Just found your RUclips videos and I am a huge fan of prime lenses and adapting them. Took your advice and hunted down the 135 f/2.8 AI-s and 50mm f/1.8 AI-s Pancake. Will adapt them to my Sony A7II and Fuji X-T1 and compare them to my vintage Canon, Pentax, and Zeiss lenses. But I still shoot film but haven't shot a Nikon camera for over 35 years when my uncle, who could afford it, lent me his for a month when my first son was born. What's a really nice film Nikon film body to use with these? Thanks in advance for taking the time to reply.
My friend gave me the 50mm E Series 1.8 "pancake" and a 35mm E Series. I can tell they'll take some practiice to get quick with exposure and focus. Any tips for learning how to focus and get the aperture right or does it only come with experience? Shooting on my d3300 I can really tell the 50mm will take a very nice sharp picture when I get it right.
I have a Nikkor 16-85 DX as my 'walkaround' lens and find it a good all rounder apart from distortion at 16mm. This was supposed to be the best quality standard DX zoom a few years ago but I don't seem to be able to find many reviews on RUclips about it. Have you tried it ? Would like to hear your thoughts. I do like older Nikkors. Recently bought af 35-105mm for £40 and am impressed with the 10 year old cheapo plastic mounted 28-80 produced in Thailand which I purchased for £20. I shoot with a D200 and D7000, both of which I love and do not feel I need to upgrade at present. I enjoy your videos for knowledgeable info. Carry on the good work !!
Hi Ken, how does the 50mm series e compare to the 45mm f/2.8p and gn that Nikon made when they released the FM3a? I love the 50mm series e, but enjoy the 42-45mm focal length a bit more.
I've noticed that some of them don't have the silver ring around the barrel(all black) is there any differences other than the colour? Oh and will this work on a D3200?
it cant meter on the D3200, there are 3 diff version of the pancake, but theyre all the same optically, one is E series, other has the silver ring, without silver is the budget lens, but its the same damn thing
+Theoria Apophasis thanks man! So on the D3200 it's the very definition of "manual" think I'll pick it up, good way to reach myself how to use a manual lens. thanks really appreciate it.
Would i be ok to start doing short film making on the nikon D7100? i just keep hearing that video should only be shot with canon. Help me justify my future purchase please!
+TheRockstarx1 video should only be shot on hardcore video gear, not camera gear that ALSO does video. a 3 chip RGB separation camcorder it makes me sick and want to puke that everyone wants their camera gear to also be "best at video"
I'm looking for a telephoto zoom lens for my d7200. I'm torn between 2 lens the nikon 70-300 f4.5-5.6 vr and the tamron 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 vc. I'm aware that they are both fx lenses which is to my benefit with the extra reach. which lens in your opinion is better in all aspects? focusing , sharpness, build quality etc. ( wild card lens sigma 50-500mm ).
Sorry it's so early , but I was wondering what lens would be good for portrait photos , I have a Nikon d3200, not looking to spend a whole lot of money? Please help. Im a beginner and I'll really just be taking pictures of my baby and husband inside her room and outside sometimes too. I seen a Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm Prime AI Lens 1:3.5 is that any good?
Ken has a lot of good suggestions... Nikon 50mm f2 manual is another cheap lens. This one 50mm f1.8 e-series is similarly priced. You should look at all his lens video beside 'secret' one and see what you want out of all his recommendations. With a D3200 camera.... cheap lenses are usually manual lenses. Great camera though!
Recently bought this lens for my d700 but I can’t change the aperture? Also my d700 is displaying an “L” no matter what mode I’m in ? Thanks in advance
i have two lenses and looking to purchase another lens but i was wondering if you think that the FX NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is good enough ? i think its pretty sharp, oh and btw this is the other one i have DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II. i use them both with my D7100 and D3300.
Still new to all this but would this lens auto focus with the d7100 or will you still have to use manual focus? Awesome viedeos man keep it up! I'm making a list of lenses that you have recommended to save $$$
both actually!!! the pancake is VERY useful because its SO FLAT, I can store my entire DSLR under my jacket in bad weather WITH the lens still on. AND its better than using a body cap!! For obvious reasons. Either and Both is the answer. !
Mr Vibroverb question, do you NEED that thin lens? 50mm F2 is only $60 usually (make sure its NOT an non-AI!!!) also 50mm F1.8 AI is also about $50+ well, that pancake lens went WAY up because of my video!! Doohh!!!
Angry Photogrpahy I took your advice & pulled my old 50 mm f1.8 , off the shelf, thank you thank you.... it is amazing on my D7100 one little problem the focus is a little stiff. Do you have any magic to correct this? Love your vids.
Haaaa! AWESOME !! still focus? Then the grease inside is dried up, you must have stored it bad. magic is taking it apart, which i do often, but its a PAIN in the fanny, its about removing the OLD grease and adding NEW grease NOT OIL!!! you must have store it in a hot spot. get it warm under a heating pad, then work the focus back and forth and see if it loosens up
yes with some coaxing it focuses well the Bokeh is totally smooth at 1.8 & fractures into wonderful circular shapes in smaller f stops. I love walking around with it on my D7100 feels so complete.
I know this is an old video but wonder if you could answer a question for me... I have the 50mm featured here but when I put it on my d610 and put it to f1.8 it shows f1.4 on the display! Also, it bypasses f1.8 on the camera display and goes to f2! Duff lens? Cheers
Angels Arehere that is because you have a wrong non CPU lens profile set up. go to settings, non CPU lens data and input the lens information you are shooting with
Hey guys camera noob here, was going to purchase a refurb D7100 was wondering what are some good companies to buy from that are actually certified refurbished.
Theoria Apophasis thanks to you I’m buying the D7100 instead of the D5500. I’m just getting into photography and don’t wanna upgrade multiple times so I’m going with a great first camera and once I can grasp all of the different things you can do with lenses and all the other fun stuff I’ll be buying a proper SLR.
Thanks for video, dose any defense between Nikon 50mm E series 1.8 silver version and black? I read in web that silver little heavier and newer! Any more difference?
I just got my 50mm non E 1/1.8 nikkor lens. Put it on my D7100 for a test shot. This is so new to me. I leave tomorrow for a trip out of country. I really want to know how to use this little gem before I go. Any tips you can toss my way?
sure, what kinda issues do you have? make sure your D7100 switch on the side is in manual mode. go into your SETUP MENU, and then NON-CPU LENS MODE, at set the lens for 50mm and, then its max aperture which is 1.8. to quickly teach yourself the lens lens, put your D7100 in manual mode and experiment a bit around the house focusing and set your ISO beforehand, and then experiment with shutter and app. settings and check your results. After an hour of "play" (MUCH LESS REALLY!!) youll have mastered its essential use in manual and manual focus, and your pictures from that lovely prime will be so much more RICH and have depth, also youll be training on what will make you a far far superior shooter in no time because you will be 100% master of your shot, manual focus, and YOU pick the depth of field with your app. setting and shutter speed. dont be intimidated, just experiment for half an hour inside and outside the house and inspect your results after each shot and self-correct!!! back in the days of film, we had to wait forever to check out mistakes after film processing !!!
