The lens nails the landscape so crisp, from my trip to a citadel city

@MarcoAries

2 ай бұрын

It is indeed quite sharp!

I’ve a pretty comprehensive set of Nikkor vintage lenses from 20mm to 300mm. I have the 28mm f3.5. THE 28 to have is the f2.8 AIS, but it’s going price is typically £180 or more. I love Nikkor lenses. As you’ve said, they all exude quality, both optically and mechanically. The other key benefit of them is they are easy to disassemble and repair/clean. A big 👍 from me for Nikkors!

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they get pricey fast! I was expecting them to be a little overrated, but they do hold up to their fame!

@pieterdegelder6563

Жыл бұрын

i got the 28mm f2.8 AI in a pack together with a 50mm f2 AI and a nikon fm

@Andrew-ro7xj

4 ай бұрын

Does the Ai lens work well?

With this lens, you need the AIS version which had updated optics. It has the reputation of being a marked improvement over the earlier versions which had different optics. I have not owned the earlier versions so cannot comment personally but I did own the AIS version and it was excellent.

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

I'll keep that in mind 😉

Short and sweet - look forward to the 50mm review!

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

It's coming... sooner or later 😅

Molto Bene, a fine review. Bravo.

@MarcoAries

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great video as always Marko.. If you ever come to Serbia.. Let me know...

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻😉

I've been wanting one of these, for a while now. Although preferrably the f2.

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

28mm f2 sounds pretty sexy!

Very nice video again, Marco! I don't have a Nikkor 28mm myself, looks good, is it on pair with the Canon equivalents? My favourite Nikon lenses is the 50mm 1.4 you're about to test, and the 35mm 2.0.

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

I'm working on a comparison between the Nikkor and the Canon FD, I'm expecting them to be on the same level!

Love Nikkor lenses. Have an early 28 3.5, would definitely like to aquire a 28 2.8 ai just a little to $$ for a focal length I don't use a lot. Looking forward to the 50 1.4 video, that lens is a love it or hate it.

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

I was lucky and got the 28 and the 50 for around 40€ a piece. I'm working on the review of the 50, but I haven't formed an opinion, yet. For now I can say that I wasn't expecting that much of a difference between a 1.8 and a 1.4, especially because I've been shooting with a Sigma 30mm 1.4 for years.

@ryanbeer5262

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoAries nice, 40£ was a steel for the 28

My main set of lenses for shooting video are Nikon AI-S primes... I feel that they have the right amount of character.

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, sometimes you find that one set of lenses that is just perfect for you! I've enjoyed using this Nikkor and I was positively surprised by its quality, but here in Italy they are easily twice as expensive than Canon FDs and hard to find...

@gearheadchannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoAries True... they can get a little pricey. (and sometimes the newer AF-D versions are cheaper)

I had an 85mm F1.8. Was really neat.

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

80/85 are ridiculously hard to find, of any brand... The only one I had was a medium format CZJ 🤣

Looks pretty good to me.

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

It does!

Thanks for this great video. I just want to ask if AI lenses are compatible with nikon d7200?

@MarcoAries

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support. I don't use Nikon cameras, so I can't say for sure, but they should be compatible.

@user-lm7pf3tx4h

Жыл бұрын

@@MarcoAries because other says that it can damage the camera. By the way thank you. Keep making informative videos like this.

@MarcoAries

Жыл бұрын

I've heard that it might happen, yes, but I don't know which cameras and lenses cause that, there should be a compatibility chart somewhere.

@GreginMD

7 ай бұрын

The Nikon D7200 is crop sensor F mount camera which has no problem with AI, or the newer AI-s lenses. The lenses you don't want to mount are the PRE-AI lenses, or the ones made before the AI lenses.

Great video and great lens. I have one. RS. Cao

@MarcoAries

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support!

Looks like a decent lens, similar to my Mir-10A 28mm f/3.5 but perhaps with a bit more CA. And lighter/less bulky of course.

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

Comparing Soviet and Japanese lenses is always interesting, you can see al the differences in design and construction!

Is this optically the same as the Nikkor 28mm f2.8 AF?

@MarcoAries

3 ай бұрын

I don't know, sorry.

@suzannewalker2320

15 күн бұрын

No, is not the same optical formula as the AF-D version.

how much price for that lens now?

@MarcoAries

Жыл бұрын

Hard to say, it varies a lot based on where you are in the world. Here they go for anywhere in between 50 and 120 euros...

@madususuoat9548

Жыл бұрын

@@MarcoAries is that price for used lens or new lens?

@MarcoAries

Жыл бұрын

This lens has been out if production for decades, there are no new ones

I'd both AIS 28/2.8 & AI 28/2.8. AIS is better in short distance and AI is better in far end. :)

@MarcoAries

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

hey i got the lens too, paired with my fm2n fg and f90. good lens. but i plan on ditching both with milvus 35/2 for compact all rounder lens. i already got milvus 50 (i got mint secondhand for 450 bucks)

@NCSTalkid

3 ай бұрын

milvus 50 too large and too heavy for my fm2n and fg

@MarcoAries

3 ай бұрын

Ah, that's an unexpected pairing, but if it works for you, all the better!

@NCSTalkid

3 ай бұрын

@@MarcoAries yes work fine but not ergonomically suited at all

@MarcoAries

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I can imagine! 😁

Leica R ~ Contax >> Konica >> etc >> Nikkor last on the list imho :D both in quality and aesthetically. Thanks for sharing

@MarcoAries

2 жыл бұрын

That's one of the cool things if vintage lenses, there's a set to everyone's taste!