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Beautiful photographs 🎉🎉 I own this lens but have not used much after i had the 28mm Z. But your photos hv inspired me to pick it up again. Its close focus is great and it is very sharp

I have and have used every single Nikon single digit F cameras. The F3 is actually my least favorite of them all. Just my 2c

I like the idea of analog. I just don’t get why you want to do analog just to converted to digital… you might as well shot with your phone. It is like making mp3 files from vynil records.

I looks like a good product, but for that money I might just go and get a dedicated 35mm scanner. I just don't see the value in terms of what you actually get delivered for the price you pay. The utility is totally there, but DSLR scanning to me has always been the budget alternative to getting good scans.

I’m a new beginner using a NEX 7 for video using the Sony 18-55 mm kit lens so I wanted to know if you think this lens is better than my kit lens & the Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS?

Nice job.

When they made the little speed bump of grip on it - the fans went wild, it was revolutionary.

Leica q3 comes to mind

those were some really lovely sample images, how do you find focusing with the automatic focus magnification turned on (it engages when you move the focus ring)?

Love this video, really confirmed advice from some photo dudes to try 28mm lens while jumping fully into film for the first time and kicking auto mode training wheels to the curb. Mainly bc of my love for street and good composition, and from study on youtube university lol which has been a game changer for this never too late bloomer photo enthusiast! and some content is easier to digest than others. I'll be bingeing your content soon, keep it coming.

Great video! I think I'm sold. Have you since played with the newer Nikon Zf? It's a dream!

Answers why he likes 28mm, but never why it’s the only lens YOU need.

Most people are familiar with 28mm because it's the equivalent focal length of most lenses on smartphone cameras

Your title is Bull Shit! ... Channel blocked.

I carry the 28 f2.8 and 85mm 1.8. All I need for my style. Thanks for the video.

I agree, thanks for the video. I'm a 28, 50/58,105 shooter. I do have an 85 but a basic 1.8 prime where my 28,s are compact 2.8 and an f1.4. That does everything and dimly lit interiors too, not much distortion...

Nice vid thanks! Subbed.

I love this!

I have a few primes (15, 28, 50, 85, 100), but 28 and 50 are by far the most used. And, of the two, my visual brain seems to operate at 28mm with the least encouragement.

I have the tamron 17-28 f2.8 great zoom wide lens. 28mm is best for people to avoid distortion, i agree. The distance is also important. You can get good people at 24mm if you keep a certain distance. Even with the 28mm you have to check the distance and the vertical height s well. 17 to 20 is good for vlog or product reviews, architecture, landscape, artistic photos, videos. The tamron has internal zooming constant aperture , very sharp, its weight balance stays the same during zooming. Perfect for a gimbal. 17-28 allow you to finely choose the best focal. In video you can simulate a 50mm close shot with minimum distortion by increasing the distance and use apsc mode 1.5x to get closer. You get equivalent 42mm.

The Leica Q3 is a great fixed 28mm camera.

Is a good practice to stick to a "new focal length" to force yourself to think differently. I have an old 28mm Pentax somewhere. I have a Pentax to Nikon adapter somewhere. It's time to give it a try. Nicely done video, Matthew!

Does it have TTL in the flash? The AF model is worth it ? Equiped with a HP viewfinder (even without the special viewfinder) I like the Canon new F1…

This is a great video! I have zero experience with astro photography other than occasionally taking photos of the moon. Thanks so much for making it. I’m surprised this comment that I’m writing right now (July 2024) is the first one and that this video only has 8 likes. Strangely, just recently, the RUclips algorithm started pointing me to your channel. I bought a Fuji X-T5 and a Voigtlander 27mm f2 lens. I did some google searches on that setup and it must have triggered RUclips’s algorithm to send me your way. Your videos are excellent. I hope you keep making them. All the best!

Good video. Thanks for making it.

Kodak, not Kokak. The FA in some ways is a superior camera--250th sec flash synch, 4000th sec shutter speed, and amazing AMP metering. I've shot both, and I'll take the FA every time.

I'm always swapping back and forth with the 35 mm and 28 mm when using the vintage Super Takumar f 3.5s. The 28 mm does better on landscapes and shines on close up with a #4 close up lens added. Great for walking around photography too. The 35 mm is slightly smaller and has less distortion. A tough choice. So I will call it a tie ;-)

Enjoyed the video Matthew. I own this lens but not the square lens hood…it’s now on my “to purchase list”👍

You should never pour your chemicals down the drain! Rather, you should pour them into a container and, when the container is full, take it to your recycling station where it can be disposed of properly. I can't believe people still pour chemicals down the drain! It's just irresponsible.

