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Arninetyes
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:42 am Post subject: Closeup With a Nikkor 28/2 Ai |
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Arninetyes wrote:
While playing with my 28/2 Ai, I thought I'd take a couple quick pictures of a Hibiscus flower--when a flower is big enough, even a 28mm can be used for closeup. While the 28/2.8 Ais (which I do not have) has a reputation for being Nikon's sharpest 28mm, I really can't complain about this lens. Had I enough extra money, I'd pick up a 2.8 Ais and compare the two.
This yellow hibiscus was past its prime so the color is somewhat faded, but the texture of the petals really stood out.
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uhoh7
Joined: 24 Nov 2010 Posts: 1300 Location: Idaho, USA
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:53 am Post subject: |
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uhoh7 wrote:
sweet.
I have that lens too and even got it CLAed.
Is there any extension tube that would get a 28 really close?
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Arninetyes
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:30 am Post subject: |
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Arninetyes wrote:
uhoh7 wrote: |
sweet.
I have that lens too and even got it CLAed.
Is there any extension tube that would get a 28 really close?
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I have a "K" ring somewhere. I'll have to give it a try. |
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Gurdie
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Gurdie wrote:
Arninetyes wrote: |
I have a "K" ring somewhere. I'll have to give it a try. |
A K-1 ring is definitely worth trying!
D200 body, 28/2 Ai, K-1 ring. Sorry, cannot remeber the aperture, probably
f/8. _________________ Markku
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Arninetyes
Joined: 24 Jun 2010 Posts: 312 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:40 am Post subject: |
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Arninetyes wrote:
Oh, that's very nice! I'll definitely give the K ring a shot or twelve. |
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james
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: Closeup With a Nikkor 28/2 Ai |
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james wrote:
Arninetyes wrote: |
Had I enough extra money, I'd pick up a 2.8 Ais and compare the two.
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For close-up/macro, there is no comparison. The 28/2,8 is the superior lens for this application. The f/2 is a better all-purpose WA (with the AIS version focusing even closer than the AI) whereas the 2.8, still manufactured after all these years, was a leap in design and excels at close to medium distances while delivering adequate performance for infinity focus/landscapes. |
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Arninetyes
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: Closeup With a Nikkor 28/2 Ai |
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Arninetyes wrote:
james wrote: |
For close-up/macro, there is no comparison. The 28/2,8 is the superior lens for this application. The f/2 is a better all-purpose WA (with the AIS version focusing even closer than the AI) whereas the 2.8, still manufactured after all these years, was a leap in design and excels at close to medium distances while delivering adequate performance for infinity focus/landscapes. |
That pretty much fits with what I've read. Still, I'd like to compare the two. But then, I'm certain I'd want to keep both, and right now, I really need to thin out the lens herd. |
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james
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: Closeup With a Nikkor 28/2 Ai |
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james wrote:
Arninetyes wrote: |
Still, I'd like to compare the two. But then, I'm certain I'd want to keep both, and right now, I really need to thin out the lens herd. |
In reality, they are complementary lenses when considering their optimal application and the 28/2.8 can be had for a modest sum. Nice to have a 'herd' to choose from. They don't require feeding, remain quiet and retain their uselfullness indefinitely. |
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Arninetyes
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: Closeup With a Nikkor 28/2 Ai |
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Arninetyes wrote:
james wrote: |
In reality, they are complementary lenses when considering their optimal application and the 28/2.8 can be had for a modest sum. Nice to have a 'herd' to choose from. They don't require feeding, remain quiet and retain their uselfullness indefinitely. |
Yeah, that's kind of how I see it. That's why I have two 20s, a 20/3.5 UD and a 20/3.5 Ais. They are different and complementary. |
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