I have a 85 1.4 AF-D lens, I love it. Use on F5 or digital works great, and if I want to put it on my older mechanical bodies that works too. Very reliable and sharp.
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Always wanted one but just too expensive. I've had 85 1.8 for 40 years and could never justify the added expense. Of course if I want "cream" I resort to brute force. 8X10 with a Pinkham & Smith Series IV.
To expensive says the man with the 8X10 with a Pinkham & Smith Series IV. 
Seriously though, I just happened on the 1.4D by dumb luck, actually went to but a different lens that turned out to have a problem and ended up with the 1.4D for a good price. If I owned the 1.8 I’m sure I'd be happy with it too.
Roger
Seriously though, I just happened on the 1.4D by dumb luck, actually went to but a different lens that turned out to have a problem and ended up with the 1.4D for a good price. If I owned the 1.8 I’m sure I'd be happy with it too. Roger
You would be. They're close to identical at f/2 and up. The 1.4 really buys you the extra speed more than extra "cream" on these. Mostly I like the sharpness of them, and lack of distortion. And I have both and have used the crap out of them. Film or digital, they're a favorite for me. And one of Nikon's best lenses.
Priorities I suppose. Every time I save enough to buy a proper Nikon outfit, I spend it on some old tom foolery like Pinkham's and PortLand's and Petzval's such.To expensive says the man with the 8X10 with a Pinkham & Smith Series IV.
Roger
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