I listen to these videos as podcasts while cleaning my room. I love you, angry photographer.

@TheJoeGizzle

6 жыл бұрын

ArrKayCee hahaha this is when you know you’ve reached the pinnacle of available photography knowledge on KZread.

@ShotzMedia

3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking, I'd rather listen to Ken over podcasts

I feel like we need more 0-100 MPH rants like these. Kinda miss them.

Every lens that I have gotten recommended by the angry photographer is just the tits. The man knows his stuff! Thanks bro!

omg I died laughing when you said you would piss on other photographers with a blindfolded slightly out of focused portrait with a 200mm F/4, you're a god

@juliepham2811

7 жыл бұрын

kelvillain I

I feel like I just watched a South Park episode.

You saved my photography life dude. I got a D700 and this lens off of your recommendation. Result...I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! You REALLY know what the hell you are talking about. Awesome picture quality. I also cleaned the lens with the cotton swab and distilled water and my good lord is it clear. I'm stumped dude. Simply, thank you!

@kathodosdotcom

7 жыл бұрын

anything to help, email me anytime if you need something, so i could save you a few bucks or something on a purchase

Mr Angry , I just bought mine 200mm f4ais on eBay , I also own Nikkor 135 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 all of them I got thanks to you ☺️ My cameras are Nikon D3 and Nikon d700 which I will use till I leave this planet . Thank you for sharing your knowledge about photography 🙏

This channel is like a religion to me. Hahaha! I've been subscribed to your channel since 2016. And I've been revisiting all your lens recommendations for almost a month now. Watching it over and over coz I am trying to complete the lenses I need for my photography career. You are my saviour!

+Theoria Apophysis ***bear with me please*** My love of photography started my freshman year of high school, i took it as an elective course as many years as i could... its all i wanted to do after graduation. well, my Senior year 9-11 happened, i went into the military.. fast forward 13 yrs later when I remembered the itch i had in high school because i saw a wedding photographer movin' and groovin" at a friends wedding. i started with a D5500 which i had a week till i took it back and traded it for a refurbished D7100 and a used af-s 70-300mm VR ED. Being a hot shot national geographic photographer will never happen for me now, who the fuck has time for college in this economy with a full time job, mortgage, and a family right?... to the point.. Google, youtube and your sir, have been my professors for the last year and half. my primary lenses are most of these old school wonders you've been telling us about, as much as i love photography ill never be a professional, i fucking hate photoshop lol and cannot justify spending $1600 on a lens. and I'm actually grateful for it. Using these older lenses has forced me to remember what i learned in high school they force me to slow the fuck down and think about what it is I'm trying to accomplish and I'm a better photographer for it!!! so thanks brother your videos are the real CATS ASS!!

@kathodosdotcom

7 жыл бұрын

WOW, what a story man, but thats 99% you …..i was just the nut along the way :)

one of your best videos ever AP I love this lens just been using it this morning love it

"Finer than the waxed crotch of a Swedish super model" best quote this year.

I love your videos man thanks for all the help and insight! I really appreciate it

Thanks for all the lens suggestions, they really helped me I'm trying to build my lens collection, so thanks.

Rebuilt a film kit around your recommendations. Great stuff. Saved me a ton of money for excellent results. Thank you very much.

Literally i'm crying, when you swear...lol! Started to follow you the day b4 yesterday and i've already order the Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 from ebay! Love your recommendations especially on vintage lenses, many many many greetings from Greece! Keep up the awesomeness...Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ!!!

What a splendid radioactive lens!

You are hilarious! Literally laughing so hard I can’t breathe!

Just curious what lens would you recommend for low light indoor sports? Anything cheaper than the usual $2600 70-200 f2.8 from nikon? was thinking of the older gen like 80-200 but im not sure how well the autofocus would work in the low light.. Thanks in advance!

@kathodosdotcom

8 жыл бұрын

that nikkor lens sucks, get the tamron 70 200 2.8 VC for $1500

Thoughts on the 55-200 compared with the 18-200. why the huge price difference between the two? I already own the 18-55 kit lens and I'm looking to upgrade, thanks.

I have a Nikkor-Q 135 2.8. It was an Ai lens that was converted to Ais. I got it off ebay pretty cheap. Is it in the same league as the newer Ais version? It has scalloped aperture ring and the built in hood.

Quickly becoming my favorite you tuber, thank you for the recommendations. I adore older lenses and they are fun to shoot with and great learning tools. Thank You

Hey Ken, do you think the optics on the Non-AI version of the 200 f4 is worse or better? Suppose to have one less element :) I am thinking about the Q.C version that has coating.