Theoria Apophasis Thanks so much! At first, I was looking how to set the aperture...lol. Dah, the camera has an aperture ring. I took pictures without setting the non-CPU lens mode. Did I ruin anything? It's pretty dark now in my house and outside. I got a few shots in. I figure the best ISO settings are similar to other lens? Inside 400 and outside 100. I don't have a clue with the shutter speed and aperture. I will take time tomorrow morning during the golden hour to see what's what. Thanks so much for that bit of confidence building. I needed it.
you need to tell your camera not to try to focus that manual lens, it doesnt know there is a manual lens on the cammy ! All the pro cameras are that way. Check out the 3 pages section on NON CPU LENSES and manual focus on your user manual. Ohhh yes, but switching that little lever its just an afterthought after a while. you wont mind that "hassle" once you see the great results produced!!! also with that tiny short lens you can tuck your camera under your coat etc. , which cannot do with other lenses.
My photography teacher gave me one of these when they were getting rid of all their film cameras. If I switched to digital and got a D7000 would that be a good combination? (I'm using a FM10 now as my go too Nikon SLR)
I found one of these yesterday for $67 AUD so I grabbed it of course. Should be here next week. It apparently has a pin head sized "mark" on the rear element (I assume that means a chip). Obviously not ideal but do you think it will be much of a problem?
+Theoria Apophasis I'll leave another comment when I get it and give it a test but I couldn't see any shots of the "mark" on ebay. Due to your tip I've spotted another one on ebay attached to an old film camera for less than half that price.. I'll probably grab that one as well haha. can't have too many body caps.
Hey! greetings from Havana. Thanks for the videos I’ve watching a few and it have been really helpful. Im back into photography after 15 years of no shutting at all. I’ve got my old Nikon FE2 pancake 50 mm f1.8 on my D3200. It works awesome!!! Again, thanks for the videos!!
How can i get it in nepal? I went to market but its not available here. And recommand me a lens for around 100 usd for wedding and modeling photography. And I liked the above reviews.
I just picked mine up for $60 in perfect condition for my Fuji x series...it is so sharp..I love it. Also have the e series 28mm 2.8...got that one for $5...have a 41mm and 75mm in my pocket.
Ken Rockwell says you have to have the ones that start with a "2" on the serial number...I see your starts with a "4" which I think means it's a "late model manual focus"? Does it make a difference?
will this mount on my d7000 ? or do i need an adapter or does any modification needed to make on the lense i found an old 50mm 1.4 laying aroung my house and i noticed it will not fit on my body am i going to have the same issue with this lense ... what should it do ?
Theoria Apophasis how do i check if its ai or non ai i have 3 old lenses i found with an old body one is ... nikkor 50mm 1:1.4 ... pc-nikkor 1:2.8 35mm this one is kind of wierd its got a knob on the side of it makes the lense go sideways and last one is nikkor-q.c auto 1:4 200mm are any of these lenses worth using or keeping ? thanks
look at the BACK of the lens, the AI (modern) lens will have a long ridge about halfway around and OPPOSITE that a tiny bumb/ridge an older AI will be a ridge ALL AROUND keeping? if non-AI, id sell them on ebay, someone will buy them, but nobody hardly wants them.
I was just looking on ebay last night for a 50mm f1.8 and was going to ask you if it was a good lens for low light shooting. I'm just getting into shooting with a DSLR.
Hi Angry! Thank you for the excellent tips! What's the difference between Nikon 50mm AIS "Early" and "Late" Manual Focus? And are these two any superior to the E Series one? Thanks again!
paulo1901 E series was the "cheap" (just a few parts less, but its NOT A CHEAP LENS AT ALL, its a TOUGH LENS). both early and late AIS are equal optically. snag a 50mm pancake lens 1.8 cheap and tell us how great it is !!!!!!! AWESOME !
I’m a bit confused, sometimes it sounds as you are talking about the e series lens, but the one on your d7100 its not since its written «Nikkor» on it.
mike falasca easy, go to SETUP, in your menu , then to NON CPU LENS, then enter the 50mm, then the 1.8 focal, then your camera is happy and knows what the heck lens its got on its front! use aperture priority or MANUAL ONLY,.....use the light meter inside, .....it will take you about 10 mins to learn what perfect exposure is for your lens, usually its just OVER 1+ stop overexposed = perfect exposure, but that depends on the scene.
You probably wont anymore..I bought mine back in June this year (2016) and paid 129$ for it. worth it though as it's in as new condition and is as good as he says as far as sharpness goes. and if you want a a lens thats built like they should be then look no further either...solid all metal construction that will last a lifetime..love mine,and might get a couple more yet.
I got this lens off ebay for 50 bucks. Its my cheapest lens and also one of the best. After testing it out today I noticed that I could not adjust the aperture from my camera (d7100). Is this normal or is there something that I have to set up? I set the aperture to 22 and set the non cpu lens settings.
John Estrada on a MF lens, no, you have no ability to adj. the aperture via the camera..... on a manual focus lens you gotta adj. the aperture ON the lens :) all nikons and all MF lenses are that way
Hi Theoria, I'm looking for some advice please. I have a Nikon D7100 and tend to stick to landscape and architecture photography. the lenses I own are: Nikkor 18-105 3.5/5.6, Tokina 11-16 ATX Pro DX mkii and a Nikkor 55-200 3.5/5.6 (mostly unused). I'm unsure whether to got for a 35 mm 1.8 prime or 50mm prime, bearing in mind the crop sensor factoring or should i be looking for something completely different for my armoury? I would really appreciate your advice as you're the 'go-to guy' on RUclips for reviews and tips and i just love your presentation style! Kind regards, Kram.
Beto 115 Many thanks for the reply! after much research you are absolutely right about the 35mm 1.8, all opinions say it's a better choice for my camera... Many thanks for your help, Kram.
Kram Sniggah no problem! I had the same experience when trying to choose between the 50mm or 35mm for my D5100. I did LOTS of research and found that the 35mm is the best choice for DX cameras. Also, I own the 35mm personally and I have to say that I dont regret it at all and have no complaints, its well built and takes amazing photos at the correct settings. overall glad I could help and hope you enjoy your 35mm!
whats the difference between this and the nikon 50mm 1.8 series e i have one but instead of nikkor it says nikon. also the silver part is black. Is there any difference or?
