Why are modern 50mm lenses so damned complicated?

Re:Why are modern 50mm lenses so damned complicated? by jeromenerf on Monday May 10, 2021 @04:43PM (#27110685)

I hope not. My Nikkor 135mm dc is quadrupled in value since I bought it :)

DC stands for “defocus control", as distorting the bokeh forward of backward.

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Re:Why are modern 50mm lenses so damned complicated? by skhr0680 on Monday May 10, 2021 @08:42PM (#27112805)

I picked up an old stock 105mm last year, case included. I love how it makes people look, it's a great bridge between vintage and modern lenses.

How do you feel abbout the DC function? I've found R settings don't really focus correctly with AF, so it's best to focus manually. Is that the case with the 135mm version too?

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