Just ordered my 200mm f4. Slowly ticking off your recommendations. Got it for $70. :)

@kathodosdotcom

8 жыл бұрын

+Darryl Cobb glad i could help on something man!!! 70$ !!! damn

@DarrylCobb

8 жыл бұрын

+Theoria Apophasis You always do. I always note your recommendations and wait for the rush to die down. After a month or 3, prices fall and people forget. But I keep a running tally.

@vladimirivanov6353

3 жыл бұрын

Darryl...what is your opinion about this lens,please?

@DarrylCobb

3 жыл бұрын

@@vladimirivanov6353 It's a great outdoor lens. I love it for doing portraits in the park. It is very long though so I don't use it too often. It's a good lens.

This guy is a hero, effing national treasure!

Hello Thank you for the great info . I was wondering if you think there is any thing better about a pre AI 200mm f4 (with properly converted AI kit) with 4 elements and 7 blades aperture? Compared to the AI version you recommend here ? Which would you get ?

I already have the 55-200 VR DX, do you think its worth picking up one of these for my d7100? Or is it a better investment to go for a 60mm 2.8 Micro Nikkor? I have a baby coming soon....any suggestions for a good lens? I took your suggestion and got the 50mm 1.8, which is amazing. Picked it up a few days ago at a shop in Japan for 65$USD!

Just grabbed one for $70. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm really enjoying these beautiful old lenses. I now have the 28-85d and the 35-135d, although it's not the greatest, it's a good putzing around lens. Keep up the good work. Us novices really appreciate it.

Hi Ken, I purchased 135mm f2.8 ai & 200mm f4 recently. I have tried them with my D500. While I love the images produced by the 135mm, the 200mm images have been pretty average. No better than my 55-300mm. Any thoughts, Ideas?

"These lenses [new 70-200mm] are like eating a hotdog instead of filet mignon when it comes to light processing." Simple analogy, LOL!

how about the 80-200 f4 nikon ai lens do you recommend that?

One issue I do have (mind you I agree with the light passing through too many elements) is that f4 does make you use a higher ISO and digital noise looks crap - but film grain adds character. So the f4 is def a lens ill buy to try it out to see how it goes

As a newer photographer, I appreciate hearing varied opinions like yours. Something that would be helpful to me would be seeing examples of bad pictures on expensive lenses versus great ones on cheap lenses. I understand and trust what you say in the video, but it could help me as a photographer to actually see it demonstrated so that I know what to look for in my own photos.

Hi Angry photographer , how do you recommend the new Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 with rounded shape and Big AF stops button compared to the one on your table , I am about to grab one but I request your advice.Thanks

You are hilarious and the way to spew your expertise with hatred and sarcasm is so fun to watch. You've already sold me on the D500 over the D7200 and now with this, I don't have to sell my remaining nut on an expensive telephoto lens to get the shots I want. I understand what you mean by it all and just needed a V8 hit to the forehead. Keep it up.

I have taken action upon several of your recommendations. This was the absolute best. It’s an amazing lens. And for once, I bought it before prices went sky high.

Okay, so I already have a 135mm E series is it worth getting the 135 AI(s) version or go with the 200mm f4. Using a D7100 dx camera.

love the angry yesssss! informative as usual thank you for keeping it real!

haha.. luvvv it! thank you so much dude

Ken, this lens (5 elements) or older Nikkor-Q (4 elements) for using on Fuji (non-AI mount is OK with adapter, I presume)? There are also "type K" Nikkor 200/4 (transional from non-AI to AI, with AI/AI-S appearance and non-AI mount, have no idea about optics) - are they OK? They also can be had quite cheap.

@MyMuschilover

5 жыл бұрын

Alex Adrianov later production Q have same optics as AI, so they are the same optically. I have the Q and it's really good. I imagine the AI has multi coatings and is improvement in IQ over the earlier 200mm, but by not much really. It goes like that for many other lenses of that period. I have done some comparisons and these lenses are close in their performance, so it really boils down to your preferences.

My favorite Angry Photographer video... informative, educational, irreverent and entertaining!

Loving the videos. Always wanted to know what the best lens' were. As a non pro I couldn't afford to buy them all.

I just ordered a 200 f4 ai..Nikkor on eBay...prices are up a bit now due in part to excellent advice from people.... Still a great piece to have😌😍

@jeremiahdauphinais7186

8 жыл бұрын

Well how do you like it mate?

@crxracer805

8 жыл бұрын

How do u like it?

Just got one based solely on your recommendation. Amazing lens! Many thanks, Ken.

