I bought this lens for $100 used about 15 years ago and have used it extensively ever since. It is an excellent lens. Certainly worth getting especially at a good price compared to a new one which is handy when explaining to your wife why you need another lens.
Nice video! I've got one and I really love the colour rendition. I bought it for the D750, but I find myself using it much more on my APS-C camera as it becomes 36 mm equivalent, perfect as a walk around lens. Compact and light, it doesn't gather attention so it's perfect for street photography. When I want to travel light, with this lens and the 50 1.4D (same as yours), I am well covered 😊. If you like close up shots, I definitely recommend you to give a try to the Tamron 35 1.8VC. On the D750 it's tack sharp, stabilized, and focuses down to 20 cm (!). With a lovely bokeh! I really love it.
Hi Mantanela, yes advantage of the primes definitely is that your kit becomes much lighter than with zooms. I have only shot briefly with the 24mm, but I already now predict it will become one of my favorite lenses!
Thank You very much for this Vidoe. I have this lens, and the 35mm f1.2 ED Lens, I love both of these lenses. I did have the 90mm Macro D lens. Since I had an 85mm f1.8, and did not shoot Macro. I gave rhe 90mm to a young friend. Your detailed explaination is very much appreciated. I am looking for D lens in the 105mm Focal length. Really enjoyed your detailed information.
Thank you Jakob, if you want to take a closer look, the flickr version is right here: www.flickr.com/photos/frederikboving/49600198418/in/dateposted-public/ All the best!
Great video. Thanks for all the good tips. Just bought the same lens today. Looking forward to receive it and shoot landscapes/HDR. Shifting from zooms to primes step by step. Thanks again for the great presentation. 👍👍👍👍
I have this lens and a D700 they work well together A lot of my photographs are close ups and around town this lens does both very well it lives on my camera mot of the time.
Got one for 110 Euro today. Looking at the serial number it is an early model but it is in great shape. Glass is intact. Must say that the 24-70mm f2.8 is noticeable sharper when using it on a high megapixel camera as the D850 but on a D700 the difference is not that visible anymore. Stopping down to f5.6 or f8 really helps and that is what you use for landscape pics. And the 24mm is very small so fits in my jacket pocket.
The years are catching up to me. The thought of bulky zoom lenses with loads of glass are just unappealing to me. Besides my daughter had just busted my 28-300mm FX lens🥲, my mistake for letting her have it. Them mirrorless are just crazy expensive and had features blocked on the more cheaper ones. Might as well switch to prime lenses but I'm not familiar with these dated primes. Thanks for the review..
I guess the years will catch up on all of us 😮. I have written a little guide on Nikon lenses here: frederikboving.com/which-nikon-lens-type-should-you-buy/ if you can muster the energy. Otherwise, if you know how find a good copy, this lens is crazy value for money: ua-cam.com/video/0yaNK7mSbUo/v-deo.html.
Hi Frederik, thx for that review, very useful as usual 👍 Would you recommend a 24mm instead of a 35mm for garden photography ? I’d like to know your take on that. Cheers!
Hi Greg, I have never shot with a 35mm prime, so not sure I am the biggest expert here! However, if garden photography means flower photography as well, then I think that the minimum focus distance could be a differentiation point to compare. The 24mm can go very close to the subject, a feature that many wide lenses share. Not sure this was very helpful!
I was out shooting with my copy today, and it did not disappoint! (last 3 pictures in the album) www.flickr.com/photos/frederikboving/albums/72157713516354012
@@losrevolucionarios8858 If it's in good condition that's pretty good imo. Turns out mine is barely useable stopped down at all, about 1/4 of the frame is blurred
Just so I understand: the 24 mm lens on a cropped Nikon sensor? Or just a cropped sensor? And with focus on IQ I assume? My stock of Nikon APS-C camera bodies is very low - I sold my D5600 and I ruined my D7500 in a salt water accident. But happy to help if I can in any way.
@@frederikboving A cropped Nikon sensor. To be precise, I have a Nikon 7000D. I am relatively new to photography and am interested in street photography. I tried the Nikkor 50mm lens (nifty fifty) but the resulting shots were too narrow (probably because of the cropped sensor) and I am mulling over buying the 24 mm f2.8D. As far as I can tell, you have used Nikon 750D for your review, which is a full frame camera. However, I am not sure how the final shots will look like on my D7000. Could you please shed some light on that? Cheers!
