105E ... bulky ... slow AF ... superb IQ

[richardHaw]

The AF seemed OK for me

I was actually expecting it to be slower

[Fons Baerken]

The botanical shots are my favourite, with Equisetum holding the edge.



Looking at 105/1.4 it does remind me of the 58/1.4, it is a matter of taste, for it lacks micro-contrast, being dull and flat wide open.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

'Lack of micro-contrast' is not a descriptor I would associate with my 10/1.4 E. If anything, the contrast can  be a tad overwhelming.

However, the subjects themselves also come into play here.

[Frank Fremerey]

However, the subjects themselves also come into play here.

I feel the lightin situation at sunset and 90% reflected plays a role

[Frank Fremerey]

The botanical shots are my favourite, with Equisetum holding the edge.

Thank you Fons, I am still learing how to use it better. I took some shots of plying kids with eye lashes dead sharp and the picture developing from there, interesting new possibilities due to magic transitions. Somthing immediately caught me when I saw the first pictures taken with this lens, the same that hoit me when I saw the first shots taken with the 1.4/24G ... The 35 & 85 did not catch my attention, I love the rendering of the 1.8-versions better ... only one missing is the 1.4/58G ... I wait for a used one, a bargain in the 900-Euro-area

[Frank Fremerey]

One for Fons:

[Frank Fremerey]

Micro contrast at f=1.4? Enough!

[Frank Fremerey]

By now I shot down one Enl and a pack of 6 Eneloops, all with the 105E onthe D600. On the D500 it is too long for most of my purposes.

The AF might be slow, but in most cases it is fit for practical purposes.

At 4, 5.6 and 8 the lens delivers a high fidelity in colors and details that is stunning. A great lens for architecture outdoors, much better than the 1.8/85 which is very good for portraits indoor.

I am really very happy with the purchase of this very versatile glass.

I am looking forward to Erik's full contact extension tube to make the lens fit for insects and macros

[Erik Lund]

You just mail me a TC-14E plus 150€

[Fons Baerken]

Micro contrast at f=1.4? Enough!

I am not going to buy this lens? too much glass inside
now i have a short list of lenses to decide on...,
all 2nd hand copies.

[Frank Fremerey]

You just mail me a TC-14E plus 150€

I have a TC-20E II ready to be dispatched. I want extension it for both of my "E" lenses 300 and 105. PLS mail me you home address for posting.

[Erik Lund]

TC-20E is far to long build length for these two lenses, they rely highly on internal focusing and floating elements as was disclosed in the TC-20E extension tube thread,,,

[Jacques]

Following on from the one lens for one week project I took the D810 plus 105 on my recent trip to the Apple shop in Birmingham, leaving home to walk to the station at 0545 I attempted some shop window images, then some images from the vicinity of the rag market followed by a couple of ' in store ' candid images, I found the lens focused without issues in a variety of lighting conditions, I have a wide strap fitted to the camera which makes the weight virtually unnoticeable.

[HCS]

This last one is exquisite! I'm still wondering what it is i'm looking at 

[Frank Fremerey]

TC-20E is far to long build length for these two lenses, they rely highly on internal focusing and floating elements as was disclosed in the TC-20E extension tube thread,,,

So you say I need to sell the 20EII and get a 14E or 14EII instead?