Dude u had me on the fuckin floor laughing!!!

@tilerman

6 жыл бұрын

This video is fucking priceless! I come back to it on a regular basis just for a pick me up. Genius.

Ken, I just recently bought a 180mm 2.8 ai-s Nikkor in mint condition for about $180. (the same model Kubrick converted to PL mount for his Arriflex). It feels incredible and takes incredible pictures, but how does it compare to the AUto focus 180 Nikon and the 200mm f/4??

Too Good ..You know I bought the "tokina 100mm 2.8" and am going for this one as well !! you are beating others black and blue in Skill !! post some photos that you shoot with the respective lens too -Thanks Man

"Angry" at his best "going Pompeii" on people who like big lenses. 😎

I love it when you go off on these aggressive tangents about the modern normie mindset when it comes to lenses. I could watch 1000 of these

Really enjoy your videos and love my 135mm you recommended, beautiful pics. Not to minimize mazimize but given a limited budget, would a 70-210 f4 not cover the same range as a 180mm and 200mm f4 combined?, or would the benefit be relevant to the fact that they are primes? Thanks Mark.

bit of a noob question, asking only coz im new to this. but does the 200mm f4 AI lens you recommend have autofocus? or is it only manual focus?

@kathodosdotcom

9 жыл бұрын

Lalinda Perera thats a manual lens! sharp as hell, and will make you REthink what lenses you ever use in the future.

Great video and I love my 200mm f4. I have taken some beautiful, sharp pictures with it and it pisses in the skull of the 70-300 I also have. I also purchased and love the 105mm and the 135mm. The color produced with these lens are outstanding. With my Nikon D3200 the 135mm always seems to be zoomed in for general use. With the 135mm I find myself shooting from the other side of the room. I still love the 135 and looking for situations to use it.

DUDE!! This guy is awesome!! Reminds me of talking to my friends. Awesome reviews and will now follow your other videos

Brilliant I love your reviews and sense of humour Thanks

This video just show up in my recommendation, I love you man xDD

Just picked up a minty fresh from JPN. These lenses are amazing. Love this and the 135 2.8 AI. I'm not a pro just a shooter that loves good glass. Funny how people have come to expect the flat images of a XX-200 zoom. Look at those super zooms - they turn out some dogs but some amateurs feel they are the end all be all of lenses (and those are pretty freaking expensive well $1000 or so). Like always - thanks again Ken for the knowledge and keep on passing the info down the line

Ken...I just received a copy of this gem today...got it for 40.99 + 25.00 shipping from Japan!. HORRY SHEET (as they would say in the land of its birth)...it is awesome! The freakin BEES KNEES baby! Thanks for the tip man...keep up the great vids and advice - YOU ROCK!!

@kathodosdotcom

7 жыл бұрын

hey man !!!!!

Thank you. Longtime photographer - just bought one 200mm f/4 AI under $100. Great vids.

@JavierPhotoMX

5 жыл бұрын

I got mine for 15 usd on ebay, and i used a coupon of 5 off so i got mine for 10 bucks i can't believe it.

Sir,you help a lot the new photographers to save money...its a sure donate...Ευχαριστω πολυ!

as i was watching your video, i found this lens Nikkor 200mm Ai F/4 with the leather case, lens in mint condition. 168.00 includes shipping. what a find. the pics of it are great. thanks for the great advise this is the 3rd lens i bought after watching your video. thanks very much

Thoughts on the Nikkor 17-35 f/2.8 D SWF AF-S? Worth it used? New?

@kathodosdotcom

9 жыл бұрын

Adam Palmer sure thing, I had one, bit slow autofocus, ....not a great resale value, ....would NOT pay more than $480 used minty for one. great lens.

Absolutely brilliant "must own" recommendations.. Your technical insights and explenations are totally sublime.. And you are SO right... Those prime AI´s, AI-s´s - even some pre AI Nikkors, are stunning quality - not just for the low price - but actually some of the best lenses money can buy at all. And your way of presenting that knowledge is just perfect... No BS commercials.. Just friendly advises from an "angry" pro.. Well done. Well done indeed.. Thanks - and keep up inspiring !

I think I understand your point on the elements.. since I spent years in audio... I 'll use an analogy.. I remember hearing about all these products that amp, preamp, equalized, went through some audio correcting electronics, and filters that magically improved the signal... At the end if the day... a direct connection to the source with the minimalist approach always gave a better reproduction of the signal..... by far! Of course, the way the electronics were executed that were in the signal path are critical to maximize output... or the quality of the sound. In photography, the fewer high quality elements, the less resulting manipulation and the closer you get to the source,,, or subject....I'm all in... great video!