Hi, I have made a new blog post on the subject! Please find it here: frederikboving.com/using-full-frame-glass-on-cropped-sensors-what-happens/ - hope that clarifies what will happen :-D
Really ret nice review. Thanks a lot for the work. Question: 28mm D vs 24mm D I am deciding between these two. Can't make up my mind. I know I like 28mm because I have a 28-105D as the only zoom I have. Not that I think this zoom is bad, it is excellent Walk around. :) Buy, I prefer prime for practical reasons. Zoom are just too Dan big and heavy sometimes. I currently have 85mm AIs,50mm 1.8G. I shot a lot of people and started to find landscape interesting. Many thanks! :D
Uh, deciding betwen 28mm and 24mm is not easy. I understand that size and weight is important to you, so I will refrain from suggesting something even wider like the Samyang 14mm! To choose between 28mm and 24mm depends on your subject and scene in my experience. A too wide lens can actually be a problem because you get a lot of things in your frame and composing can be challenging/frustrating. On the other hand, it is annoying not being able to capture the entire scene, although stitching together a panorama in LR can work if your subject is not moving too much (the ocean is not good for this - a field or a mountain is better). I use the very wide lenses when on the beach taking sunset pictures or pictures of the ocean, in the forest or when on an open field. If such places are not your bag, maybe the 28mm has more uses to you than the 24mm. Hope this helps.
@@frederikboving Thank you Sir! You gave me very practical ideas to try. From that, I am assuming you think there is very little different between these two lenses, is that assumption correct? I will go to the field test in the forest then stitching in LR to get a 24 mm feeling. Then do a test with what i have at 28 mm end. Then compare them. The zoom has bit distortion as expected and quite a lot vignetting i need to correct in post anyway. No wide open F2 there but i guess people do not do that with landscape anyway. We shall see if i think it is enough in way of shooting.
I am waiting for my 24mm f/2.8 to arrive from Japan, but unfortunately I've just realised that I bought AF but non D version (They look absolutely the same). I guess the optics are the same but I may miss the distance information for the flash and exposure in some cases. I manly bought it for my upcoming trip to Rome, because I want to travel light. Anyhow, this is a nice review. Thanks!
Yes, I think the lens design for the D and the non-D is the same. Nikon is a conservative company and seldom changes their lens design if they can avoid it. I have never missed the distance information, but of course that does not help much if you need it! I think though that you will enjoy the 24mm very much and going to Rome I think it will be a GREAT lens for capturing the many sites in the city! All the best and hope your visit to Rome will be a great one !
@@frederikboving Thanks for the nice wishes! I am freaking amazed by this lens! I already did some events and decided to test it out. I don't know what is the distance used for, because it works perfectly with flash with TTL. It is so light and it focuses amazingly fast! I can't believe that this lens costs 100$ Plus the focus ring is amazingly smooth. I used it for video (just for fun) This is a gem in the dirt for sure!
I was looking for this lens review, thanks for your video. However, I am confused between this one and 35/f2 D, so which one you recommend sir. I also have D750 and shoot mainly weddings, ceremonies in indoors with lot of people. Thanks
Hi krpradi! Unfortunately I do not own the 35 mm lens, so I cannot test it. However, the field of view is rather different - the horizontal field of view is 73 degree for the 24mm and 54 degree for the 35 mm, so if you shoot indoor with lots of people, then this is a factor to take into consideration. Another factor is the 35mm which is faster - not much, but some, so if you are not a fan of flashes, then the 35mm might might have an edge here. Hope this helps! All the best!
Great video. I have this 24 mm/ 2.8 lens AF . Could you tell me pls what right kind of ring adaptation I need to use it with FUJI XT3 . in K&F for example
Thank you! With K&F you need to find an adapter that has the text "NIK - FX" that is Nikon to Fujifilm X. Mind you that it is dumb as a wet newspaper - no auto focus, no CPU contacts, no nothing! It is basically a ring of aluminum that lets you attach the lens to the camera. You may also want to consider a speed booster if you want to put FX glass on an APS-C camera. You can get an idea here: ua-cam.com/video/PeEEYCBTLjY/v-deo.html All the best!
@@frederikboving Thank you for letting me know. That button seems not very practical due to the size and location, even with big hands it's a royal pain to be able to effectively use.
@@atruceforbruce5388 I lock the aperture at the minimum (max f-stop) and then change aperture using the front command dial on the camera. So this button on the lens doesn't really bother me that much. But that's just my way of working. YMMV.
I think not. The main difference between D and non-D is that the D-version includes distance information (distance to the focus point) that helps the more advanced metering modes (matrix). If you look here: www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html#24 then you can find your own copy based on the serial number. Looks like 9/9 design is constant, but the weight changes a bit, so they may have made minor tweaks for the D-version, but I still think the bottom line is: your are not missing out much if anything.
