Great review, all of your videos are, I have the 24-120 and I don't think it's worth me changing, I like the extra range and if I want to go arty I put on a prime.
@jb-xc4oh27 күн бұрын
Is the Nikon 600mm F5.6 ED IF in the same category as the 400mm F3.5 as far as image quality. I am considering buying one in mint condition with all the filter inserts at a decent price.
@benneves6649Ай бұрын
About fresnel lenses, I have tested them on a D850 and they perform exceptionally well. The freznel ridges are too small to affect image "resolution" and the only hint they're being used is through bokeh which has a very slightly frizzy inner structure - easily corrected out. In fact, most manufacturers will turn to freznnel in the future as nano scale resin lithography becomes a more efficient (and potentially cheaper) way to bend light without colour aberrations. Those who don't will simply be left behind.
@ltra42Ай бұрын
I'm an absolute noobie and all I wanted to know was how far can i zoom with the big lens. This answered my questions, including quality of the image so tyvm and good job.
@judithdougcarr2363Ай бұрын
For the money this would be,extremely hard to beat often out performing much more expensive lenses. I have one I use on my Nikon D7000 which rarely comes off, absolutely brilliant images. Doug Kelly New Zealand
@sethcarpenter13912 ай бұрын
I purchased this lens with my first camera ever (the wonderful D810) about 3 years ago. It’s been with me as I learned and it’s gotten me through everything from documentary style photo journalistic assignments to portraits and even some second shooting on sports. The only 2 downsides from my perspective are the fact that it isn’t a faster aperture (not that I can expect any more from such a wide zoom range) and the vignetting (tho even that is not so bad nor common enough to make it a deal breaker) this is a fantastic lens and I have zero regrets about purchasing it
@coutopraze2 ай бұрын
The AF-S version of the 60mm micro is great for those looking to use the automatic focus stacking feature of the D850.
@andrescastro81982 ай бұрын
I had to buy this as a back up lens, because of the brittle and cheap plastic of my 24-70 2.8 which is only giving me headaches lately. I think I'll keep it anyways.
@odysseusreturns91332 ай бұрын
I bought the AFd version of this lens second hand, more to satisfy my curiosity and now I cannot part with it.
@odysseusreturns91332 ай бұрын
Very valid advice. I resisted the temptation to upgrade to FX seeing that the D7000 suited all my needs, I did however upgrade to the D7100 as the higher number of megapixels allowed me to get away with more severe cropping when used for wildlife shots.
@odysseusreturns91332 ай бұрын
Nice summary, thanks. Personal favourites are all AFD lenses, the 80-200 f2.8, though heavy, is the closest i have come to prime lens sharpness on a zoom. And for macro results, the 105 f2.8. Absolutely spectacular. The 50mm F1.4 AFd doesn't disappoint though not at it's best wide open. Like the 28mm F2.8 AFd. I sold this lens and i am now regretting that decision.
@makemystronger..freemegapi68002 ай бұрын
Nikon Hall off fame lenses is 80-200
@MyTv-3 ай бұрын
Manual focus is actually an advantage in some type of photography. Especially in object documentation such as professional architectural documentation.
@user-kp1jk5fe4v3 ай бұрын
Incredible review.! I am looking at the China made SWM AF-S model, and you help me understand its value!
@diveaddict68853 ай бұрын
Fashion photographers love the 180mm lens
@diveaddict68853 ай бұрын
I shoot the 105 2.8 d macro lens tack sharp
@josh33263 ай бұрын
I’m a professional garage door photographer, and can attest that the lens would never be found in my bag while shooting for clients. 😂😂😂😂
@joekelly93693 ай бұрын
I have the 200-500 f5.6 new boxed but am keeping the 200-400 its been with me to long to sell . I expected the 500 to match the £4000 + lens , although its sharp the pro lens just pips it , so the 2-500 has been stuck in its box from day 2 .
@user-fo7kk5by8c3 ай бұрын
I didn't know there was a way to manually focus through the viewfinder. I have been Eyeballing this ais lens on my d40 and struggling to get the focus. HOLY SMOKES thank you so much!
@ionluv3 ай бұрын
It’s funny because I just got done watching a portrait photographer who took a look at every single lens he used to see, which is the most used lens in his photography, and it happened to be the canon equivalent of this focal length zoom lens.
@NCSTalkid4 ай бұрын
just got one secondhand. plan on use at my z50 with ftz2. along with z35/1.8 and milvus 50/1.4
@Joker-yb6ksАй бұрын
I always choice 1.4,in my dry bos 24,35,50,58,85 this 5 lens all 1.4g with d850 and zf
@thomasmollo-mg3nv4 ай бұрын
ALWAYS remember to switch off the Auto Focus (put AF to M) on the camera otherwise you will damage the auto focus motor
@anthonyocarroll56304 ай бұрын
Please do not forget the prices for these lens
@bartoszpajak22854 ай бұрын
It’s my preferred travel lens. It’s simply the one to do it all.