@kathodosdotcom

9 жыл бұрын

me too!!! i have lots of MICROPHONE review videos up earlier this years, yes yes, all that Fing processed sound man!! its been "McDonalds-ized"

hahahahah Lol, Geeeee, I wonder if anyone has any doubts after you explained this so clearly with such beautiful sweet words !! Love it !!!

Love the videos would you make some recommendations on super telephoto lens .Thanks

ha ha ha love every video! Wish I could meet you! your the man!

Hay Theoria: Can you please explain the Nikkor Q-Auto lens? I see them a lot on EBay and are they quality lens. Thanks dude!

@kathodosdotcom

9 жыл бұрын

crusty ole turds, optically inferior, nope. Quality by WHOSE definition? not here.

Hello, what's your opinion on nikkor 24mm f2.0 AIS. I have one and can't find any video or review on KZread. Thank you.

Phenomenal lens. Captures gorgeous images. Got one off eBay for $66 after watching this video. Thanks so much for the recommendation - I have bought a bunch of older lenses based on your videos, and this one is definitely one of my favorites.

@kathodosdotcom

8 жыл бұрын

+Noddle Hill Just got off the road, 980 miles back to the other house, im wore out as hell. Aaaaaack .

Hi ,I hate to keep bothering you but I ordered a Tokina 100 macro and just " won " a nikkor 200 f 4 Ai on ebay and I have a nikkor 24-85 G that came with my D600 in fact I was going to sell it until you mentioned it being good, so I need a wide angle zoom what do you recommend .When I shot DX I had a tokina 11-16 which I loved but sold when I moved to FX,I still have a D90 but will probably sell.Thanks for your time

@kathodosdotcom

9 жыл бұрын

mike falasca hell yes, i wouldnt sell that lens!!! Nope! wide zoom for your D600, easy answer there, the 18-35 G FX Nikkor (only get the G version!!!!!!) alas however , NOBODY gets rid of that lens, and finding a used one is near impossible. winks

i almost shit myself laughing, dude.... this is the best rant in the history of mankind :)))))))))))))))))

I'm with you on this. Love my 80mm f2, 135mm f2.8 and 200mm f4. Thank you for this excellent video.

One of my favorite videos!!!! :D

Just bought one on eBay and it's all you said it would be. Great recommendation! Keep 'em coming. If you're into it, please provide info./video on how to capture stars at night - astrophotography. Thanks!

Hi Ken, appreciate the time you put in making these videos. Question or possible video topic. How do you determine the corresponding focal length of the AI/AIS lens on a DX camera? What is the equivalent focal length of this 200mm on DX? PS. I have a copy of this lens 👌 Cheers

@lesath7883

Жыл бұрын

DX Nikon. You multiply the length by 1.5

Ken .well i just watched this again ,and as before i really do enjoy your unique approach to lenses and cameras i just found one on ebay and bought it for 110.00 us it is a ai-s lense but still im sure i will be very happy with it ,you haven't steered us wrong yet so thanks again buddy

I just scooped up one of those 70-210 F4 because of your recommendation and Dave Rusk's. I love how that is built reminds me of shooting the 35mm cameras growing up. I think that 70-210 will sync up nice on my old D300. I have a D610 but I started dabbling in some of the early DSLR bodies I couldn't afford. D100, 200 and D300. Thank you for these videos, I'll be binge watching.

I wish I had found this channel before getting my d5300, all of this great lenses you recommend aren't compatible with the mount of the camera. Is there a way to make them fit into the camera (an adapter) or should I get the 7100 as you recommend? Keep up the great work, greetings from the Dominican Republic.

@christopherbartleson8918

5 жыл бұрын

From what Nikon says, it should be compatible, imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d5300/compatibility02.htm

@christopherbartleson8918

5 жыл бұрын

If it doesn't have the aperture coupling ring, it's not really compatible, you end up having to set up everything manually because it won't meter with it, and you would have to use an external meter, might be better to have a D7100, more lens compatibility.

Hey what is your thoughts on the 70-210 f4 micro? sorry about posting this here but I just thought of it plus I just watched this rant I mean video.

@justinanderson2675

9 жыл бұрын

Justin Anderson for macro work

You are simply awesome ......funny and so so intelligent helping out with people to actually decide the best stuff to get at the right price .....keep rocking .......by the way ....you are crazy and I love watching your videos

It's videos like this which makes me convinced YOU are the ONLY source, to listen to when it comes to purchasing any type of gear. Thank you so much for being yourself.