+Theoria Apophasis Awesome I was gonna get the 50 ai-s but didn't have enough money so went with this and I'm so glad I did. I declicked the aperture earlier todayand i love it even more.
Great stuff man! Will consider this info in future. My go to is 35mm 1.8 DX. Ive never had any complaints about sharpness etc. I drag it with me everywhere. Seeing how tiny this 50 is made me curious. The only thing Im thinking of is shooting in tight spaces... x1.5 ...
1thatdreams see my 4 newest vidoes on DX cameras and WHY you need to really be buying FX glass for your DX cameras.....many good reasons why. ohh, the 35mm DX 1.8 is great sharp lens, and cheap too! check at least, out video 1 of the 4 newest videos i just put up. thanks. :)
Hey hey, so this pancake lens looks awesome, researched ebay and you can get them pretty cheap. Trouble is, I'm looking for lens for filming specifically. When it comes to this lens, its a little too thin for shooting short films so I was wondering if you had a slightly taller alternative. I watched the video you put up talking about the 50 1.4 and the f2. The one where you said you could throw the 2 down the road and it would still be intact. Do you think that 2 would be a better bet??
Wow, you're fast to reply! Just another reason why you're awesome! Thanks man, I'll research it. Any recommendations for other importation focal lengths?
This was the first lens I have ever had, I got one together with my Nikon EM. Afterwards, when I got other lenses, I just kept getting frustrated because I just couldn't get the same sharpness and creamy backgrounds. Even today, more than 10 years after, I think this is still my favourite one; it makes a great pair with my Fuji xpro1. Thank you for the video man, It was really nice to watch!
there is 4 version of the pancake 50mm- the E series with plastic the E series with silver ring the Nikkor pancake that has a closest focus distance of 0.6 the Nikkor pancake Japan Market only that has closest focus distance of 0.45 are they all the same optically??? my one I own is the Nikkor that focuses to 0.45 are they all the same performance?
Nikon E series 50mm/1.8 and Nikkor AI-S 50mm/1.8 are very similar (pancake format) BUT different lenses... The Nikkor AI-S is multi-coated and supposed to handle flares better... You keep saying E series but showing the Nikkor lens... Which one do you actually recommend? or is it both/either ?
+Mik S. I'd recommend the old AI-S or even AI version, not this new one. I have both the AI and the new AI-S he shows here and the AI feels amazing compared to the AI-S, the aperture feels sharper and stronger. The aperture on the AI-S feels plasticky and crap. It feels light and plasticky in general really.
Well I prefer in the price range of the Nikkor 50 1.8, but 50mm lenses tend to less expensive than the 35mm lens. So what lens could you advice me on? I have a fuji camera and would love to use a manual lens for change
Hey man, another great video. This will be the second lens I go on eBay to buy because of your videos! Can I make a video request here? Could you do a video on filters? Do you use them or not. Maybe about a UV vs. a plain NC. I never owned a Nikon brand NC filter...wonder if you have and have any thoughts on them...or maybe you like other brands like B+W or Hoya or something else. I would really be interested in your thoughts. Thanks again. GSM
hell yes! and theyre DAMN CHEAP too!!!! I use filers very often on expensive glass for protection, but only AR coated filters for that. sure , ill list it on my TO DO videos !!!
only in AR coating. theyre ALL now within 2% of each other. 20 years ago, it was a big deal......NOW, its just bullshit names. BW is overpriced crap with FUCKING SHORT filter threads!!! Use HMC Hoyas. even cheaper, and bit better (believe it or not) are AR coated filters made by SUNPAK and sold by the assholes at best buy and labeled "PLATINUM" yeah i know, but its true.
@Theoria Apophasis I wish I had watched this video before I bought the 1.8 g, although I wanted the AF for street photography and I payed $169 which isn't so bad. Not sure if the E class has AF. I am now looking to get a fast 35mm and an 18mm. Any suggestions for a cheap 35mm or 18mm that is very sharp and performs well in low light? Would prefer a 35mm with af but could do without it on the 18mm.
I recently got into photography and for the most part I do more portrait shots than scenery, would you be willing to sell this little lens if you still have one?
Just got my copy of this lens in like new condition in April 2018 for $35 USD. It came with a very fancy rear lens cap called a Nikon EM at that price. The EM looked and worked like new as well.
I bought one by accident for $35 on ebay and love it. The pancake lens compared to the AFS does not flare every time you point in the general direction of the sun.
@@dnazeri229 Hello, here is an ebay search link for the manual focus Nikon 50mm pancake. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311&_nkw=nikon+50mm+1.8+ais+pancake&_sacat=0 The auto focus screw drive version will have reddish or purple octagons in the picture when pointed in the general direction of the sun. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=nikon+50mm+1.8+af&_sacat=78997&LH_TitleDesc=0&_udhi=50
@nightsbringer1, in case you're still following this -- your D5300 will only work in Manual (M) mode with this lens. You can only set the aperture with the aperture ring on the lens. Light metering will be a guess, unless you have an hand-held meter. Just bracket your shots at multiple apertures until you get the right exposure. In the viewfinder, I found that the "too close" and "too far" focus indicator arrows don't work, but the "bang on" focus indicator dot DOES work. No idea why.
Wow I have this 50mm 1.8 AI , it is attached to my Nikon EM since college days. I haven't paid attention to it because I am nearsighted and depend on auto focus. I will pull it out today. Thanks.
I have a Nikon D5000. Im not sure if old lenses work with it or not and was wondering if you could clarify that issue. Love your videos, witty and informative. Keep up the good work!
Hey Bro thank you for all you input I want to know about the 50 1.8 pancake lens what series should I get? Also would you like to sell me one of your Nikkor 135 1.8 (also is there a difference in the Ai vs Ai-s or Pancake 50 1.8 or both? Thank you in advance. p.s you're my new mentor! Also are you from NJ?
I got the E version and took a picture so clear that I use it on my computer screen and haven't changed it for months. They look identical. Is this one even clearer???
In several of your videos you talk about the superb manual lenses (Nikon 200 f4, 135 f2.8, the 50mm pancake f1.8) and I was wondering under what circumstances do you use those lenses over the AF lenses that you have. Thanks Duane
+duanemcclun anything other than sports or action is when. Deliberate use of MF lenses is fun, useful and requires deliberation making your shooting better. also ive been doing it my entire life and im damn fast with MF.
+Theoria Apophasis it's been almost 15 years since I've used mf lenses but it would be interesting to see the quality of the image from the mf lense over a AF lens. Thanks Duane
+Theoria Apophasis I know this might not be a fair comparison but do you think the Mf Nikon pancake 50mm f1.8 glass is sharper than the Nikon 35mm 1.8 DX ED G lens?
