Last time I used to visit the Nikon event at MV almost yearly for free sensor cleaning 😂

What strap you using? The original Nikon D800 strap?

AF-D lens... somehow I feel the AF 😂 especially when the screw drive a bit worn out.

Btw any Nikon 50mm f/1.8 S users here? I’m using 50mm f/1.8 G on my Z6 but the quality kinda meh 😅 too used to my 85 f/1.4 and 35 f/1.4. How much did you paid for the 1.8 s and what’s your verdict?

Actually downgrade to mirrorless , can't afford to lug around big gears. Down size as much as possible.

Z6 more like an entry FF mirrorless, but D800 is like a semi pro FF though.

Back then, Nikon doesn't seem to focus on their 50mm. I started off with the 50mm f/1.8D, then I was considering to upgrade to the 50mm f/1.4G but ended up with the 50mm f/1.8G cause it was sharper and had nicer color. But all the 50mm ranges back then was pretty meh... and then this Z mount one came and was looking at review the 50mm sharpness despite being 50mm totally blow all the other 50mm in the market including the Sigma ART and some even compared it with the Zeiss Otus.

Z7 is pretty much overkill for me, though I would like the additional phase detect sensors but other than that Z6 is more than enough for me. Compared to my X-T3, this Z6 doesn't have eye AF yet (yeah I'm kinda lazy now haha, am done with the focus and recompose thingy).

The only native lens I have is 24-70 f/4, and its plenty small . Compact! The rest... is pretty much my F mount lenses.

I tried this lens back then when it was launched at the Nikon Center, I remember the bokeh was creamy smooth but sharpness didn't impress me. But hell of pricey one though.

50mm f/1.8 G isn’t bad or horrible, it’s also the best bang for bucks among Nikon F-mount line up. But still compared to the Nikon N series lens, and the newer S series its whole different story. All my other lens are N series, and Nikon didn’t have a N series 50mm while the 58mm came much later and cost hole in the pocket 😂

I definitely don’t mind extra sharpness especially when working with the 36MP D800 back then, the 50mm f/1.8G simply can’t exactly resolve it nicely wide open. Even on the Z6 it simply don’t look good. Initially thinking might be a lemon unit or a de centered lens but looking at more reviews comparing it versus the S version, wah 😅

Bite the bullet and decided to grab the 50mm f/1.8S even before selling my f/1.8G. So far no regrets, optics is definitely superior and comparable to my 85 f/1.4G! Plus side the motor is so silent that I could video with it as well.

Now anyone looking for good condition 50mm f/1.8G (very under utilized, I think not even 300 clicks) can PM me 😂

Now I’m tempted to replace my 16-35 f/4 VR with the new 14-30 f/4S. Since the Z6 has IBIS, I don’t need the oversized lens on the Z6.

Sorry to hear that bro, at least you're ok. Money can earn back

RM2650 from Lazada (SSK), its definitely heavier than the 50 1.8G, but I think if 1.8G + FTZ more or less similar weight IMO. I need to check this... I never used the 50G after I got the 50S LOL.

Hey guys, any of you been surveying for 2nd hand gears? Would like to know whats the value like for these items (mint condition).

1. 16-35 f/4 VR
2. 50mm f/1.8G

Kinda surveying the market before I list them for sale.

My 16-35 outer shell barrel replaced before at Nikon, even the serial number changed LOL. Pretty much the rubbers and exterior in good condition so far (spent quite a bit to replace too dang it). RM3.3 is nice price . Dang I asked at my FB kena lowball aiya, but I saw one friend selling his 16-35 at 2800, and its pretty beat up cause he uses for job a lot.

Thanks for the input!

Thanks! I will sell it together , unlikely to sell seperately a bit hard to sell the filter later on. I have this 52mm filter from my old 50mm f/1.8D... until now still on my hand

Nikon f/1.8G shot by the f/1.8S

This post has been edited by celciuz: Jun 12 2019, 09:51 PM

So I recalled watching a 24-70 f/2.8 comparison review for Nikon, here you go. .

I'm not taking up jobs now, am using the 24-70 f/4 S as my all rounder zoom lens. If I were to buy, its will be the Z mount I'm using the primes more now anyways... 35, 50 and 85.

The S line however looks pretty impressive though...

My SB900 wheel is wonky, anyone sent this for repair before? How much roughly did it cost?