HELP! I bought the nikon 200mm 1.4 because of your recommendations. I am new to photography, and I can't seem to get it to work like the others. Do I have to do something special in order to run it? I put it on auto and it wouldn't take any pictures. I put it in manual and it only takes fuzzy pictures or black. I really trust your knowledge with this. Can you please help me?

@kathodosdotcom

8 жыл бұрын

+Carolyn Haney auto??????? hehhehe, that is NOT gonna work, it will work in manual mode and aperture priority. what camera do you have?

@carolynhaney8046

8 жыл бұрын

+Theoria Apophasis I have a d7000. This was my first manual lens. After I got it figured out, I was able to take some great pictures. My instructor has this lens and told me it is a great lens as well. Thanks for sharing this information.

okay Ken, so I think I might have made a ton of mistakes in my desire to get it right. First, I am new to photography. I bought a d7200 body only, then got myself a nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3g ED VR auto focus S DX, and nikon 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW. prime af-s, thinking I had done really well. After finding your videos I am not sure at all. I started watching your must have videos. picked up the 35mm f/1.8G af-s DX lens. I still need a speed light (recommendations? ) I want to do macro and wildlife/Landscape. What lenses to I need to get?

@kathodosdotcom

9 жыл бұрын

mona chandler i just sent U an email

Have you tried the 200 mm f4 micro Ais?? I love my 60 afD, but for some subjects the 200mm would be useful. Thanks

Good stuff. Really good stuff. I bet this would be awesome on a D700.

Is there a lens with a longer focal length than 200mm that you can recommend for a good price? I currently have the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S. I've been interested in testing the waters with bird photography.

@kathodosdotcom

9 жыл бұрын

yes, the 70-300 VR (ONLY THE VR version!!!) G, perfect for FX or DX its $300 minty used Ebay all day long

Are the ai-converted lenses worth it? Or are they completely different?

I like shooting airshows. Telephoto zooms are useful for framing aircraft at varying distances from the same spot. FWIW, I've used both the Nikkor 80 - 200 mm AF-D and the Nikkor 70-300 mm VR G. I admit I envying Canon shooters because of the Canon EF 100 - 400 mm zoom. That focal length range would be near ideal. Thanks for your passion for great lenses!

Hi I just ordered that 200mm :)) can you do some review of lens for wedding photography :))plz.

I LOVE your lens reviews✌️

Is this still a good portrait lens on a DX?

I don't know if you have done a video like what I am suggesting but, maybe you could do a video suggesting a old version which beats the newer version - you have the 135 and the 200 - are their any other ai lenses that do better than the modern equivalent.

still another lens that won't shine on my asp-c d5200?...btw...that voightlander 58mm was fantastic on my first shoot with it...deff a learning curve locking down the focus wide open but I still did well ...thanks for the recommendation

I have watched many of your videos with rock solid analysis backed by science and facts! I am not a pro like many here , just started photography as a hobby 3 years ago and I learn something new everyday. I have watched 1000's of videos on you tube but I can say that I trust your analysis more than anyone else here! I like your style & in depth real analysis with recommendation, not just another clown on you tube! I will continue to watch and support your videos! Please continue to keep it real!!

I have a Sony a6300, would you recommend this lens even though I don't have a full frame camera? Thanks.

@kathodosdotcom

8 жыл бұрын

i dont have a 6300 man, i cant help there! :/

I ordered a 135mm f/2 AI-S (vs the 2.8) to extend its use in poor ambient light. I also literally just bought a near mint 200mm f/4 out of Japan for $67 shipped. I don't even have a set purpose for it, but I figure it is so cheap, why not add it to my collection and see what comes out of it! Thanks for all of the great recommendations!

I need some help. I have a Nikon D5600, but I want to buy lens which has more zoom after 70-300mm lens ? I want to purchase a zoom lens.

Good to hear this is recommended. I picked this lens up at a vintage camera show for $100cdn a few months ago. On test, read the expiry on a license plate from 1/4 mile away pixel-peeped on a D800

Thank you for your contribution in educating those of us who really want to learn AND save money on photo gear. If you haven't done so yet, can you please someday discuss and review your recommendation of older Nikkor lenses suitable for use on the latest Sony NEX camera bodies (e.g. Alpha series). Thank you once again. Andre' C.

@kathodosdotcom

9 жыл бұрын

ohhh, thank you !!! and warm hugs!!!! sure thing, .....on vacation for next couple weeks.

😂😂😂😂 He keeps it real 😂😂😂😂

I loved when you were angry!!!! lol

@kathodosdotcom

4 жыл бұрын

i still am, i just keep it tamped down