I just got mine from eBay.. ! It's a tough call so far compared to the 1.8 g. Maybe it's my focusing that needs practice but I'm not getting the same color saturation. Especially Browns and skin tons
I also have both lenses. I prefer to use the 1.8G, mainly for the convenience of very fast autofocus, but when I grab my camera (with some other lens on it) and don't feel like toting around a bag, I love that I can put the pancake 50 into my pocket as a choice for a second lens!
in my country i dont find these lens, could you help me please? where i found a online shop , who sent to Brazil. This lens and 135mm f2.8 thanks for your videos
do you know a online shop, or a link for a trusted seller in ebay, or any Store to send to my country. please.. thanks again for your answer (sorry for my english)
Your video made me curious. Was going for the regular 50mm 1,8 to adapt to my Fuji X-T 1. Now I ordered the pancake. Shorter is shorter - also with an adaptor. We'll see...
dear angry photographer I was extremely excited to find out about this lens and the sharpness is amazing but after looking at sample photos iv notices that the color on this lens is dual could you please explain why this is ?
+Theoria Apophasis what I mean is I looking at sample pictures of the Nikon 50mm 1.8 AIS the color looks cooler especially when compared to the 200 mm Ai that is warmer
I didn't know that was a thing im kind of new to photography so your channel taught has me a lot . how do I fix cyan shift or is it meant to be like this in the first place ?
has to do with the glass, what additives, the construction, many variables. (ED glass etc) you can remove ANY shift easy in any photo editing program by adjusting your color settings.
useless, the 28mm , 24mm are dust collectors. If you own the lens, it will collect dust and youll never find yourself grabbing for it. fine lens, just a useless focal length. 28 and 24 are in the wasteland of useless focal lengths. a generalization? yes, but also true.
Pann Sermchaiwong great lenses, insanely overpriced, and i can fool 100% of the people 98% of the time with a print from a Leica vs. top quality Nikkor. not worth it. Money no object? then go for it!
Bought mine of of Amazon for 70 bucks and got kinda screwed. Lot's of dust in it and super soft at 1.8. At least I can return it! Still looking to find one in good performing condition though.
How is the contrast and saturation of this lens compared to pentacon 50mm. which one would you prefer between the two.
its better on this nikkor, the Pentacon is for (best) 20 feet or less and THEN for its amazing bokeh, not much else.
Just found your RUclips videos and I am a huge fan of prime lenses and adapting them. Took your advice and hunted down the 135 f/2.8 AI-s and 50mm f/1.8 AI-s Pancake. Will adapt them to my Sony A7II and Fuji X-T1 and compare them to my vintage Canon, Pentax, and Zeiss lenses. But I still shoot film but haven't shot a Nikon camera for over 35 years when my uncle, who could afford it, lent me his for a month when my first son was born.
What's a really nice film Nikon film body to use with these? Thanks in advance for taking the time to reply.
I just got an older one with no silver ring for $30 . Is it the same quality?
Love the wisdom and kookiness of the past videos.
My friend gave me the 50mm E Series 1.8 "pancake" and a 35mm E Series. I can tell they'll take some practiice to get quick with exposure and focus. Any tips for learning how to focus and get the aperture right or does it only come with experience? Shooting on my d3300 I can really tell the 50mm will take a very nice sharp picture when I get it right.
I have a Nikkor 16-85 DX as my 'walkaround' lens and find it a good all rounder apart from distortion at 16mm. This was supposed to be the best quality standard DX zoom a few years ago but I don't seem to be able to find many reviews on RUclips about it. Have you tried it ? Would like to hear your thoughts. I do like older Nikkors. Recently bought af 35-105mm for £40 and am impressed with the 10 year old
cheapo plastic mounted 28-80 produced in Thailand which I purchased for £20. I shoot with a D200 and D7000, both of which I love and do not feel I need to upgrade at present. I enjoy your videos for knowledgeable info. Carry on the good work !!
Hi Ken, how does the 50mm series e compare to the 45mm f/2.8p and gn that Nikon made when they released the FM3a? I love the 50mm series e, but enjoy the 42-45mm focal length a bit more.
Hi Ken,
I wanted to know if you can recommend the 50 1.8 pancake with 0.45m Close fucus distance over the 0.6m or if it doesn't matter. Cheers mate!
I have the all black series e pancake, it's the same as the ones with a silver ring right?
yup, its just the earlier version of same.
see here:
www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/50f18E.htm
hey Ken do you know if there's a difference between the all black version and the silver version you have besides the color?
there is no diff. nope
Theoria Apophasis thanks! waiting for mine to arrive to slap on the d7100
I've noticed that some of them don't have the silver ring around the barrel(all black) is there any differences other than the colour? Oh and will this work on a D3200?
it cant meter on the D3200, there are 3 diff version of the pancake, but theyre all the same optically, one is E series, other has the silver ring, without silver is the budget lens, but its the same damn thing
+Theoria Apophasis thanks man! So on the D3200 it's the very definition of "manual" think I'll pick it up, good way to reach myself how to use a manual lens. thanks really appreciate it.
Would i be ok to start doing short film making on the nikon D7100? i just keep hearing that video should only be shot with canon. Help me justify my future purchase please!
+TheRockstarx1 video should only be shot on hardcore video gear, not camera gear that ALSO does video.
a 3 chip RGB separation camcorder
it makes me sick and want to puke that everyone wants their camera gear to also be "best at video"
I just got this lens yesterday for $60. Cutest little thing, sharp at f 2.0 on my D 5500
It will auto focus with d7100 right ?
Watching your Bought 28-85mm f3.5-4.5d ...amazing lens thanks man
the 50mm pancake 1.8 wont autofocus on ANY camera .....hehehehhe
its manual
haha thanks for reply :D
hey bud i bought NIKKOR-S.C Auto 50mm f/1.4 non-Ai how will this compare ?
how does the film lens fit on the nikon i found a 50mm off a film camera and it wont fit on my nikon
I'm looking for a telephoto zoom lens for my d7200. I'm torn between 2 lens the nikon 70-300 f4.5-5.6 vr and the tamron 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 vc. I'm aware that they are both fx lenses which is to my benefit with the extra reach. which lens in your opinion is better in all aspects? focusing , sharpness, build quality etc. ( wild card lens sigma 50-500mm ).
+callum johnson 70 300 VR G (only the VR G version). by far the best
+Theoria Apophasis wow fast reply. Thankyou very much :)
Sorry it's so early , but I was wondering what lens would be good for portrait photos , I have a Nikon d3200, not looking to spend a whole lot of money? Please help. Im a beginner and I'll really just be taking pictures of my baby and husband inside her room and outside sometimes too. I seen a Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm Prime AI Lens 1:3.5 is that any good?
