Nikkor 24mm f2.8 vs Nikkor 28mm f2.8?

05/10/2005 07:34:08 PM · #1

Here's the deal:

I'm selling my "old" Fuji S5000 for 250 euros. I'm looking for a used lens so I've seen a couple.

The 2 moust affordable are Nikkor 24mm f2.8AF and Nikkor 28mm f2.8 (I gess also AF). For the reviews I've readed the image qualaty and sharpness is better in the 24mm, although it is an older lens. I've found this two almout at the same price in a local site, 150 euros versus 160 euros. I gess the 24mm is abetter deal for the money, because it's more expensive when new and more well bilt.

Can anyone corroborate or give it's opinion about it?

I'm also waiting for a reply in a Micro Nikkor 60mm f2.8, but it will be more costy for shure. My target was a used sigma 105mm macro but I haven't bfound any yet. My actual lenses are:
- Nikon 17-70 f3.5-4.5
- Nikon 70-300 f4-5.6D ED
- Nikon Nikkor 50mm f1.8D

So whith one makes more sense? Whith is the better deal?

05/11/2005 05:39:20 AM · #2

Anyone?

Any idea where I can find a 105mm macro second hand?

Message edited by author 2005-05-11 05:40:01.

colda

Nikon D800

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

05/11/2005 05:46:46 AM · #3

Just something to consider, I have a similar set of lenses (50, 18-70, 70-210) and my latest addition is a Tamron 28-200. The reason for this (apart from the fact that I got the lens at a very good price) was because I constantly found myself swapping lenses as I seem to spend much of my time in the 50-100 range. Having a convenient walk around lens is well worth it, if I have to shoot something specific then I switch to one of my Nikkors and shoot RAW.

Given the choice of the 24 vs 28 I'd go for the 24. Although my next prime will almost certainly be the 85 1.8

MAK

Leica CL

05/11/2005 05:48:40 AM · #4

The 105 Macro will be your better choice you have the 24mm and 28mm cover with the 17-70 so a Macro would seem a logical choice. I tried the 60mm in a shop and thought it was OK but it is only f2.8 when shooting as a standars 60mm.. the closer you wish to focus for macro the the higher the f-stop goes (i think thats the same for all macro lenses) I will be buying the 105Macro from a shop here in Japan for Â¥40,000 thats about 200 poundsGBS I think the 105mm is the best Nikkor made, if AF is not an issue then please try the 55mm Ai, should find them quite cheap and they ROCK!

Happy shopping

hyperfocal

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

05/11/2005 06:04:57 AM · #5

I'm not sure what resource told you that the 28 was sharper, but they were wrong. The 24 is widly considered one of the best lenses made from any maker. The 24 also has close range correction which greatly increases quality when focusing close. The 28 does not. Also the 24 when reversed on the camera will produce some stunning magnification ratios (more than the 60 macro). It can also be reversed on your 50 for another great macro combination.

Message edited by author 2005-05-11 06:08:17.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

05/11/2005 06:20:12 AM · #6

How can I rever it to do those macro magnification? that's a new issue to me...

Morgan

Nikon D800

05/11/2005 06:23:44 AM · #7

Here are my thoughts concerning your questions.

I would choose the 24mm over the 28mm due to the 1.5 magnification factor of the CCD. At these wide angle ranges, sharpness will not be the most critical point, although it is certianly part of the equation.

I own both the 60mm and the 105mm micro lens from Nikon and love the 60mm for its general purpose use and amazing sharpness. I went with the 60mm as my first choice and eventually added the 105mm. The 105mm is a great macro lens. I suggest this approach is a valid strategy.

With regards to the three remaining lenses on your list (Nikon 17-70 f3.5-4.5, Nikon 70-300 f4-5.6D ED, Nikon Nikkor 50mm f1.8D), I am not a fan of any of them. So, I offer no comments.

Be sure to purchase only D-series lenses. I would not accept anything else.

Canada is a good place to purchase used lenses. I recommend Henrys or Vistek as reasonable dealers who offer used products online. Check their web sites. You will likely benefit from the foriegn exchange ratios too.

Good hunting.

colda

Nikon D800

05/11/2005 07:30:53 AM · #8

Originally posted by Nuno:

How can I rever it to do those macro magnification? that's a new issue to me...

You simply connect two lenses together using their filter threads, or you can get a BR2A to reverse one lens connected directly to the camera (I use this with my 50mm)

Message edited by author 2005-05-11 07:31:33.

05/11/2005 11:44:00 AM · #9

Anyone else uses or tryed the 24mm?

I'm looking forward for a macro lens but it's a bit off budget for know.

And the 24mm seem a bargain at 150 euros. I'm planning to use it on weddings, specially inside church withought flash shoots.

ralph

Nikon Z9

05/11/2005 11:52:37 AM · #10

28mm f2.8 was one of my first lenses
but i traded it for a 24mm after 4 months

I mainly use it these days for IR since it fits my filter
it is a good walk around lens & well built

i'd like to get a wider prime ( i have the 10.5 fisheye & 15-30 sigma)
but i have to wait till i 'find' some $$