Compact 28 or 24 nikon lens

David Gore · Jul 10, 2011

I have a D3S....Often I enjoy using the compact 35mm 2.0 lens on this beast.I would like to buy the highest IQ compact in the 24-28 focal range.Having the D3S lens speed not a big factor..Just want the best IQ lens.

Is the 24 2.8 my best option???Is there a 3rd party lens that compact better than what Nikon offers?

Thanks for your input

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F-onefour · Jul 10, 2011

24 or 28 f/2.8

Uncle Frank · Jul 10, 2011

David Gore said:
I have a D3S....Often I enjoy using the compact 35mm 2.0 lens on this beast.I would like to buy the highest IQ compact in the 24-28 focal range.Having the D3S lens speed not a big factor..Just want the best IQ lens.

I like the IQ of my 24/2.8D on the D700. And since you already carry the 35/2, the 24/2.8 would offer more variety in perspective than you'd gain by adding a 28mm lens.

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LensLineup · Jul 10, 2011

the AF 24/28 f/2.8 lenses don't tend to do that well in lens reviews

but the 28/2.8 AI-S only ever has good things said about it the forums, never seen a technical review of it though. the AF 28 is not an AF version of the AIS (different optical arrangement)
( I've used none of the above )
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shigzeo · Jul 11, 2011

There are a number of comparative/benchmark reviews out there, perhaps ones that would draw deletion here, I have no idea. Hope this helps.

SLRLENSREVIEW

slrlensreview.com/web/nikon-slr-lenses-40/wide-angle-slr-lenses-64/449-nikon-nikkor-28mm-f28-ais-lens-review.html

KENROCKWELL
kenrockwell.com/nikon/28f28ais.htm

16-9 NET
16-9.net/lens_tests/28mm_3.html

PBASE comparison with Zeiss 28 2,8 of sharpness and vignetting
pbase.com/tswen/nk28cz28
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Uncle Frank · Jul 11, 2011

shigzeo ? said:
There are a number of comparative/benchmark reviews out there, perhaps ones that would draw deletion here, I have no idea. Hope this helps.

SLRLENSREVIEW

slrlensreview.com/web/nikon-slr-lenses-40/wide-angle-slr-lenses-64/449-nikon-nikkor-28mm-f28-ais-lens-review.html

KENROCKWELL
kenrockwell.com/nikon/28f28ais.htm

16-9 NET
16-9.net/lens_tests/28mm_3.html

PBASE comparison with Zeiss 28 2,8 of sharpness and vignetting
pbase.com/tswen/nk28cz28
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Advice/criticism/appreciation appreciated!

None of those appear to address the 28 vs. 24 question posed by the original poster. When I was making my buying decision, I found very few reviews of the 24/2.8D on the full frame platform.
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mmalkin15 · Jul 12, 2011

the 28mm F2.8 AI-S that focuses to 0.2M is frequently said to be the best Nikon 28mm lens by far. See Bjorn Rorslett's Nikon lens reviews for detailed information.

http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_wide.html

Very small and very sharp.

jhinkey · Jul 12, 2011

The 28/2 ai is also excellent. Irks one of the best lenses there is for ghosting and flare resistance. Sad I sold mine before I got my D700.

John
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