How good is the Nikkor 50/1.4 non-AI lens?

[kivis]

Should I keep it or consider an upgrade to something newer for my film bodies?

 

[2F/2F]

It's great, as long as you don't need to put it on an AI camera that doesn't have the tab that can flip out of the way.

 

[kivis]

I use it mostly on my Nikon F.

 

[2F/2F]

Then it's great. /thread.

 

[brucemuir]

I agree, they don't get a whole lot better.
Maybe better coatings but that is subjective to the look you like.
A newer one may be a bit more resistant to flare but not a lot sharper.

 

[resummerfield]

I agree, they don't get a whole lot better.
Maybe better coatings but that is subjective to the look you like.
A newer one may be a bit more resistant to flare but not a lot sharper.

Exactly! I prefer the older single coated Nikkors for portraits. They just don't get any better!

 

[Pumalite]

Excellent!!

 

[Les Sarile]

As you can see from the picture below, other then the seemingly odd aperture blade geometry and resulting bokeh, I can't say I can find fault with it optically compared to any of these other f1.4. They are all quite good and certainly well made.

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