I like most the Nikkor 28mm 3.5 I like the metal construction and overall rendition of the image of the Nikkor I have had problems with Minolta lenses with plastic components (50mm f1.7, two slightly different copies), the plastics parts degrades and some plastic debris accumulate in the lens, then you need to open it and clean the debris that is evident in the images. So I try to avoid lenses with plastic or rubber parts.
Definitely yes but your camera won't be able to operate in program mode as this version of the lens lacks the switch. I don't know if the 1981 release has the program mode switch or not.
Thanks a lot, David. Always enjoy your vids on film cameras which I love just as you do. I have several Minolta lenses including this one. I use a Fotodiox Pro MD-NIK adapter to mount it on a Nikon dslr, D3100. I have one major problem using them. The aperture has to be 5.6 at least to be sharp. 1.4-4 all give blurry images on any of my collection of MD or MC lenses. The photos are not usable. Do you have any advice on how to use them to produce clear images on larger openings (smaller F numbers)? Thanks again.
Thank you! For the MD-NF adapter, there may not be anything you can do. If it has an optical corrective element in it, that may be the source of the issue. Also, using the D3100, you're using the APS-C part of the image center and enlarging it more than this lens was originally designed for, which, combined with the D3100's sensor, may tax the lens' ability to resolve more than they can tolerate.
tyvm for a thorough review - i look forward to the other brands in the 28mm focal range.
Thank you! I'm hoping to get the comparison video of them out this year, too.
Great review, I would love to see some more Olympus Zuiko lenses featured!
Thank you! The next Zuiko is the 50mm 3.5 keep which is tentatively scheduled for November 13.
I like most the Nikkor 28mm 3.5
I like the metal construction and overall rendition of the image of the Nikkor
I have had problems with Minolta lenses with plastic components (50mm f1.7, two slightly different copies), the plastics parts degrades and some plastic debris accumulate in the lens, then you need to open it and clean the debris that is evident in the images. So I try to avoid lenses with plastic or rubber parts.
Plastic lens parts from all makers in the 80s and 90s are not holding up well.
hello david , thanks for your videos ! can we use this lens on a Minolta X-700 ?
Definitely yes but your camera won't be able to operate in program mode as this version of the lens lacks the switch. I don't know if the 1981 release has the program mode switch or not.
Thanks a lot, David. Always enjoy your vids on film cameras which I love just as you do.
I have several Minolta lenses including this one. I use a Fotodiox Pro MD-NIK adapter to mount it on a Nikon dslr, D3100. I have one major problem using them.
The aperture has to be 5.6 at least to be sharp. 1.4-4 all give blurry images on any of my collection of MD or MC lenses. The photos are not usable.
Do you have any advice on how to use them to produce clear images on larger openings (smaller F numbers)?
Thanks again.
Thank you!
For the MD-NF adapter, there may not be anything you can do. If it has an optical corrective element in it, that may be the source of the issue. Also, using the D3100, you're using the APS-C part of the image center and enlarging it more than this lens was originally designed for, which, combined with the D3100's sensor, may tax the lens' ability to resolve more than they can tolerate.
@@DavidHancock Thanks for the reply and the explanation.
Hello, Thank you for the video. Is it a M42 mount lenses :
In the video's description, there's an index to the different sections. The specifications section will include that info.
what are your thoughts on the MC W. Rokkor 24mm f/2.8?
I haven't used that lens before. As a general statement, though, 24mm lenses tended to be engineered to a higher standard.
Excuse me, what is the size of the filter on this end, I'd like to buy a matching lens cap. But the key information is not written on the lens.
Check the specs section of this video. That info is there. The description has a link that will take you to that section.
@@DavidHancock Thank you very much for your patient answer.
6:53 sharpness is way overrated. Overall contrast and usability have a much higher impact on the final image.
I concur. A soft lens can still create great photos. Ultimately, sharpness is a function of contrast, though.