No, not really - that is the short answer. Normally I mention that you will carry some glass you don't use when shooting with FF glass on cropped bodies, but in this case the glass is so small that the weight penalty is little. Another warning I normally give is that the AF lens with mechanical AF requires that your camera body has the built in AF motor - which the D7500 has. So no problem there either, unless you have a second body that is a D3x00 or D5x00, because then you are left with manual focus. And then I also remind that when it comes to DoF equivalence you have to apply the crop factor here as well, so in terms of the images the lens will produce on a cropped sensor you are looking at a 36mm f/4.2 FF equivalent lens when it comes to field of view and DoF. Hope this helps!
@@frederikbovingdang I've nikon d3400, I'm a huge fan of landscape photography,at first I wanted to buy 35mm 1.8 but on a crop sensor will give me 52mm, unfortunately 20mm 1.8 rlly expensive than these old lens, I've found them abt 100$
@@mariyavesna2074 it's a full frame lens, so on an aps-c camera it will be a factor 1.5 longer, i.e. 36mm. And the d3200 has no built in AF motor, so you are left with manual focus.
Hi, sorry, no experience with the D80. But as the D80 is a APS-C camera, and the lens here is a full frame lens, you would only be using the center part of the glass. However, the D80 should have an auto focus motor in the body and F-mount, so the lens should work fine.
Thank you Frederik. Our friend the Angry Photographer calls this lens a "turd". I've found his lens recommendations to be generally sound, although he does slip up occasionally (like the rest of us). Here's his review (the 24mm part starts at 3:44) ua-cam.com/video/wzxZOd0Ue48/v-deo.html
You're right! What? I saw another video where he recommended it - not super consistent. I think his main gripe is the fact that it is an odd focal length. Many who have the 16 mm Fujinon lens (APS-C i.e. the same as 24 mm FF) makes the same remark. Because it sits right between medium zoom and wide angle. Ken Rockwell calls this lens "the only wide lens you will ever need": www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/24mm-f28-afd.htm (Scroll down to recommendations). Opticallimits seems to agree with Ken: www.opticallimits.com/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests/210-nikkor-af-24mm-f28d-review--test-report?start=2. I think some of its bad reputation is due to a construction error where the CRC loosens itself and gives all sorts of issues. So I still think that provided you get a good copy, this is an excellent bang-for-the-buck lens.
@@frederikboving Yes, Ken is sometimes self-contradictory, and he often defends it with comically absurd word salad. And as you say, it's all about value. Looking at the shots you took with it, I'd have little hesitation in buying it if I didn't already own a Nikkor wide. Personally, I'm not a fan of 24mm focal length, but heck, there are very, very few genuinely dud Nikkors in terms of optical quality.
Kind of!!!! Sometimes Ken is contradictory! Here in this video he says he love the 24mm and that he doesn't like the 35mm f/2. : ua-cam.com/video/--2rXPe2nTA/v-deo.html
Sorry Josephina, for the D3x00 and D5x00 Nikon decided to leave out the auto focus motor in the camera body. So either you have to buy a lens with a built in AF motor, or you need to upgrade your camera body to one with the AF motor like the D7500. I have a video about a different lens where I "warn" about the D3x00 and Dx500: ua-cam.com/video/DkTH7_SZy3g/v-deo.html - sorry this information did not reach you prior to buying the 24 mm.
Love your voice and accent, and your presentation and explanations very nice. But @01:28 😳😱 Never ever set an uncapped lens down on any surface, especially the rear element as you did here. Will it automatically do damage, well not always, but there is that one time when there is dirt or something unseen, and then it’s too late, damage done! Just FYI, and I see YT creators do this all the time. I appreciate you leaving the cavity of your lovely D750 ( great body ) open for purposes and demonstration of your video, but that’s a no no. I don’t know what it is with Nikon bodies, but I ‘religiously’ avoid any extra seconds of open time when swapping out lenses on any of my Nikon bodies! Again, just FYI. You’re obviously a smart man and very capable, but there are those individuals out there that might be watching, and think it’s ok ? No offense intended! I wish you well and Oeace and good Health! 👍👍👍✌🏻📷
Hi George! Thank you for your comprehensive post - you obviously care a lot for your gear and you are truly concerned by my handling of the camera gear! Good points! I am certainly not one that baby my gear and I often change lenses in the field (on beaches!), so I am really giving my gear a hard time. Not an excuse, more an explanation. I will put a small disclaimer into the description of the video, based on your comment. Unfortunately it is not possible to upload a new version of the video (in that case I could simply edit the troublesome parts out), so adding some wording is the best I can do. Thank you for your feedback and carefully watching of the videos!
