AF-S Nikkor 105/1.4E to be announced

[chambeshi]

recent article pertinent to this thread

http://nikonrumors.com/2016/08/28/nikon-nikkor-af-s-105mm-f1-4e-ed-vs-dc-nikkor-af-105mm-f2d-lens-comparison.aspx/


and "The Nikon AF DC-NIKKOR 105mm f/2D lens is listed as "Discontinued by manufacturer" at Amazon.com"

http://nikonrumors.com/2016/08/24/nikon-af-dc-nikkor-105mm-f2d-lens-listed-as-discontinued.aspx/

  "Update: Nikon UK confirmed that the AF DC-NIKKOR 105mm f/2D lens is no longer in production (thanks Harv)"

I will always hold a soft spot for the DC Nikkors, and do not plan to part with my 135 f2 DC :-)

[Bjørn Rørslett]

One can only anticipate a price increase on the remaining DC Nikkors. ...

[MFloyd]

Complète report here http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Nikon_Nikkor_AF-S_105mm_f1-4E_ED/verdict.shtml

[Almass]

It seems a love affair is growing with this lens. It is really a great lens.
It will not replace my 200/2 VII -  58G or my different 85's and I suppose I should publish some shots for the fun of it with the 105/1.4 - 135D - 100APO - 100ZF2 - 100Trioplan - 125Voigt....etc......No time to do that as the shooting Fashion season has started with a vengeance.

When it is impossible to shoot with the 200/2, I am carrying the 105/1.4 and either the 24G or the 50Art..... Great combos.

I shot this (crop) with a 105/1.4 test lens back in July before the official release......NDA and all that jazz......

[Ilkka Nissilä]

I was shooting this street performer when accidentally I got some colour in the image. D5, 105/1.4, f/1.4, 1/800s, ISO 160.

[stenrasmussen]

I was shooting this street performer when accidentally I got some colour in the image. D5, 105/1.4, f/1.4, 1/800s, ISO 160.

I like it Ilkka...another Isac in the works perhaps...

[stenrasmussen]

Hmmm...reports of internal dust issues with brand new copies. My dealer told me to check one out, so we'll see how it goes...

[chris dees]

Hmmm...reports of internal dust issues with brand new copies. My dealer told me to check one out, so we'll see how it goes...

Just checked, no problem with mine.

[stenrasmussen]

Some lenses aren't quite camera friendly 

[Akira]

Sten, can you put your fingers around the grip?   

[stenrasmussen]

Sten, can you put your fingers around the grip?   

As a matter of fact there is some room to spare between the grip and lens but it ain't much!
Clearly, the 105G is HEAVY and needs backing by something substantial.

[chris dees]

A few with my favorite subject.

[Olivier]

I like the second and third, Chris!

[Jakov Minić]

Chris, these are beautiful.

[Akira]

As a matter of fact there is some room to spare between the grip and lens but it ain't much!
Clearly, the 105G is HEAVY and needs backing by something substantial.

Yeah, I could tell.

Canon EF50/1.8 used to be called "the most expensive body cap".  Now I would call D5100 "the most expensive lens rear cap"!