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Jim Mitchell ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) was saying something along these lines: >If I wanted to take a picture where the sun is low on the horizon and clearly >visible in the scene (e.g. early morning westbound coming out of the sun), >which Nikon piece of glass would minimize internal reflections, flare, etc.: > >Nikon 50mm f1.8? >Nikon 50mm f1.4? Jim, Historically, the Nikon (Nikkor, I'm assuming) 1.4 is better than the 1.8, it's a higher grade lens all the way around. Now, for general shooting, you may not see a difference between the two, but in the extremes like shooting with the sun in the frame, every little defect and shortcoming in a lens is exaggerated. Also assuming that both lenses are performing optimally, the 1.4's better optics, better multicoating, and reduced flare will pay dividends. 1.8s cost less than 1.4s for more reasons than just that half stop. Scott Scott Withrow Terre Haute, Indiana (more or less) http://www.railcenter.com ======================================================= -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved =======================================================