@@frederikboving Hi Frederik! I sure hope I have your name correct! It was great to receive your very nice reply, and I thank you for it! Yes, I do care for my gear, due to it’s expense. I do use my gear, but I’ve learned from my past mistakes of poor or improper handling. I do tend to be OCD when it comes to my gear. They are meant to be used, and how you or anyone else chooses to use their gear, if of course your business. I really appreciate your kind reply. I only comment when I really like a video, or I am concerned with how something is presented. I am not an expert in anything. I merely try to help others, and isn’t that what is should be all about? You have earned my respect, Sir, and a new Subscriber! Thanks again! Best to you and yours! George
@@georgedavall9449 Thank you George! I could immediately see that your mail was concerned and for all the right reasons - to help and to help others take good care of their gear! I receive a lot of comments on this channel and I have over time developed an "ear" for constructive comments and less so, and yours I immediately put in the constructive pile. I will be more careful with how I handle gear in my videos going forward! And thank you for subscribing - much appreciated!
I think the main difference between D and non-D is that the D has distance information which the camera can read via the CPU connector. And then the D version has better build quality with - as I recall it - a wider manual focus ring. But I would think the optics are very similar. Nikon only very seldom change the lens design.
@@frederikboving I found a Non-D version that was in the box and in mint condition with the metal lens hood, sort of like when a person buys a lens and does not like it and stores it in a closet for years then finds it and sells it. #NewOldStock. so naturally I'm Hyped and want to find out all I can about the lens.
@@atruceforbruce5388 It's one of my favorite lenses, especially because the minimum focus distance is short and that I really like in a lens. Personal preference territory of course.
In general, D stands for Distance Encoding. Which in human language would be: "these lenses let the camera know the distance at which the lens is focused." according to my dad, "D" is useful especially while using flash light to get a correct EV. I know that: 85mm af and af-d have a bit pro with the D. there is an extra glass at the rare end which stops dust into the lens more effectively than AF version. For this 24mm, I got an AFD after watching Fredrick's video. Nothing to complain at all. It is very good. I have a DF, which low light capability is crazy. but megapixel is not much. Fredrik also mentioned the age between af and af-d AFD is "younger". In my opinion, the older the higher risk that there is haze, fugues and so on. (statistically saying. :) ofc there is exceptions. )
If we are talking Nikon, then there are 2 lenses that are considered "classic": the 14-24 and the 16-35. I have a review of the latter here: ua-cam.com/video/wWU-c3eJQyk/v-deo.html - I did not go for the 14-24 as it is a heavy lens and has curved front glass that makes filter mounting a bit cumbersome. Hope this helps!
@@miglito76 If you want to keep the price down, the vintage primes are what you need to look for. It depends on how wide you want to go, but if you want to go a little wider than 24mm, then the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 is an alternative. Ken Rockwell has a review of it here: www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/20af.htm. I found a used copy over at mpb.com here: www.mpb.com/en-eu/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/nikon-af-20mm-f-2-8/sku-1283177/ - hope this helps!
I bought this lens for $100 used about 15 years ago and have used it extensively ever since. It is an excellent lens. Certainly worth getting especially at a good price compared to a new one which is handy when explaining to your wife why you need another lens.
Thank you for sharing! Yes the WAF (wife acceptance factor) is always important when considering your next lens!
Nice video! I've got one and I really love the colour rendition. I bought it for the D750, but I find myself using it much more on my APS-C camera as it becomes 36 mm equivalent, perfect as a walk around lens. Compact and light, it doesn't gather attention so it's perfect for street photography. When I want to travel light, with this lens and the 50 1.4D (same as yours), I am well covered 😊.
If you like close up shots, I definitely recommend you to give a try to the Tamron 35 1.8VC. On the D750 it's tack sharp, stabilized, and focuses down to 20 cm (!). With a lovely bokeh! I really love it.
Hi Mantanela, yes advantage of the primes definitely is that your kit becomes much lighter than with zooms. I have only shot briefly with the 24mm, but I already now predict it will become one of my favorite lenses!
@@frederikboving enjoy!
How do ya shoot da streets? Ima scared as hell peeps will freak out an shit when I shoot.
Thank You very much for this Vidoe. I have this lens, and the 35mm f1.2 ED Lens, I love both of these lenses. I did have the 90mm Macro D lens. Since I had an 85mm f1.8, and did not shoot Macro. I gave rhe 90mm to a young friend. Your detailed explaination is very much appreciated. I am looking for D lens in the 105mm Focal length. Really enjoyed your detailed information.
Thank you for sharing Tom and thank you 🙏🏻 for your kind words!
Great review, Thank You...! 24mm B&W close up shot, of Kirkeby's sculpture and space behind, was excellent...!
Thank you Jakob, if you want to take a closer look, the flickr version is right here: www.flickr.com/photos/frederikboving/49600198418/in/dateposted-public/ All the best!
Great video. Thanks for all the good tips. Just bought the same lens today. Looking forward to receive it and shoot landscapes/HDR. Shifting from zooms to primes step by step. Thanks again for the great presentation. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you for your kind words! I am sure you will enjoy this little lens!
