Nikon FX wide-to-standard primes
Hey y'all, I found a great deal on a Nikon DF over the weekend and pulled the trigger on that. I have a weird obsession with Nikon DSLRs, and I'm hoping this camera scratches that itch.
Anyway, there are so many F mount compatible lenses that I find myself at a loss when thinking about the 20-40mm range for wide-to-standard-primes. I don't want to spend too much money, and I want a good walk around lens. Any suggestions? I know we got some Nikon people here. Thanks for your help ✌️
Super cool camera. I have a D4 same awesome sensor.
The 28mm f2.8 AI-S is supposed to be one of the best 28mm lenses ever. The AI-s version (as opposed to the AI) Nikon let the engineers get crazy.
I am going to get one.
NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights No.57 | NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights | Nikon Consumer
comparison vs to Voigtlander
Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AiS (late) vs. Voigtländer 28mm f/2.8 SLII-S — thomas eisl avantgarde.photography
Quote from KankRat on February 27, 2024, 12:32 pmSuper cool camera. I have a D4 same awesome sensor.
The 28mm f2.8 AI-S is supposed to be one of the best 28mm lenses ever. The AI-s version (as opposed to the AI) Nikon let the engineers get crazy.
I am going to get one.
NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights No.57 | NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights | Nikon Consumer
comparison vs to Voigtlander
Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AiS (late) vs. Voigtländer 28mm f/2.8 SLII-S — thomas eisl avantgarde.photography
I'll check out those links, thank you! I don't have a 28 mil but I love the focal length. Just another excuse to buy a lens I suppose... 😉
https://phillipreeve.net/blog/nikon-nikkor-35mm-f-2-8/
I had a Pre AI copy of this lens. It was so tack sharp. I briefly owned a Nikon Df, and regret selling it. I never shot enough with it to enjoy it to it's full potential.
Quote from SpruceBruce on February 27, 2024, 9:41 pmhttps://phillipreeve.net/blog/nikon-nikkor-35mm-f-2-8/
I had a Pre AI copy of this lens. It was so tack sharp. I briefly owned a Nikon Df, and regret selling it. I never shot enough with it to enjoy it to it's full potential.
Thanks for the link! And I feel you on gear selling regret. There are a few lenses I've owned that I kick myself over selling. Will share some snaps with the DF once I take it for a spin
Check out the Voigtlander lineup too. There is a thread on the Nikon forum on Fred Miranda forums, "voigtlander for Nikon". There are some really nice looking IQ but a lot were shot with the new Zf so I am not sure if it's the camera or the lens. They reputed to be really good though. The build quality looks old school outrageous and they have a chip.
The fact that someone is manufacturing a manual focus prime of that quality in 2024 for not a lot of cash is pretty cool. As far as I know they are manufactured in Japan, so the QC is probably spot on.
Quote from KankRat on February 28, 2024, 3:29 pmCheck out the Voigtlander lineup too. There is a thread on the Nikon forum on Fred Miranda forums, "voigtlander for Nikon". There are some really nice looking IQ but a lot were shot with the new Zf so I am not sure if it's the camera or the lens. They reputed to be really good though. The build quality looks old school outrageous and they have a chip.
The fact that someone is manufacturing a manual focus prime of that quality in 2024 for not a lot of cash is pretty cool. As far as I know they are manufactured in Japan, so the QC is probably spot on.
I ended up grabbing a couple used Voigtlanders, a 28mm and a 58mm. Don't have either yet but I'm excited. Thanks again for your thoughts!
Sweet! Can't wait to see some shots. You are going to have a bomb diggity Nikon kit.
I started shooting Nikon in 1983 with FM2 (brand new from Adorama). I only had the 50 f1.8 AI-s and in about 1992 I got a used 70-200 f4.5 AI (it was factory converted), which I paid $350 for back then. Never really could afford all the glass I wanted. I always admired how beautiful the workmanship on that old glass was.
This guy has some pretty good info on old Nikkor goodness. He is a descent shooter too. There is a link to his Flickr page. There are nudes on there in case anyone is uptight about that.
https://www.youtube.com/@BriansPhotoShow
The 35mm f1.8 can be picked up reasonably cheap and for the price is a great lens.
