ive been shooting on the d850 for a couple years now mostly using the 24-70 f2.8 but lately i feel like the zooms just arent sharp enough for that 45mp sensor. i have a big shoot in Charleston this October for a wedding and i really want a prime that can actually handle the resolution.
my logic was looking at the sigma 35mm art but ive heard people say they have focus issues on dslrs compared to mirrorless so maybe the nikon 85mm 1.4g is better? i have about 1400 to spend and just cant decide if i should go with a classic 50mm or something longer like the 105mm...
Saw this earlier and just had to jump in because I love my D850! If you want that 45mp sensor to actually sing without breaking the bank, honestly... skip the expensive f/1.4 glass. The 1.8 primes are usually sharper anyway and focus way faster when you are running around a wedding. Here is what I would grab with that 1400 budget:
- Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
- Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD The 85mm 1.8 is seriously a hidden gem for the money. It keeps up with the high resolution perfectly and youll have tons of cash left over for extra batteries or a nice dinner in South Carolina. Charleston light is gonna be amazing, have fun!
I just saw this and honestly... i had some bad luck with those lenses on my D850. I gotta disagree with the idea that the Sigma 35mm is the way to go. I had major issues with the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art missing focus constantly. It’s super frustrating when you're shooting a wedding and the eye just isnt sharp. Unfortunately, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G is also a bit of a disappointment. It’s a classic, but it’s not as sharp as you’d expect for 45 megapixels. It just doesn't resolve enough detail for that sensor anymore. Here are some better alternatives:
- Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD
- Way more reliable and sharper than the Sigma.
- Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED
- You can find this used for about 1350. It’s Nikon’s best F-mount portrait glass.
- Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
- For pure resolution, this beats almost everything else. I'd stay away from the older 50mm stuff too... they just wont do that sensor justice.