I have this lens and a D700 they work well together A lot of my photographs are close ups and around town this lens does both very well it lives on my camera mot of the time.
Thank you for sharing Robert, I also enjoy the lens' ability to focus very close up.
I just purchased a Nikon D200 with the crop sensor. Will be using this lens for 36mm equivalent lens. We will be using it for street photography.
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This lens on an hold D200 is equivalent to a 36mm on full frame which is very nice for streetphotography.
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Got one for 110 Euro today. Looking at the serial number it is an early model but it is in great shape. Glass is intact. Must say that the 24-70mm f2.8 is noticeable sharper when using it on a high megapixel camera as the D850 but on a D700 the difference is not that visible anymore. Stopping down to f5.6 or f8 really helps and that is what you use for landscape pics. And the 24mm is very small so fits in my jacket pocket.
Thank you for sharing! Yes, the 24mm is very compact indeed 🤗
The years are catching up to me. The thought of bulky zoom lenses with loads of glass are just unappealing to me. Besides my daughter had just busted my 28-300mm FX lens🥲, my mistake for letting her have it. Them mirrorless are just crazy expensive and had features blocked on the more cheaper ones. Might as well switch to prime lenses but I'm not familiar with these dated primes. Thanks for the review..
I guess the years will catch up on all of us 😮. I have written a little guide on Nikon lenses here: frederikboving.com/which-nikon-lens-type-should-you-buy/ if you can muster the energy. Otherwise, if you know how find a good copy, this lens is crazy value for money: ua-cam.com/video/0yaNK7mSbUo/v-deo.html.
Hi Frederik, thx for that review, very useful as usual 👍
Would you recommend a 24mm instead of a 35mm for garden photography ?
I’d like to know your take on that. Cheers!
Hi Greg, I have never shot with a 35mm prime, so not sure I am the biggest expert here! However, if garden photography means flower photography as well, then I think that the minimum focus distance could be a differentiation point to compare. The 24mm can go very close to the subject, a feature that many wide lenses share. Not sure this was very helpful!
I just got one off eBay for £90.00 from Japan looking forward to getting out and trying it on my D700
I was out shooting with my copy today, and it did not disappoint! (last 3 pictures in the album) www.flickr.com/photos/frederikboving/albums/72157713516354012
Nice video! I have a 35mm f2 D that I love.
+1 here :)
Just won an auction for one at $90 CAD. A few light scratches on the glass but for the price it's a steal! Looking forward to using it
Aw fuk I got ds 4 $130 hell naw overpriced bs
@@losrevolucionarios8858 If it's in good condition that's pretty good imo. Turns out mine is barely useable stopped down at all, about 1/4 of the frame is blurred
A fine lens with great performance (better than zoom) but the only problem is flare resistance so just be careful!
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Takk for delingen av denne videoen. Jeg skal selv kjøpe en 24mm og nå er jeg bare enda mer sikker på at den vil passe inn i min type fotografering.
Tak Robert, jeg tror ikke du kommer til at fortryde dit køb. Husk at få en af dem med den brede fokus ring - de er lidt federe...
Thank you for the amazing review
Thank you - glad you liked it!
@@frederikboving Can we have a review of images taken with a camera with a cropped sensor with crop factor 1.5 (e.g. D7000)?
Just so I understand: the 24 mm lens on a cropped Nikon sensor? Or just a cropped sensor? And with focus on IQ I assume? My stock of Nikon APS-C camera bodies is very low - I sold my D5600 and I ruined my D7500 in a salt water accident. But happy to help if I can in any way.
@@frederikboving A cropped Nikon sensor. To be precise, I have a Nikon 7000D. I am relatively new to photography and am interested in street photography. I tried the Nikkor 50mm lens (nifty fifty) but the resulting shots were too narrow (probably because of the cropped sensor) and I am mulling over buying the 24 mm f2.8D. As far as I can tell, you have used Nikon 750D for your review, which is a full frame camera. However, I am not sure how the final shots will look like on my D7000. Could you please shed some light on that? Cheers!
Hi, I have made a new blog post on the subject! Please find it here: frederikboving.com/using-full-frame-glass-on-cropped-sensors-what-happens/ - hope that clarifies what will happen :-D
Really ret nice review. Thanks a lot for the work.
Question:
28mm D vs 24mm D
I am deciding between these two.
Can't make up my mind.
I know I like 28mm because I have a 28-105D as the only zoom I have.
Not that I think this zoom is bad, it is excellent Walk around. :)
Buy, I prefer prime for practical reasons. Zoom are just too Dan big and heavy sometimes.
I currently have 85mm AIs,50mm 1.8G. I shot a lot of people and started to find landscape interesting.
