AF-S Nikkor 105/1.4E to be announced

[Jakov Minić]

.....and you did not inhale 

I did try it but I did NOT inhale

EDIT: forgot to add the images after I did NOT inhale!

[Jacques]

Not as artistic as your shots but whilst waiting patiently for my wife to get ready this morning I cast my eye around the room for something to help make the time pass, I saw the ( now empty ! ) spotted pig money box, these were taken at the absolute minimum focus distance at 1.4 hand held using only the light from the window, more or less straight jpeg conversions from the original nef file.

[Erik Lund]

So reflecting over what makes this a 'different' lens than the rest in this class; The large front element of the lens helps greatly to make foreground subjects 'wash out' very well.

This is seen also with other lenses with large front elements like 200mm f/2, 300, 400mm f/2.8 and the big f/4 lenses.

You are able to shoot straight through object and at the same time 'look around' these object and see the main subject. Gives a fantastic effect INHO that shorter focal length lenses, although fast can't do to the same extent due to the smaller front element.

First the 105mm AFS 1.4 a blue bicycle bell is in between the lens and the flowers,,,

_EGL6547 by Erik Gunst Lund, on Flickr

And here a shot with 500mm f/4 at f/4 for the similar effect.

_EGL2646 by Erik Gunst Lund, on Flickr

[Bjørn Rørslett]

The new 105/1.4 is simply a master of 'drawing' smooth effortless transitions from sharp to unsharp.

(with the D500, handling bad light from fluorescent fixtures in a relaxed manner)

[JohnBrew]

Jakov and Erik, the first shots of each of your two really got my attention. Outstanding! And thanks, Erik, for the explanation of that shot.

[Hugh_3170]

John, I agree - really nice sample images; ditto Bjørn (the mother and tired child image).  Nice explanation Erik of the import of the large front element and the ability of the lens to 'see around obstacles'.

My predictions:  A 105mm f/1.4E for Jacov:  P>0.5 within six months;  p>>0.9 within twelve months.   

Jakov and Erik, the first shots of each of your two really got my attention. Outstanding! And thanks, Erik, for the explanation of that shot.

[atpaula]

Couldn't resist the 8% tax deduction and the 5% discount of using Visa card at Bic Cameras of Tokyo and bought mine too. A little cheaper (or less expensive) than at B&H.

My very first pics.

[Akira]

LOL, Aguinaldo!  Hope you enjoy your new toy!

[Fons Baerken]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66DGMwf-diY

[Jakov Minić]

Jakov and Erik, the first shots of each of your two really got my attention. Outstanding! And thanks, Erik, for the explanation of that shot.

Thank you John, I am glad you like sharp, not distorted, without color fringing or color aberration image made with a lens that I will NOT buy.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Correction: Not buying *yet*

[stenrasmussen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66DGMwf-diY

That polyester shirted guy is nothing but worth seeing if one has an absolute wish to waste one's time.

[PedroS]

You guys are making my life harder...

[tommiejeep]

A local guy bought a mint 58 1.4G for 1/2 of what I paid for mine new      , so I will suffer with my current 105s and wait for a good deal on a 105 1.4G or a fast 135 with AF.

[Jakov Minić]

Pedro, do NOT listen to them and do NOT buy this lens.
What do THEY know
Surely, you have a great arsenal of lenses already...