tack-sharp! Unlike others, I find the bokeh to be average to poor. Another issue is the Chromatic Abrasion (purple fringing around the edges when shooting a light subject with a very contrasting background) at f1.8. Stopped down to f2.2 or using an ISO above 200 and your problem is solved. In practical use, that isn't an issue though as you won't usually zoom to 5x original size with the parameters I put it through. All in all, this lens is outstanding!



4. I bought this to shoot some indoor basketball for a friend where flash isn't allowed. The 1.8 allowed me to shoot at 1/125 freezing all but the fastest action.
   
   As mentioned by others, the bokeh is not exceptional, but it is adequate. The metal hood with screw threads makes it more time consuming to put on and off, but that's the only complaint I have against an otherwise great lens.



5. This is a great lens for the price you are paying. The 85mm f/1.4 is about 3 times the price (I don't own it so I cannot compare apart from the specifications), and gives you about 2/3 more stops of light. This lens has 9 aperture blades, which gives a very nice bokeh. On a crop factor camera (except the D3 at the time of this review), this lens is about 127.5mm, which becomes a tele portrait lens. This is one lens you would not regret buying!

5 comments about Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Autofocus VR Zoom Nikkor Lens.

1. Great glass. A little outdated with regard to current technology (i.e. autofocus) but the glass is extremely sharp.



2. This review is mainly for anyone trying to decide between the 70-300mm VR and the 80-400mm. If you are like me, you have gone back and forth many times trying to decide if this lens is worth $1000 more, or if you can simply do a little cropping from 300 and achieve good results. I finally just bought both lenses to find out for myself.
   
   After owning both for about 6 months, I will say that the 70-300 is on my camera more often. It does an excellent job tracking motion on my D200, focuses fast, and delivers results well beyond its initial cost.
   
   That being said, I have to say this lens is a definite keeper. The relatively slow (and noisy) mechanical focus is my biggest complaint. This would be a stellar 5-star lens if Nikon had included AF-S. Everyone says this was to save cost and reduce size, but all you have to do is take one look at Canon's excellent 100-400 with USM and IS to realize that a much better lens can be made for this price point. When you have time to focus, the 80-400 delivers extremely high quality results and that is why it's staying in my bag.
   
   I recommend you think twice if you are planning on tracking motion, shooting birds in flight, or spend much time in the low light of dawn/dusk. Other than those exceptions, I've achieved some excellent results and am also very happy with the size and weight of the lens.



3. It might be a great lens, but I cant tell. The vendor cancelled the order without any explanation...leaving me in the lurch for Christmas. AVOID BUYING FROM DBROTH. They will dissappoint. Now I have no lens for my safari.



4. First I believed some reviews that the Sigma 80-400 would perform as good as the Nikon and cost 30% less. I bought one. After 2 years I bought this Nikon and it's much better than the Sigma. It's faster on focusing and it eats-up much less batteries. On Sigma using OS I could shoot about 100 pictures on a 10 Mp Nikon, now on the same Nikon D80 I shoot not less than 300 pictures always using VR.
   Better finishing than the Sigma.
   A bit heavy and maybe not up to the state-of-art. Focus could be faster and more precise comparing to other lenses.
   I use it mostly with an f8 and that gives very sharp pictures.
   I owe also a 400mm fixed f 3.5 but that's a completly differnt price class. Don't compare it to a fixed focus lens.
   It's an excellent all-rounder zoom lens.
   Would buy it again.



5. I bought this lens after reading many reviews. So, I went into the purchase already knowing that this lens wasn't perfect. I own multiple cameras in several formats and have been a Nikon shooter since the 1980's. I guess you'd call me an "advanced amateur". However, I was slow to enter the digital world and have a lot to learn after about two years with a D70s and an 18-200 Nikon VR zoom.
   
   I found the 18-200 very versatile, but wanted the greater reach that the 80-400 VR offers. After a few weeks of shooting small desert wildlife, birds and cactus flowers in our yard, I think I have a feel for the performance I can expect. While certainly not a fast lens, it produces very sharp photos when the lens is tripod or monopod-mounted. The VR function works well, but at the long end of the zoom I have experienced some blurring with this lens when it was hand-held. As noted by many others, this lens tends to "hunt" if the lighting is not strong or the contrast is low. While this is a bit frustrating, I knew this would happen. I just got tired of waiting for Nikon to announce an AF-S version and made the plunge.
   
   Considering the price I paid for this lens versus what I would have to pay for a faster Nikon lens with a similar zoom range, I was willing to accept its weaknesses. Overall, I think this was a good purchase - not perfect - but good. I recommend this lens as a good value for serious amateurs.

5 comments about Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras.