Many thanks! :D
Uh, deciding betwen 28mm and 24mm is not easy. I understand that size and weight is important to you, so I will refrain from suggesting something even wider like the Samyang 14mm! To choose between 28mm and 24mm depends on your subject and scene in my experience. A too wide lens can actually be a problem because you get a lot of things in your frame and composing can be challenging/frustrating. On the other hand, it is annoying not being able to capture the entire scene, although stitching together a panorama in LR can work if your subject is not moving too much (the ocean is not good for this - a field or a mountain is better). I use the very wide lenses when on the beach taking sunset pictures or pictures of the ocean, in the forest or when on an open field. If such places are not your bag, maybe the 28mm has more uses to you than the 24mm. Hope this helps.
@@frederikboving Thank you Sir!
You gave me very practical ideas to try.
From that, I am assuming you think there is very little different between these two lenses, is that assumption correct?
I will go to the field test in the forest then stitching in LR to get a 24 mm feeling.
Then do a test with what i have at 28 mm end. Then compare them.
The zoom has bit distortion as expected and quite a lot vignetting i need to correct in post anyway.
No wide open F2 there but i guess people do not do that with landscape anyway.
We shall see if i think it is enough in way of shooting.
@@frederikboving i bought this lens. It is so good!!!!!! Thanks again for the review! got a lot of confidence from this video indeed.
zao sun 😀
I am waiting for my 24mm f/2.8 to arrive from Japan, but unfortunately I've just realised that I bought AF but non D version (They look absolutely the same). I guess the optics are the same but I may miss the distance information for the flash and exposure in some cases.
I manly bought it for my upcoming trip to Rome, because I want to travel light.
Anyhow, this is a nice review. Thanks!
Yes, I think the lens design for the D and the non-D is the same. Nikon is a conservative company and seldom changes their lens design if they can avoid it. I have never missed the distance information, but of course that does not help much if you need it! I think though that you will enjoy the 24mm very much and going to Rome I think it will be a GREAT lens for capturing the many sites in the city! All the best and hope your visit to Rome will be a great one !
@@frederikboving Thanks for the nice wishes!
I am freaking amazed by this lens! I already did some events and decided to test it out. I don't know what is the distance used for, because it works perfectly with flash with TTL. It is so light and it focuses amazingly fast! I can't believe that this lens costs 100$
Plus the focus ring is amazingly smooth. I used it for video (just for fun)
This is a gem in the dirt for sure!
@@ArsenijeRadenovic I'm a big fan of your enthusiasm! Keep it up
I was looking for this lens review, thanks for your video. However, I am confused between this one and 35/f2 D, so which one you recommend sir. I also have D750 and shoot mainly weddings, ceremonies in indoors with lot of people. Thanks
Hi krpradi! Unfortunately I do not own the 35 mm lens, so I cannot test it. However, the field of view is rather different - the horizontal field of view is 73 degree for the 24mm and 54 degree for the 35 mm, so if you shoot indoor with lots of people, then this is a factor to take into consideration. Another factor is the 35mm which is faster - not much, but some, so if you are not a fan of flashes, then the 35mm might might have an edge here. Hope this helps! All the best!
Great video. I have this 24 mm/ 2.8 lens AF . Could you tell me pls what right kind of ring adaptation I need to use it with FUJI XT3 . in K&F for example
Thank you! With K&F you need to find an adapter that has the text "NIK - FX" that is Nikon to Fujifilm X. Mind you that it is dumb as a wet newspaper - no auto focus, no CPU contacts, no nothing! It is basically a ring of aluminum that lets you attach the lens to the camera. You may also want to consider a speed booster if you want to put FX glass on an APS-C camera. You can get an idea here: ua-cam.com/video/PeEEYCBTLjY/v-deo.html All the best!
I just picked one up from a pawn shop here in Pike's place market. $99
Thanks for sharing!
is this lens good for landscape astrophotography? I'm worried about coma.
Sorry, astrophotography is not something I do so I can't help you with an answer.
had a question opposed to the d model with a switch for automatic and manual. what's the little round push in thing on the non-D lens
When you push it, it unlocks the aperture ring.
@@frederikboving Thank you for letting me know. That button seems not very practical due to the size and location, even with big hands it's a royal pain to be able to effectively use.
@@atruceforbruce5388 I lock the aperture at the minimum (max f-stop) and then change aperture using the front command dial on the camera. So this button on the lens doesn't really bother me that much. But that's just my way of working. YMMV.
I have a D7200 and the newer rubber focus ring non-D version of this. Am I missing out on not having the D version?
I think not. The main difference between D and non-D is that the D-version includes distance information (distance to the focus point) that helps the more advanced metering modes (matrix). If you look here: www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html#24 then you can find your own copy based on the serial number. Looks like 9/9 design is constant, but the weight changes a bit, so they may have made minor tweaks for the D-version, but I still think the bottom line is: your are not missing out much if anything.