Ken has a lot of good suggestions... Nikon 50mm f2 manual is another cheap lens. This one 50mm f1.8 e-series is similarly priced. You should look at all his lens video beside 'secret' one and see what you want out of all his recommendations. With a D3200 camera.... cheap lenses are usually manual lenses. Great camera though!
Recently bought this lens for my d700 but I can’t change the aperture? Also my d700 is displaying an “L” no matter what mode I’m in ? Thanks in advance
Just a Q, I have this lens in the Nikon version (without the "Nikkor"). How different are they if at all? Thanks.
i have two lenses and looking to purchase another lens but i was wondering if you think that the
FX NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is good enough ? i think its pretty sharp, oh and btw this is the other one i have
DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II. i use them both with my D7100 and D3300.
+Andy Salinas only the VR G version of hte 24 85.
buy other lens for what use and what budget?
well for portraits and for shooting wild life, and basically not an specific budget but if its cheap and good i dont mind xD
portrait and wildlife have FEW crossovers for use in both, except for example a nice fast 200mm or a 300mm F4
im uploading 2 vids on 300mm F4 now
oh ok great i'll give them a look ! thanks man
Still new to all this but would this lens auto focus with the d7100 or will you still have to use manual focus? Awesome viedeos man keep it up! I'm making a list of lenses that you have recommended to save $$$
it wont focus on ANY camera ever, shes all manual.
winks ;)
Theoria Apophasis It will focus, just the camera won't focus it. You have to.
hhaaaaaaaaa
hello , are you recommending the 50mm F1.8 E Serie or the Nikon Nikkor 50mm F1.8 AI-S pancake version ? not sure . thks . daniel from france
both actually!!! the pancake is VERY useful because its SO FLAT, I can store my entire DSLR under my jacket in bad weather WITH the lens still on.
AND its better than using a body cap!! For obvious reasons.
Either and Both is the answer. !
i can only find the AI-S pancake for reasonably cheap. or should i wait out for the E series to pop up?
Mr Vibroverb question, do you NEED that thin lens? 50mm F2 is only $60 usually (make sure its NOT an non-AI!!!)
also 50mm F1.8 AI is also about $50+
well, that pancake lens went WAY up because of my video!! Doohh!!!
Hello Sir, which would you recommend, this nikkor 50mm 1.8 series E or the voigtlander 58mm 1.4 if price and size is not an issue? Thanks
Angry Photogrpahy I took your advice & pulled my old 50 mm f1.8 , off the shelf, thank you thank you.... it is amazing on my D7100 one little problem the focus is a little stiff. Do you have any magic to correct this? Love your vids.
Haaaa! AWESOME !!
still focus? Then the grease inside is dried up, you must have stored it bad.
magic is taking it apart, which i do often, but its a PAIN in the fanny, its about removing the OLD grease and adding NEW grease NOT OIL!!!
you must have store it in a hot spot.
get it warm under a heating pad, then work the focus back and forth and see if it loosens up
yes with some coaxing it focuses well the Bokeh is totally smooth at 1.8 & fractures into wonderful circular shapes in smaller f stops. I love walking around with it on my D7100 feels so complete.
im glad youre happy, its a cute little dream lens, and better than a BODY CAP!
ha ha ha sure is
I know this is an old video but wonder if you could answer a question for me... I have the 50mm featured here but when I put it on my d610 and put it to f1.8 it shows f1.4 on the display! Also, it bypasses f1.8 on the camera display and goes to f2! Duff lens? Cheers
Angels Arehere that is because you have a wrong non CPU lens profile set up. go to settings, non CPU lens data and input the lens information you are shooting with
Price and autofocus aside, how do you think it compares to the new Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art? The Otus 55mm?
Vaperators LMAO.
have you ever tried the Nikkor 45mm f2.8 pancake (chrome) ? I appreciate this video.
Hey guys camera noob here, was going to purchase a refurb D7100 was wondering what are some good companies to buy from that are actually certified refurbished.
nikon factory certified refurbed are from BH , Adorama and Cameta and Roberts camera
Theoria Apophasis thanks to you I’m buying the D7100 instead of the D5500. I’m just getting into photography and don’t wanna upgrade multiple times so I’m going with a great first camera and once I can grasp all of the different things you can do with lenses and all the other fun stuff I’ll be buying a proper SLR.
Thanks for video, dose any defense between Nikon 50mm E series 1.8 silver version and black?
I read in web that silver little heavier and newer! Any more difference?
I can't find this lens - is it a series e (as mentioned in the video?) or just the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 AIS pancake prime lens?
E series
@@KenTheoriaApophasis Thanks! I thought series e lenses said 'series e' on the front of them though?
I just got my 50mm non E 1/1.8 nikkor lens. Put it on my D7100 for a test shot. This is so new to me. I leave tomorrow for a trip out of country. I really want to know how to use this little gem before I go. Any tips you can toss my way?
sure, what kinda issues do you have? make sure your D7100 switch on the side is in manual mode.
go into your SETUP MENU, and then NON-CPU LENS MODE, at set the lens for 50mm and, then its max aperture which is 1.8.
to quickly teach yourself the lens lens, put your D7100 in manual mode and experiment a bit around the house focusing and set your ISO beforehand, and then experiment with shutter and app. settings and check your results.
After an hour of "play" (MUCH LESS REALLY!!) youll have mastered its essential use in manual and manual focus, and your pictures from that lovely prime will be so much more RICH and have depth, also youll be training on what will make you a far far superior shooter in no time because you will be 100% master of your shot, manual focus, and YOU pick the depth of field with your app. setting and shutter speed.
dont be intimidated, just experiment for half an hour inside and outside the house and inspect your results after each shot and self-correct!!!
back in the days of film, we had to wait forever to check out mistakes after film processing !!!
Theoria Apophasis Thanks so much! At first, I was looking how to set the aperture...lol. Dah, the camera has an aperture ring. I took pictures without setting the non-CPU lens mode. Did I ruin anything?
It's pretty dark now in my house and outside. I got a few shots in. I figure the best ISO settings are similar to other lens? Inside 400 and outside 100.
I don't have a clue with the shutter speed and aperture. I will take time tomorrow morning during the golden hour to see what's what. Thanks so much for that bit of confidence building. I needed it.
Sherry Pratt Can I just leave that setting when I use other lenses or do I need to switch it back each time?
you need to tell your camera not to try to focus that manual lens, it doesnt know there is a manual lens on the cammy ! All the pro cameras are that way.
Check out the 3 pages section on NON CPU LENSES and manual focus on your user manual.
