Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G Lens Review

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G Handling and Features

Amongst the most striking things about this lens is just how large it is for a standard lens with an f/1.4 maximum aperture having a diameter of 85mm. Even so, the weight of this is kept to a reasonable 365g, thanks to the use of lightweight, yet high quality plastics for much of the lens barrel and the lens balances well on the Nikon D600 used for testing as a result.

Auto focus is powered by a silent wave motor, and auto focus speeds are adequate for slow moving or static subjects. Attempting to focus on erratic or fast moving targets can be hit and miss. Manual adjustments can be applied at any time via the focusing ring, which is smooth and well damped. This helps to make applying fine focus adjustments a pleasure.



Closest focus distance is 58cm, and the large 72mm filter thread does not rotate, which should make this lens ideal for use with graduated filters and polarisers.

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