Great info. Thanks Frederik!
what are your thoughts on using this lens with D7500? I would like a 35mm~ ff equivalent but is there any big disadvantage with using on a DX body?
No, not really - that is the short answer. Normally I mention that you will carry some glass you don't use when shooting with FF glass on cropped bodies, but in this case the glass is so small that the weight penalty is little. Another warning I normally give is that the AF lens with mechanical AF requires that your camera body has the built in AF motor - which the D7500 has. So no problem there either, unless you have a second body that is a D3x00 or D5x00, because then you are left with manual focus. And then I also remind that when it comes to DoF equivalence you have to apply the crop factor here as well, so in terms of the images the lens will produce on a cropped sensor you are looking at a 36mm f/4.2 FF equivalent lens when it comes to field of view and DoF. Hope this helps!
@@frederikboving I bought a 20mm f2.8 AF-D instead. not as sharp as my 35mm DX obviously but it's still pretty good! thanks
@@farislazee2832 Thank you for sharing Faris - hope the 20mm will serve you well!
@@frederikbovingdang I've nikon d3400, I'm a huge fan of landscape photography,at first I wanted to buy 35mm 1.8 but on a crop sensor will give me 52mm, unfortunately 20mm 1.8 rlly expensive than these old lens, I've found them abt 100$
It's suitable for nikon d3200 right?
@@mariyavesna2074 it's a full frame lens, so on an aps-c camera it will be a factor 1.5 longer, i.e. 36mm. And the d3200 has no built in AF motor, so you are left with manual focus.
@@frederikboving oh thank you for your response, I found on some website info that it's comparable and almost bought it
Is this lén good for d80?
Hi, sorry, no experience with the D80. But as the D80 is a APS-C camera, and the lens here is a full frame lens, you would only be using the center part of the glass. However, the D80 should have an auto focus motor in the body and F-mount, so the lens should work fine.
Thank you Frederik. Our friend the Angry Photographer calls this lens a "turd". I've found his lens recommendations to be generally sound, although he does slip up occasionally (like the rest of us). Here's his review (the 24mm part starts at 3:44) ua-cam.com/video/wzxZOd0Ue48/v-deo.html
You're right! What? I saw another video where he recommended it - not super consistent. I think his main gripe is the fact that it is an odd focal length. Many who have the 16 mm Fujinon lens (APS-C i.e. the same as 24 mm FF) makes the same remark. Because it sits right between medium zoom and wide angle. Ken Rockwell calls this lens "the only wide lens you will ever need": www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/24mm-f28-afd.htm (Scroll down to recommendations). Opticallimits seems to agree with Ken: www.opticallimits.com/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests/210-nikkor-af-24mm-f28d-review--test-report?start=2. I think some of its bad reputation is due to a construction error where the CRC loosens itself and gives all sorts of issues. So I still think that provided you get a good copy, this is an excellent bang-for-the-buck lens.
@@frederikboving Yes, Ken is sometimes self-contradictory, and he often defends it with comically absurd word salad. And as you say, it's all about value. Looking at the shots you took with it, I'd have little hesitation in buying it if I didn't already own a Nikkor wide. Personally, I'm not a fan of 24mm focal length, but heck, there are very, very few genuinely dud Nikkors in terms of optical quality.
Kind of!!!! Sometimes Ken is contradictory! Here in this video he says he love the 24mm and that he doesn't like the 35mm f/2. : ua-cam.com/video/--2rXPe2nTA/v-deo.html
I bought this lens but I have a D5100 is there anything I can do to make it autofocus ?
Sorry Josephina, for the D3x00 and D5x00 Nikon decided to leave out the auto focus motor in the camera body. So either you have to buy a lens with a built in AF motor, or you need to upgrade your camera body to one with the AF motor like the D7500. I have a video about a different lens where I "warn" about the D3x00 and Dx500: ua-cam.com/video/DkTH7_SZy3g/v-deo.html - sorry this information did not reach you prior to buying the 24 mm.
@@frederikboving thank you !
Mine is the ais version stunning lens
Thanks for sharing. Yes, it is a great lens.
@@frederikboving regarding the crc element I had to clean fungus from mine and recalibrating the crc was a bit tricky but got there in the end
@@dandruff9244 You are very brave! I would never dare to embark on such a repair of a lens! Glad to hear you made it work! All the best!
Thanks
Why did you choose the 24mm over the 20mm?
Price. And because I find 24mm more than sufficient for my style of shooting.
@@frederikboving Thank you very much
Love your voice and accent, and your presentation and explanations very nice. But @01:28 😳😱 Never ever set an uncapped lens down on any surface, especially the rear element as you did here. Will it automatically do damage, well not always, but there is that one time when there is dirt or something unseen, and then it’s too late, damage done! Just FYI, and I see YT creators do this all the time.