1. I don't want anything less so I got the cream of the crop. Bokeh is super and this is just an AWESOME lens. Pricey but well worth it! This is fast, tack sharp and just one heck of a lens! Nikon really lives up to its reputation in making super sharp glass! Well done and highly recommended for portrait photographers!



2. I frequently read the DPPREVIEW forums and everyone is talking about the new D300 vs the D3 vs the 40D vs the D200 vs the 5D. People....it doesn't matter! I'm convinced if you could put the 85mm f/1.4 on a pin hole camera you would get UNBELIEVABLE pictures. I've only been using this lens for a few days, but I can't tell you how impressed I am. The pictures are TACK sharp. The bokeh is beautiful and the weird 3D like effect is amazing. Auto focus is great on my D200. Not any louder than any of my other Nikon lenses. Worth every penny. Highly recommended.
   
   UPDATE: I forgot to mention that I had no problems ordering through J&R music. They had the lens in stock and two day shipping was only about $1.50 more than normal ground.



3. This lens can capture some beautiful pictures. Very narrow depth of view at f/1.4. Very crisp images starting at f/2.0. Bokeh are beautiful: They are nice and round. Highly recommended.



4. A must have lens to compliment any Nikon system! The lens is EXTREMELY fast and SHARP! I'm amazed at the clarity of the photos I've taken thus far. Very impressive! For anyone considering this lens....stop thinking about it and just do it!



5. Prime Time: I am addicted to fast, prime lenses and this Nikkor does not disappoint! The large aperture makes using the SLR viewfinder a pleasure - super bright, minimal fatigue. Images taken with the 85mm 1.4 are sharp and easily demonstrate the advantage of shooting RAW especially when viewed at 100%. Truly amazing when seen on high resolution monitors. And available light is no longer that elusive quarry. To these ends - sharpness and speed - there are alternatives. Many online reviewers speak highly of the 85mm 1.8 and this sister to the 1.4 is a classic that ranks very high in terms of value. Nonetheless, the smoothness of the out-of-focus portions of images taken with the 1.4 is something that just has to be seen. This is the proverbial stuff of legend. Nikkor's execution of this optical formula is arguably second to none and when taken in the context of comparisons to German glass one can maybe rationalize value despite the high cost.
   
   Wow Factor: This lens has a nice balance in its proportions. Check out the NikonUSA website and the D3 digital body. This is the lens that completes that picture. And it is an imager to boot!
   
   Of note: The resultant magnification from this or any focal length depends on the format or size of the light sensor. Nikon currently has only one digital body with a 35mm-film equivalent sensor and that is the D3 (Fx format). Any other digital Nikon body (Dx format) will result in greater magnification (1.5x).
   
   Cons: My other lenses (24mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4) have been relegated to the cupboard. For now...

5 comments about Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens.

1. This SLR Zoom lens came with my Nikon D80 package. It's a lens that I actually had and was using on my N65 for years, but I sold that one when I sold my N65. Now that I'm using it again, but on my D80 I'm absolutely amazed by what it allows me to capture. I can shoot sports during the day or at well lit night venue from as far away as 40 yards and get results that are magazine worthy. It freezes action and focuses so fast that it makes shooting sports effortless. It's very light and quiet too. I'm sure the modern DX VR version is better, but it's also 7x the price. Unless you're a pro, just get this lens and call it a day. I guarantee you'll have some great shots of your kid's soccer games to frame and cherish forever.



2. Pros:
   Cheap cheap cheap
   Lightweight
   Smooth in manual focus
   
   Cons:
   SLOW Autofocus (body driven, rather than internal)
   High f/stops
   Non-ED glass
   Very soft...sharpness and contrast leave alot to be desired. The 18-70 kit lens from my D70S is sharper and has higher contrast (thanks to the ED glass)
   
   Overall, you get what you pay for. If you're looking for a lens for wildlife photography where you need to get the shot the first time and have it be nice and sharp in all conditions, look elsewhere. For posed portraits under good/controlled lighting, this will be a low-cost alternative to a nicer lens.



3. I bought this lens to try on my New Nikon D200, even though it is not a fast lens for indoor photography. I solved the problems by using my SB 800 flash with diffuser and bounce to ceiling, far close up shot of people up to 20-30 ft away is tack sharp with barely no shadows. Outside is a different story it is very sharp between 100 to 400 ISO and quick to focus, the motor sound don't bother me. I shot a lot of macro and potrait with this lens. I will continue to use this until I can save for Nikon 70-200 F/2.8 VR ($1,800 plus tax plus add $450.00 for 2x converter. Taken to this lens pinted to 8 X 10 is excellent. By taking landscapes shot tripod mount and use a cord trigger will result in very sharp picture that can be enlarge poster size 20 X 30 inches. I printed some shot on my canon printer ($500.00) 13 X 19 inches the quality is Gallery quality. To make it short, I recommend this lens. you have to realized bokeh or blurring the background is how you select the lens opening (Apertures or F stop). Burst shot is not a problem on my D200 with this lens.For the price what are you waiting for? As long as you know its limitation. I luv the very light weight. I have tried the 70-200 F/2.8 VR mounted on my Nikon D200 with Battery Grip in our local camera shop, I don't know if you can bear the weight to walk around with it.



