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Nikon 85mm f/1.4D (on 5D)
With the superb performance and great versatility of the Nikon 85mm f/2.8D PC Micro Nikkor, I felt no compulsion to explore the performance of this lens. Hot spots seems to be nearly non-existent, so if you own this lens, it is well worth investigating as an option.
Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor hot spots
Exemplary performance. Well worth investigating if you happen to own this lens.
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