More BG with the AF-S 105mm f/1.4E

[atpaula]

I think this lens is kind of special, like the AF-S 200mm f/2G.
Thank you for looking.

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[Tristin]

Excellent photos!  Images 3, 4 and 7 really do it for me.  I am a sucker for photos like 3!

This lens really is something else!

[pluton]

A good lens in good hands.  Agree with Tristin that #3 has a special quality.

[Hugh_3170]

Aguinaldo, I cannot help but agree with Tristan. 

I notice that you also use Zeiss glass. 

Have you had the chance to use other highly regarded lenses such as the Zeiss 135mm f/2.0, and the much loved CV 125mm f/2.5? 

Whilst these two lenses are not direct competitors to the new 105mm f/1.4E, never the less like the 105mm f/1.4E,  they are still highly regarded and versatile lenses that can be put to good use in a number of different applications, including those that at first sight may not be quite what one would expect them to be good at.

Excellent photos!  ..................................................................

This lens really is something else!

[Akira]

Amazing images, not only for the excellent bokeh but also for your familiar style.

For some reason, I like the spreading light ray kind of bokeh behind Mickey Mouse in #1.   

[atpaula]

Thank you all for the kind words.

Hugh,
I don't have a CV 125mm f/2.5, but I do own a Zeiss 135mm f/2, which I have not used very much so far.
As soon as possible I'l compare these two. Very curious to see the result.

Akira,
Me and a friend also found Mickey Mouse in the plants!

Best regards to you all.

[Erik Lund]

Very nice, these show very well what the lens can do, thank You!

IMHO the two other lenses mentioned are only relevant to look at/compare with, if you slow down your workflow and use a tripod or you will not be able to get the correct focus on the subject,,, This is an AF lens and the performance of the lens/camera is absolutely stunning, in the hands of someone who knows how to use them.

[atpaula]

Very nice, these show very well what the lens can do, thank You!

IMHO the two other lenses mentioned are only relevant to look at/compare with, if you slow down your workflow and use a tripod or you will not be able to get the correct focus on the subject,,, This is an AF lens and the performance of the lens/camera is absolutely stunning, in the hands of someone who knows how to use them.

Thanks Erik.

To use a tripod is almost a torture to me. lol.
Changing lenses IS a complete torture. lol.
So, I'll try to use two cameras to compare the 105mm f/1.4 Nikkor and the 135mm f/2 Zeiss, a D4s and a D5.
Some things may be different, but the bokeh could be compared.
Please send me more suggestions for this test, if you like.

[Erik Lund]

You are of course allowed to leave the tripod at home! No problem!

[Frank Fremerey]

Your photos in this series touch my heart!

105E or not.

[atpaula]

You are of course allowed to leave the tripod at home! No problem!

Unfortunatelly with such difficult to focus lens I'll have to use it.
 

[atpaula]

Your photos in this series touch my heart!

105E or not.

Thank you so much Frank.
I believe this lens and the AF-S 200mm f/2G provide a mysterious quality to the pics taken with them.

[Frank Fremerey]

5, 6 and 7 for me

[atpaula]

5, 6 and 7 for me