Ohhh yes, but switching that little lever its just an afterthought after a while.
you wont mind that "hassle" once you see the great results produced!!!
also with that tiny short lens you can tuck your camera under your coat etc. , which cannot do with other lenses.
Theoria Apophasis Awesome!! Thanks tons!
My photography teacher gave me one of these when they were getting rid of all their film cameras. If I switched to digital and got a D7000 would that be a good combination? (I'm using a FM10 now as my go too Nikon SLR)
What is your take on the 28mm series e lenses? Are they as good as the 50?
I found one of these yesterday for $67 AUD so I grabbed it of course. Should be here next week. It apparently has a pin head sized "mark" on the rear element (I assume that means a chip). Obviously not ideal but do you think it will be much of a problem?
+x0xAlexPepper show up in your pics at all?
+Theoria Apophasis I'll leave another comment when I get it and give it a test but I couldn't see any shots of the "mark" on ebay.
Due to your tip I've spotted another one on ebay attached to an old film camera for less than half that price.. I'll probably grab that one as well haha. can't have too many body caps.
that tip works great man :)
Hey! greetings from Havana. Thanks for the videos I’ve watching a few and it have been really helpful. Im back into photography after 15 years of no shutting at all.
I’ve got my old Nikon FE2 pancake 50 mm f1.8 on my D3200. It works awesome!!!
Again, thanks for the videos!!
Great to hear!
How can i get it in nepal? I went to market but its not available here. And recommand me a lens for around 100 usd for wedding and modeling photography. And I liked the above reviews.
ebay :)
nope. Not in nepal. We can't order it. Our country is not valid.
I just picked mine up for $60 in perfect condition for my Fuji x series...it is so sharp..I love it. Also have the e series 28mm 2.8...got that one for $5...have a 41mm and 75mm in my pocket.
Ken Rockwell says you have to have the ones that start with a "2" on the serial number...I see your starts with a "4" which I think means it's a "late model manual focus"? Does it make a difference?
makes no diff
Thank you! Thanks for these great videos. Best photography info on RUclips, hands down!
What do you think about Nikon 18-70 mm f3.5-4.5 ? Can you make a review? Thanks
will this mount on my d7000 ? or do i need an adapter or does any modification needed to make on the lense i found an old 50mm 1.4 laying aroung my house and i noticed it will not fit on my body am i going to have the same issue with this lense ... what should it do ?
SURE IT WILL MOUNT, NO WORRIES, its an AI lens.
I assume you found a VERY old NON-AI 50mm, thats the only answer to that riddle on the one you found.
Theoria Apophasis how do i check if its ai or non ai i have 3 old lenses i found with an old body one is ... nikkor 50mm 1:1.4 ... pc-nikkor 1:2.8 35mm this one is kind of wierd its got a knob on the side of it makes the lense go sideways and last one is nikkor-q.c auto 1:4 200mm are any of these lenses worth using or keeping ? thanks
look at the BACK of the lens, the AI (modern) lens will have a long ridge about halfway around and OPPOSITE that a tiny bumb/ridge
an older AI will be a ridge ALL AROUND
keeping? if non-AI, id sell them on ebay, someone will buy them, but nobody hardly wants them.
Theoria Apophasis no ridge so non ai ... thanks for the info im buying one of these
nicktarace does it matter if its an E serries 1.8 is that just diferent production year ?and ai or ais
You're the greatest! When I buy photo stuff, you're the first and last place I go for advice.
That was the kit lense on the nikon EM. Love it, how about the series e 100?
what is the actual name of this lens? 50mm 1.8 Ai or 50mm 1.8 Ai-s? I see people selling both out there, which one I should go for?
I was just looking on ebay last night for a 50mm f1.8 and was going to ask you if it was a good lens for low light shooting. I'm just getting into shooting with a DSLR.
it has its narrow spectrum of function, as per the video.
Which nikkor 50/1.8 are you recommending? E series or AI pancake? Also, the long nose AI are what I see people are recommending.
same beast ultimately the E is a pancake
Hi Angry! Thank you for the excellent tips! What's the difference between Nikon 50mm AIS "Early" and "Late" Manual Focus? And are these two any superior to the E Series one? Thanks again!
paulo1901 E series was the "cheap" (just a few parts less, but its NOT A CHEAP LENS AT ALL, its a TOUGH LENS). both early and late AIS are equal optically.
snag a 50mm pancake lens 1.8 cheap and tell us how great it is !!!!!!! AWESOME !
Theoria Apophasis Thank you so much Angry, I just got one!
great stuff!!
I’m a bit confused, sometimes it sounds as you are talking about the e series lens, but the one on your d7100 its not since its written «Nikkor» on it.
Hi ,you seem to have a whole lot of knowledge so can you tell me if i put a 50mm 1.8 series E lens on my D600 how do I meter or figure the exposure !
mike falasca easy, go to SETUP, in your menu , then to NON CPU LENS,
then enter the 50mm, then the 1.8 focal, then your camera is happy and knows what the heck lens its got on its front!
use aperture priority or MANUAL ONLY,.....use the light meter inside, .....it will take you about 10 mins to learn what perfect exposure is for your lens, usually its just OVER 1+ stop overexposed = perfect exposure, but that depends on the scene.
Theoria Apophasis thanks so much,I love your videos and ordered a tokina 100mm macro ,it's coming Wednesday !
You love it !!!!
is there a lens in this low profile style that is a 35 mm? (that is compatible with my D3200?)
not THAT LOW,no
do you have any experience with the Asahi 50mm pancake?
i dont actually :)
How come no mention of its bokeh? I find it tricky to manual focus the old lenses on Dslr's. Any tips?
+wolfywho ive made many vids on how to MF these lenses :)
+Theoria Apophasis - Perfect. I will search your channel. Thanks for the fast reply.
Looks great! Cannot find it anywhere under $65. Any ideas?
You probably wont anymore..I bought mine back in June this year (2016) and paid 129$ for it. worth it though as it's in as new condition and is as good as he says as far as sharpness goes. and if you want a a lens thats built like they should be then look no further either...solid all metal construction that will last a lifetime..love mine,and might get a couple more yet.
I got my ai-s 50mm F1.8 0.45 version several days ago. Beautiful greenish coating, well-built quality. Love it!
I got this lens off ebay for 50 bucks. Its my cheapest lens and also one of the best. After testing it out today I noticed that I could not adjust the aperture from my camera (d7100). Is this normal or is there something that I have to set up? I set the aperture to 22 and set the non cpu lens settings.