@peteherb51704 ай бұрын
What a great, critically constructed and thorough discussion of these lenses! All other 'reviews' ive found on this lense are just gushy without any detailed discussion. This has really helped me think twice about whether i would want/need/use this lense vs alternative options, especially where budget is a huge factor. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@waseemhassam3 ай бұрын
What did you decide in the end?
@akmmonirulislam39614 ай бұрын
I've following lenses: 1. 14-24mm f:2.8 AF-S 2. 50mm f:1.2 AI-s 3. 105mm f:2.8 AF-S VR Micro 4. 80-200mm f:2.8 AF-D 5. 35mm f:2 AF-D and 6. 28-300mm f:3.5-5.6 AF-S VR I use Nikon D810 camera.
@joekelly93694 ай бұрын
I replaced my 200 -400 f4 with this lens , the pack size is more manageable 😃 with the body atached
@judithdougcarr23634 ай бұрын
I don't know the availability of the Nikkor AFD 28-105 3.5 now as I purchased mine years ago and even then it was a nice budget price, I've never regretted buying this lens as it gives me outstanding images, that even much more expensive lenses are capable of. It's macro is a big part of it's feature too. If anyone has the opportunity to come across one for sale, then grab it. I guarantee you will absolutely love it. Mine stays on my camera 90% of the time.
@brucetaylor6074 ай бұрын
Excellent review on the Nikon 24-70mm f2.8. You really broke down the pros and cons of this lens. Honorable mention in your conclusion on the 18-70mm f3.5-4.5 zoom. I just recently purchased this zoom for my Nikon D3500 in excellent used condition and it can hold its own against the 24-70mm f2.8 at a substantially lower price.
@user-ii2vi5hw3d4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@user-ii2vi5hw3d4 ай бұрын
As a retire veteran I am happy too say happy i am not a photographer but this video was the video that made me interested in photography. Thank you for sharing the video and I finally got all three and I am now on my way.
@dellwynmckenzie41245 ай бұрын
I got mine as a kit lens when I bought my D750. I love this lens, because it’s so versatile. Its the best travel lens because if the 24mm wide angle and the 120mm zoom is a good Combination for most conditions. It’s a bit heavy, but nothing that I can’t handle. It’s just a great lens.
@vichu72435 ай бұрын
Thank You for these Three Informative videos,as I have recently purchased this Lens ...thanks again.
@agsurfer34345 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, I learned a lot about using older glass from your video. Things I did not know which made using them easier.
@chawenhalo00895 ай бұрын
Yeah! I used to manage the Odd Bins wine shop on King's Parade. The stone on both the College and the Chapel changes aspect with the light and because it's so well exposed, it makes for a fantastic site multiple times a day.
@hoangvu6205 ай бұрын
It's a shame that you can't like a video more than once. Your review is already a legacy for Nikon DSLR users out there, sir. Fantastic job. Fantastic.
@thomasphillips58505 ай бұрын
Great review, I own the 24-120 and would not be without it. As you say this is a very versatile lense. Thanhs again
@413TomaccoRoad5 ай бұрын
I tried it. I like the 180 2.8 ED ais better.
@justjesse2475 ай бұрын
Excellent review. Really appreciate it, you did a bang up job! I bought the 3.5f 400mm on the recommendation of a friend, and THEN and only then, watched your review. I am, to say the least, relieved.
@h.n.40605 ай бұрын
Not sure if anyone will respond, but if you or anyone else reading this who has this lens, do you know how it handles stars? What I specifically want to know is how bad (if any) the chromatic aberration is. Do bright stars appear to have violet halos?
@PeterKKraus5 ай бұрын
You should be Piff The Magic Dragon's photographer.😅
@tchouros5 ай бұрын
I find manual focusing rather unpleasant, I don't know if my camera has a problem, but it seems that some "points" are harder than others when focusing manually... Perhaps because of the movement caused by the internal motor over time...
@joekelly93695 ай бұрын
Brilliant lens , I Remember canon users getting mounts to use this and the 14-24 on canon cameras a decade or 2 ago
@boredcat75 ай бұрын
I have the 50 1.4 d but it’s not sharp at all, the 1.8d and 1.8g are much sharper especially wide open
@thomasphillips58505 ай бұрын
One of my favorites is the 135 f2 D af DC, talk about razor sharp.
@vandalton49486 ай бұрын
That was immensely helpful. Thanks!
@HI2LIFE6 ай бұрын
Agree 100%! I have this 180mm f/2.8 AF D Classic! And will NEVER part with it. It grabbed my attention when I viewed the very first photo I took with it! Note: I have the new Nikon ZF and with this lenses combo it’s pure magic when manually focusing! And the lens hood it’s my favourite hood ever made… it’s there when you need and you barely notice when you either using it or not using it… just the sliding back and forth it’s just the best hood design ever made by anyone!
@bengworldwideadventures6 ай бұрын
If you took the picture with the Nikon D7000 there is a crop Faktor of 1.5, wich means if you use 50 mm it’s actually 75mm
@413TomaccoRoad6 ай бұрын
The 50 1.8 ais and AF-D are the best in sharpness and micro contrast.