"RichA" wrote in message
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The new 85mm f1.4 price seems very high, compared to the older one,
unless it's just an unrealistic MSRP.

It's metal - not plastic.

"Featuring a completely new optical design and a built-in Silent Wave
focus motor, it also includes Nikon's top-end goodies including a 9-bladed
diaphragm, Nano Crystal coating for the reduction of flare, a magnesium
alloy body shell and weathersealing."