John Estrada on a MF lens, no, you have no ability to adj. the aperture via the camera.....
on a manual focus lens you gotta adj. the aperture ON the lens :)
all nikons and all MF lenses are that way
Ok thanks
Hi Theoria,
I'm looking for some advice please. I have a Nikon D7100 and tend to stick to landscape and architecture photography.
the lenses I own are: Nikkor 18-105 3.5/5.6, Tokina 11-16 ATX Pro DX mkii and a Nikkor 55-200 3.5/5.6 (mostly unused).
I'm unsure whether to got for a 35 mm 1.8 prime or 50mm prime, bearing in mind the crop sensor factoring or should i be looking for something completely different for my armoury?
I would really appreciate your advice as you're the 'go-to guy' on RUclips for reviews and tips and i just love your presentation style!
Kind regards,
Kram.
Kram Sniggah 35 1.8g
Beto 115 Many thanks for the reply!
after much research you are absolutely right about the 35mm 1.8, all opinions say it's a better choice for my camera...
Many thanks for your help,
Kram.
Kram Sniggah no problem! I had the same experience when trying to choose between the 50mm or 35mm for my D5100. I did LOTS of research and found that the 35mm is the best choice for DX cameras. Also, I own the 35mm personally and I have to say that I dont regret it at all and have no complaints, its well built and takes amazing photos at the correct settings.
overall glad I could help and hope you enjoy your 35mm!
Good day. I am wondering if you have a recommendation for a 35mm Nikon FX lens.
whats the difference between this and the nikon 50mm 1.8 series e i have one but instead of nikkor it says nikon. also the silver part is black. Is there any difference or?
+Curryjesus no diff. same stuff
+Theoria Apophasis Awesome I was gonna get the 50 ai-s but didn't have enough money so went with this and I'm so glad I did. I declicked the aperture earlier todayand i love it even more.
ive got 7 of them for a reason, GREAT STUFF MAN!!!!!
+Theoria Apophasis is it true this lens won't couple with the metering in the D3000 or D5000 series?
WHICH lenses? AI and AIS have no NON CPU METERING on 3000 and 5000 series
Great stuff man! Will consider this info in future. My go to is 35mm 1.8 DX. Ive never had any complaints about sharpness etc. I drag it with me everywhere. Seeing how tiny this 50 is made me curious. The only thing Im thinking of is shooting in tight spaces... x1.5 ...
1thatdreams see my 4 newest vidoes on DX cameras and WHY you need to really be buying FX glass for your DX cameras.....many good reasons why.
ohh, the 35mm DX 1.8 is great sharp lens, and cheap too!
check at least, out video 1 of the 4 newest videos i just put up.
thanks. :)
Hey hey, so this pancake lens looks awesome, researched ebay and you can get them pretty cheap. Trouble is, I'm looking for lens for filming specifically. When it comes to this lens, its a little too thin for shooting short films so I was wondering if you had a slightly taller alternative. I watched the video you put up talking about the 50 1.4 and the f2. The one where you said you could throw the 2 down the road and it would still be intact. Do you think that 2 would be a better bet??
+mazikiblade zeiss 50mm 1.4 planar
Wow, you're fast to reply! Just another reason why you're awesome! Thanks man, I'll research it. Any recommendations for other importation focal lengths?
Hi:
what's the difference between the 50mm 1.8 AIS or AIE versions?
same thing, AIS is just early 80s, .....both are AI and work on you Nikon
see here for full list:
www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikortek.htm#ais
Would it be worth if I upgraded from a Nikkor J 50mm?
Hello, Im from Mexico, help me please, how can I find this lense?
+Ana Sanchez ebay :)
Do they still have this exact type on ebay? I see some for $100 not sure if its the same... Could you give me the exact name
50mm 1.8 AIS pancake
+Theoria Apophasis thanks!
This was the first lens I have ever had, I got one together with my Nikon EM. Afterwards, when I got other lenses, I just kept getting frustrated because I just couldn't get the same sharpness and creamy backgrounds. Even today, more than 10 years after, I think this is still my favourite one; it makes a great pair with my Fuji xpro1. Thank you for the video man, It was really nice to watch!
there is 4 version of the pancake 50mm-
the E series with plastic
the E series with silver ring
the Nikkor pancake that has a closest focus distance of 0.6
the Nikkor pancake Japan Market only that has closest focus distance of 0.45
are they all the same optically??? my one I own is the Nikkor that focuses to 0.45
are they all the same performance?
Jeff Chen hai jef, the 0.45ft focus distance is the sharpest from the other
I have the 50mm and the 40mm. the 50 is the pancake lens but the 40 has a slimmer profile. very sharp. I'd love to see your review of them.
Haha you kill me brother. My dad's old 70s film camera had this on it. Slapped it on my 7100 and ohhhwee it's creamy silky smooth.
damn right !
Nikon E series 50mm/1.8 and Nikkor AI-S 50mm/1.8 are very similar (pancake format) BUT different lenses...
The Nikkor AI-S is multi-coated and supposed to handle flares better...
You keep saying E series but showing the Nikkor lens... Which one do you actually recommend? or is it both/either ?
+Mik S. I'd recommend the old AI-S or even AI version, not this new one. I have both the AI and the new AI-S he shows here and the AI feels amazing compared to the AI-S, the aperture feels sharper and stronger. The aperture on the AI-S feels plasticky and crap. It feels light and plasticky in general really.
Any advice for a good, but cheap 35mm manual focus lens?
+Jonified369 not great cheap ones......$200 cheap enough?
Well I prefer in the price range of the Nikkor 50 1.8, but 50mm lenses tend to less expensive than the 35mm lens. So what lens could you advice me on? I have a fuji camera and would love to use a manual lens for change
So what 35mm manual lens would recommend? thx
Any suggestions on mid to long range lens ?
Fx or Dx
Many thanks
sure, see my videos "IF YOU ONLY HAD $1500 to spend on FX....."
there is one for DX too.
thank you
Hey man, another great video. This will be the second lens I go on eBay to buy because of your videos!
Can I make a video request here? Could you do a video on filters? Do you use them or not. Maybe about a UV vs. a plain NC. I never owned a Nikon brand NC filter...wonder if you have and have any thoughts on them...or maybe you like other brands like B+W or Hoya or something else. I would really be interested in your thoughts.
Thanks again.
GSM
hell yes! and theyre DAMN CHEAP too!!!!
I use filers very often on expensive glass for protection, but only AR coated filters for that.
sure , ill list it on my TO DO videos !!!
only in AR coating. theyre ALL now within 2% of each other.
20 years ago, it was a big deal......NOW, its just bullshit names.
BW is overpriced crap with FUCKING SHORT filter threads!!! Use HMC Hoyas.
even cheaper, and bit better (believe it or not) are AR coated filters made by SUNPAK and sold by the assholes at best buy and labeled "PLATINUM"
yeah i know, but its true.