Just bought it for my Z serie :)

why 28 and not 30? I am new to cameras and lenses, there cant be that much difference between them? looking to find something for my sony a6000

Focal length of the average smartphone camera is just under 28mm. Just food for thought.

I’m still an amateur photographer and have a FM with a nifty 50 and been looking at getting a 28mm. After watching this I’m really considering it as an early Birthday present (my birthday next month)

Good Video, I develop my own film as a Hobby, I do trail photography a lot.

I would have picked the F3 over the FM2 if it had the 1/4000 ss

Matthew! Did you know Davy Crockett Used one of these Yashica cameras during the siege of the Alamo in 1836!? Using just one roll of Kodak Eastman 5222 black and white 35mm motion picture film he shot enough sprocket holes to stave off General Santa Anna and his army of 2000 men for THIRTEEN DAYS! Thank you so much for sharing! More people need to learn about the Yashica and its rich AMERICAN history of nearly 200 years. Learn more in my new youtube short "the untold history of the Yashica Mat 124G" SUBBED! Thank you so much

Hard to believe that this lens is miles better then the Fuji 27mm f/2.8... Yeah, this has f/2, but the rest is better too? Think the tab lets you focus this better/easier?

I have a Nikon 85 g F1.8 that I use on an APS-C camera giving approx 128mm perspective. I have a 50mm F1.8 that I use on an APS-C camera that gives about 75mm view. I use a 35mm F1.8 DX on APS-C as a “Nifty Fifty” although strictly speaking it’s a 52.5mm equivalent. My concern was that I didn’t really have any prime wide angle. Browsing around on Amazon one day, I noticed a Nikon 28mm F1.8 g on “special” 40% off, one left, so I quickly grabbed it and I use that on my old D610 FF camera as my wide angle setup. It is perfect!! The images are excellent, rendition, color and perspective all good. I am so glad I bought this lens to “balance” my prime capability. Cheers Y’All.

been itching to try 28mm + 85mm duo for weddings. this might be the thing.

We also shouldn't forget that differences regarding the look and field of view are especially noticeable at the wide end. So while 24mm and 28mm are somewhat close, the difference between their field of view is very stark. 150mm vs 154mm wouldn't be as drastic.

28mm is an overlooked focal length - almost like 40mm. Because they are considered as boring. But that's their strength. They are allrounders with a very natural look. And there seems to be an abundance of them online

I use a lot the 28 f2 Ais, but in apsc lol, so, 40mm for me. Not "long" as 50, not wide like 35, with a nice close up range. Focal length for people mainly, good indoor and outdoor (like the old electronic rangefinder from the 70s)

i use fe 28/2 for indoor portrait almost all the time. someday will try 24 if available

Any recommendations please for a 28mm on the canon R50 (APSC)

I have watched many F3 reviews and have used the F3 for more than 34 years . I agree with you regards to how it feels to use the F3. Fantastic review maybe one of the best . I love the finders especially the action finder DA-2 . The many screens etc . I agree with the exposure lock button it’s a must on any film camera. Yes the 28/F2.8 AIS is an amazing lens

Near-far perspective is a function of DISTANCE not focal length of the lens. Short focal length lens only appear to distort perspective because they allow focusing closer. Thus for creative control, especially when rendering faces, one must first find the shooting distance to the subject producing the desired near-far size relationships - normal or otherwise - then choose the focal length which produces the desired in-camera crop. “As seen by eye” rendering of the size of nose vs ears on people is around 8-9ft and a 24mm - 70mm zoom will allow cropping in camera from that distance from full-length to head and shoulders and the facial perspective will be identical. If instead you were to use one prime lens and change the shooting distance to change the in camera crop the rendering of the face will change in each. You are not forced to do one to the exclusion of the other but understanding the actual cause and effect leads to a better informed choice to render seen by eye ‘normal’ or not.

Portraits? Your examples perfectly show the downsides: exaggerated noses, long face. Even though there is a certain aesthetics to it because of the environment view. For landscape, street photos and (nearly) full person shots I agree.

Hi Matthew, completely agree, the 28mm is perfect for so many travel applications. I find the angles are not to severe, and distortions are kept at bay. Also great for street and people.