Comments on: Review: Nikon 28mm f/1.8G

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:15:17 +0000

Hi Ryan and thanks for a great write-up on the 24mm f1.8. I just have one question: could this lens be used on something like a D600 as a general walkabout lens for travel?

I’m due to buy the D600 and not 100% convinced by either the 24-85 VR or the 24-120 f4 VR lenses. I don’t believe their IQ is as good as the 28mm but the one big thing in their favour that I do make use of is VR. Since I shoot a lot in low light (e.g. museums) the VR really helps. I realise that I can use the 24mm at f1.8 or f2 but how sharp would these pics be at very low shutter speeds, compared with the variable zooms at f3.5 or f4 and with VR?

I shoot mostly around the 24mm – 35mm range with my 16-85mm VR DX on my D90, so I don’t really zoom that much.

Your pics seem to show that the 24mm is great for specific types of photography – i.e. when you really want to blur the background. I’m wondering if it can be used when I go to cities like Rome, Paris, etc as a walkabout lens?

I hope I’m making sense!

Thanks very much for any advice you can give me.

Shane

By: newton

newton — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 08:12:58 +0000

I have read some where about the focus shift problem with this lens. Have you experienced this issue?

By: GC

GC — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:37:36 +0000

Found this while googling the 28mm. Question: is this review missing from your main review page? I just had a look and it’s not there.

By: jeff

jeff — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:27:59 +0000

read this review and decided to buy this lens, super happy with it got from bh last week and its an awesome focal length and super sharp. no issues with focus shift at all. thx again

By: Peter Wasserman

Peter Wasserman — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:51:45 +0000

Great review. Love the images! Have you ever tested or reviewed the Nikon 20 mm f2.8 D lens?

By: Stephen Ingram

Stephen Ingram — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 02:59:00 +0000

Ryan

These images are simply breathtaking. Hats off to you!

By: Ryan Brenizer

Ryan Brenizer — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:57:29 +0000

No one knows for sure what’s coming out from Nikon. An 18mm f/1.8 FX would be very surprising.

By: Al

Al — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:03:31 +0000

Thanks so much for the review Ryan !

Correct me if Im wrong but isnt there a 24mm 1.8 and an 18mm 1.8 also coming out from Nikon soon ?

By: Eric Uys

Eric Uys — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:24:20 +0000

Great review on the 28mm lens. I am an ambassador for Nikon South Africa and they have wanted me to test this lens but I kept on refusing but after this test I think I’m gonna give them a call, thanks!

By: James

James — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:06:44 +0000

Great review. You are not helping us who are trying to control our lens envy.

By: tomK

tomK — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:30:48 +0000

Screw the lens review. Those are just some godsmack wedding photos. Killin’ me.

By: David Walters

David Walters — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:20:47 +0000

Thanks for the reminder on lens rentals. In a world of marketing where the “NEED” to purchase is ever present, a weekend rental for a wedding or two is a no brainer! Now on to adorama to purchase the newer better faster.

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:58:19 +0000

Great review Ryan! Just wondering if you prefer the D3s over the new D4? If so, why? Thanks

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:16:55 +0000

Great review! I was excited about the new Sigma 35, but now I’m not sure which will be better for me. Time to pull out the old zoom lens and do some focal length testing.

By: rich

rich — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:08:32 +0000

though i’m not a nikon user myself – you write reviews in a way that’s practical and easy to read. great stuff!

By: Marcin

Marcin — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:59:19 +0000

I’ve been thinking about buying this lens. Finally I’m sure i want to have it. Thanks a lot!

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:43:38 +0000

I’m still rocking my Sigma 28mm 1.8. Dirt cheap, decent optics and very small. Its probably my favourite focal length if not the actual lens itself.

Great review as always.