I appreciate you leaving the cavity of your lovely D750 ( great body ) open for purposes and demonstration of your video, but that’s a no no. I don’t know what it is with Nikon bodies, but I ‘religiously’ avoid any extra seconds of open time when swapping out lenses on any of my Nikon bodies! Again, just FYI.
You’re obviously a smart man and very capable, but there are those individuals out there that might be watching, and think it’s ok ? No offense intended! I wish you well and Oeace and good Health! 👍👍👍✌🏻📷
Hi George! Thank you for your comprehensive post - you obviously care a lot for your gear and you are truly concerned by my handling of the camera gear! Good points! I am certainly not one that baby my gear and I often change lenses in the field (on beaches!), so I am really giving my gear a hard time. Not an excuse, more an explanation. I will put a small disclaimer into the description of the video, based on your comment. Unfortunately it is not possible to upload a new version of the video (in that case I could simply edit the troublesome parts out), so adding some wording is the best I can do. Thank you for your feedback and carefully watching of the videos!
@@frederikboving Hi Frederik! I sure hope I have your name correct! It was great to receive your very nice reply, and I thank you for it! Yes, I do care for my gear, due to it’s expense. I do use my gear, but I’ve learned from my past mistakes of poor or improper handling. I do tend to be OCD when it comes to my gear. They are meant to be used, and how you or anyone else chooses to use their gear, if of course your business.
I really appreciate your kind reply. I only comment when I really like a video, or I am concerned with how something is presented. I am not an expert in anything. I merely try to help others, and isn’t that what is should be all about?
You have earned my respect, Sir, and a new Subscriber! Thanks again!
Best to you and yours!
George
@@georgedavall9449 Thank you George! I could immediately see that your mail was concerned and for all the right reasons - to help and to help others take good care of their gear! I receive a lot of comments on this channel and I have over time developed an "ear" for constructive comments and less so, and yours I immediately put in the constructive pile. I will be more careful with how I handle gear in my videos going forward! And thank you for subscribing - much appreciated!
why is the Nikon AF 24mm F2.8 non-D version so bad aside from the age? how does the D and the non-D version verry besides age.
I think the main difference between D and non-D is that the D has distance information which the camera can read via the CPU connector. And then the D version has better build quality with - as I recall it - a wider manual focus ring. But I would think the optics are very similar. Nikon only very seldom change the lens design.
@@frederikboving I found a Non-D version that was in the box and in mint condition with the metal lens hood, sort of like when a person buys a lens and does not like it and stores it in a closet for years then finds it and sells it. #NewOldStock. so naturally I'm Hyped and want to find out all I can about the lens.
@@atruceforbruce5388 It's one of my favorite lenses, especially because the minimum focus distance is short and that I really like in a lens. Personal preference territory of course.
Ive got the version without the D, whats the difference there? I got it for free
In general, D stands for Distance Encoding. Which in human language would be:
"these lenses let the camera know the distance at which the lens is focused."
according to my dad, "D" is useful especially while using flash light to get a correct EV.
I know that:
85mm af and af-d have a bit pro with the D. there is an extra glass at the rare end which stops dust into the lens more effectively than AF version.
For this 24mm,
I got an AFD after watching Fredrick's video. Nothing to complain at all. It is very good.
I have a DF, which low light capability is crazy. but megapixel is not much.
Fredrik also mentioned the age between af and af-d
AFD is "younger".
In my opinion, the older the higher risk that there is haze, fugues and so on. (statistically saying. :) ofc there is exceptions. )
Please see Zao's response. I can't explain it any better 🙂🙏🏻
Hello!! Probably y I'll buy this lent, but what is the better Lens for landscapes? Thanks
If we are talking Nikon, then there are 2 lenses that are considered "classic": the 14-24 and the 16-35. I have a review of the latter here: ua-cam.com/video/wWU-c3eJQyk/v-deo.html - I did not go for the 14-24 as it is a heavy lens and has curved front glass that makes filter mounting a bit cumbersome. Hope this helps!
@@frederikboving yes it is for Nikon!! Thanks I I'll see the video about those
@@frederikboving this 2 lens are too expensive 🥺 there aren't other's ? Thanks🙏
@@miglito76 If you want to keep the price down, the vintage primes are what you need to look for. It depends on how wide you want to go, but if you want to go a little wider than 24mm, then the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 is an alternative. Ken Rockwell has a review of it here: www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/20af.htm. I found a used copy over at mpb.com here: www.mpb.com/en-eu/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/nikon-af-20mm-f-2-8/sku-1283177/ - hope this helps!
@@frederikboving thanks again helps a lot! What is you opinions about nikon 35mm? Their are good for landscape too?