4. Product was what it said it was and was delivered very fast and at a very good price.



5. Les recomiendo absolutamente este producto. A pesar de no ser autofoco, vale la pena ya que su precio es la mitad y enfocar es realmente fácil, requiere un poco de práctica y listo. El despacho funcionó muy bien y el servicio exlcente.

5 comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras.

1. The 50mm f/1.4 is the lowest priced and fastest AF lens in the Nikon arsenal. It cost 3 times more than the 50mm f/1.8, giving 2/3 more stops of light. What I like about the lens is that it is fast, however, it is a little soft wide open, but is sharp at f/2.8 and above. This lens is sharper than the 50mm f/1.8 all round (I used to own the f/1.8 but upgraded to this lens). This lens has a 7 blade aperture, and the bokeh is not as nice as the 85mm f/1.8 lens. On a 1.5x crop factor camera, it is 75mm (which is almost like using a 85mm f/1.4 on 35mm film format camera).



2. I am a beginner and only have a few Nikon lenses. However, I was surprised when I opened the package to find this lens as the only Nikon lens I've seen to have 1) No lens hood, 2) No lens cap (on the film/sensor side).



3. This lens is razor sharp and very, very fast. The optics are top notch, and the low-light performance is amazing.
   
   I should have bought the f/1.8 instead, and put the difference in cost toward a wide angle lens.



4. YEs, it is overpriced to me but you pay for the metal quality/weight, the great lens clarity and of course the 1.4 and in some cases it does make a big differnce over 1.8. I also own the 1.8 and it works very well and is very affordable by comparison.



5. This lens is one of the best I own so far! It surely is a really good portrait lens. I use it on my D40x. There is no auto focus but that is not a problem. It is fairly easy to use once you get the hang of it and the price is not bad for it at all!

5 comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras.

1. Just buy it. It's cheap and it is wonderful. Super fast lens, quick focus on my D80. A steal at around $100.



2. As many have already stated, this is the best lens you'll ever buy for 100 bucks. It's optics are the best you can get, in any lens, period.
   
   Even if you're already planning to spend 600 bucks more and buy the vaunted 18-200VR, you're not going to get the blazing fast 1.8 aperture or the weight and size convenience of this little gem. A great, fantastic lens.



3. Pros: Sharp Focus, Lightweight, Vivid Colors, Consistent output
   
   Best Uses: Portraits, Night Photography
   
   Describe Yourself: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
   
   I use this 50mm f/1.8 lens with my Nikon Nikon D300. Operating as an equivalent of a 75mm telephoto lens, this prime lens is light, inexpensive, but produces very impressive results.
   
   I have tested this lens at its widest opening of f1.8 and find the lens capable of delivering good results in low light conditions.
   
   But this lens shines best when used at a higher aperture setting, specially when used with the excellent performance of the D300 at high ISO setting (800 to 3200).
   
   This lens, when used at aperture settings of 2.8 and above produces beautiful portraits. At f/4.0 to f/11.0, it matches the best of the very best lens from Nikon. The results are very sharp, with vivid colors ... breath taking and dreamlike.
   
   I would be willing to pay 10x more than its current price to buy this lens. Fortunately, its nowhere as expensive and is in fact very affordable.
   
   I highly recommend this lens for those who owns only zoom lens. This prime lens is a safe, inexpensive, and exceptional route to trying out how good a prime lens can be as against zoom lens. The other prime lens that I would highly recommend is the 85mm f/1.4. The price for this lens though is somewhat high, costing 10x more than this lens. That makes this 50mm f/1.8 lens a great buy.



4. Just trust me. This is really a superb deal for this low price. I just got this lense and the images taken with this lenses are of superb quality. Sharp contrast and quality images are which you get with this lense.
   I have Nikon D40x and was bit hasitant when I read review that it can be a problem and time taking to focus as this lense doesn't have inbuild focus motor. But I am able to focus with this lens just in 2-3 sec. And i personally believe that this is not lot of time. If you really have passion for photography then foucssing wont be problem even if your camera donesn't have inbuild motor for focus.
   Just final word. Go grab it, this is really a fantastic lens for both potrait and general purpose photography.



5. Alot of different opinions in the review forums here on Amazon. I ended up sending this one back and buying the 1.4 as it just seemed more substantial in my hand. I know that is a soft reason to pay twice the price but I love my 1.4. For a more budget conscious person this is still a good lens though.