Alexander writes:
"I've got new 85/1.8 AFD recently and I'm very disappointed with it's
mechanical quality. When I shake it I clearly feel that something is
shaking inside"
This bugged me at first, too. Also, the lens makes an odd noise when
rapidly focused (manually). I had the pre-D version and now the D.
I've shot them about 4 years, moderate useage. I never cease to be
amazed at the image quality, and I've never had a mechanical failure.
I attribute the "slop" to the need for light, rapid AF. I no longer
worry about it.
I keep reminding myself to forsake my craven zoom foolishness, and to
rely more on my primes. My wife is not a photographer, but she can
always spot the 4x6 prints (I know, poor way to judge a lens) that were
shot with the 85 f/1.8. She says, "That was the 'magic lens', wasn't
it?"
The 85 f/1.8 AFD is one of the great bargains in the Nikon lineup. I
don't want to spark a holy war (zoom vs. prime), but this lens could
cause a few defectors from the zoom camp (be afraid, be very afraid).
Happy New Year.
-Todd
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Todd & Sharon Peach
Seattle, Washington
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