Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G Lens JAA136DA review

Overall, the Nikon 58mm ƒ/1.4G AF-S Nikkor is a bit of a strange beast. Compared to its 50mm cousins, the 58mm ƒ/1.4G lens is very large and very expensive. And despite the very high $1,700 price tag, we found the image quality results a bit disappointing for a lens at this price point.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G review

The AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G is an unusual lens, both in terms of its slightly eccentric focal length and its optical design philosophy. It's not especially sharp for a lens that's designed to be used at large apertures, but this is offset by the excellence of its images in almost every other respect. Its audience will naturally be limited by its sky-high price, but we suspect many owners will fall in love with the images it can create.

Low light photography, and selective focus shooting;

FX photographers looking for a general purpose 'normal' prime - the 50mm f/1.4G is likely a better choice;