Have you tried the difference between the AI and AIS?
And between the oldest 50mm 1.8 (48 mm length) and the latter Series E (33-36mm length)?
Are Nikkor Ai-s 50mm F1.8 and Nikon E series 50mm F1.8 radioactive? Or is it just the Ai-s version?
they are not, no :)
Thank you!!!
@Theoria Apophasis I wish I had watched this video before I bought the 1.8 g, although I wanted the AF for street photography and I payed $169 which isn't so bad. Not sure if the E class has AF. I am now looking to get a fast 35mm and an 18mm. Any suggestions for a cheap 35mm or 18mm that is very sharp and performs well in low light? Would prefer a 35mm with af but could do without it on the 18mm.
Sigma 18-35 f1.8 (with af)
I recently got into photography and for the most part I do more portrait shots than scenery, would you be willing to sell this little lens if you still have one?
Just got my copy of this lens in like new condition in April 2018 for $35 USD. It came with a very fancy rear lens cap called a Nikon EM at that price. The EM looked and worked like new as well.
I bought one by accident for $35 on ebay and love it. The pancake lens compared to the AFS does not flare every time you point in the general direction of the sun.
Could you send me a link of the lens you bought? I'm struggling to find exactly which one it is.
@@dnazeri229 Hello, here is an ebay search link for the manual focus Nikon 50mm pancake. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311&_nkw=nikon+50mm+1.8+ais+pancake&_sacat=0
The auto focus screw drive version will have reddish or purple octagons in the picture when pointed in the general direction of the sun. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=nikon+50mm+1.8+af&_sacat=78997&LH_TitleDesc=0&_udhi=50
Hey Ken. Any recommendations as far as settings and other things I need to know to use this lens on a D5300?
@nightsbringer1, in case you're still following this -- your D5300 will only work in Manual (M) mode with this lens. You can only set the aperture with the aperture ring on the lens. Light metering will be a guess, unless you have an hand-held meter. Just bracket your shots at multiple apertures until you get the right exposure. In the viewfinder, I found that the "too close" and "too far" focus indicator arrows don't work, but the "bang on" focus indicator dot DOES work. No idea why.
Wow I have this 50mm 1.8 AI , it is attached to my Nikon EM since college days. I haven't paid attention to it because I am nearsighted and depend on auto focus. I will pull it out today. Thanks.
I have a Nikon D5000. Im not sure if old lenses work with it or not and was wondering if you could clarify that issue. Love your videos, witty and informative.
Keep up the good work!
I joined the 'secret club' today when mine arrived today. Took it out for a test drive this afternoon, and I like it!
hehehehe!!!
Hey Bro thank you for all you input I want to know about the 50 1.8 pancake lens what series should I get? Also would you like to sell me one of your Nikkor 135 1.8 (also is there a difference in the Ai vs Ai-s or Pancake 50 1.8 or both? Thank you in advance. p.s you're my new mentor! Also are you from NJ?
My Nikkor 200mm 2.0 VR2 walked straight out of MC Donalds.
I got the E version and took a picture so clear that I use it on my computer screen and haven't changed it for months. They look identical. Is this one even clearer???
optically the same
Great to hear. I have the 50 1.4 AF and use it when I need it (I had the G 1.8 too). But this lens is the tits ha ha.
can you point me to the correct fuji xf adapter for this lens? thanks!
nikon F to Fuji X K&F adapter.......$13 on ebay :)
Theoria Apophasis thank you
In several of your videos you talk about the superb manual lenses (Nikon 200 f4, 135 f2.8, the 50mm pancake f1.8) and I was wondering under what circumstances do you use those lenses over the AF lenses that you have.
Thanks
Duane
+duanemcclun anything other than sports or action is when. Deliberate use of MF lenses is fun, useful and requires deliberation making your shooting better.
also ive been doing it my entire life and im damn fast with MF.
+Theoria Apophasis it's been almost 15 years since I've used mf lenses but it would be interesting to see the quality of the image from the mf lense over a AF lens.
Thanks
Duane
all the high end pro lenses my zeiss, voigtlander etc etc
theyre all MF lenses.
+Theoria Apophasis I know this might not be a fair comparison but do you think the Mf Nikon pancake 50mm f1.8 glass is sharper than the Nikon 35mm 1.8 DX ED G lens?
I just got mine from eBay.. ! It's a tough call so far compared to the 1.8 g. Maybe it's my focusing that needs practice but I'm not getting the same color saturation. Especially Browns and skin tons
I also have both lenses. I prefer to use the 1.8G, mainly for the convenience of very fast autofocus, but when I grab my camera (with some other lens on it) and don't feel like toting around a bag, I love that I can put the pancake 50 into my pocket as a choice for a second lens!
hello sir. direct to the point, are you giving away any of these? and if you are, can I have one of them???
in my country i dont find these lens, could you help me please?
where i found a online shop , who sent to Brazil.
This lens and 135mm f2.8
thanks for your videos
how can i help you in Brazil?
do you know a online shop,
or a link for a trusted seller in ebay, or any Store to send to my country.
please..
thanks again for your answer
(sorry for my english)
ROberts Camera on Ebay
also a guy on ebay called SPUD thats sells lots of lenses.
Your video made me curious. Was going for the regular 50mm 1,8 to adapt to my Fuji X-T 1. Now I ordered the pancake. Shorter is shorter - also with an adaptor. We'll see...
its also the only 1.8 nikkor with no distortion at 1.8
Great videos dude! ....what do you think about the AF 35 F2?
Hi, love your videos! What kind of battery grip is that on that d7100?
genuine nikon vertical grip
Years ago I had an FM with the 50 1.4, I gave my son and brother an Nikon EM the e lenses were made for them!!
dear angry photographer I was extremely excited to find out about this lens and the sharpness is amazing but after looking at sample photos iv notices that the color on this lens is dual could you please explain why this is ?
+bobsteve md define "DUAL", whut?
+Theoria Apophasis what I mean is I looking at sample pictures of the Nikon 50mm 1.8 AIS the color looks cooler especially when compared to the 200 mm Ai that is warmer
cyan shift you mean .
I didn't know that was a thing im kind of new to photography so your channel taught has me a lot . how do I fix cyan shift or is it meant to be like this in the first place ?
has to do with the glass, what additives, the construction, many variables. (ED glass etc)
you can remove ANY shift easy in any photo editing program by adjusting your color settings.
LOL You are so funny and entertaining Love watching your videos LOL
Thoughts on the 28mm 2.8 series E?
useless, the 28mm , 24mm are dust collectors. If you own the lens, it will collect dust and youll never find yourself grabbing for it.
fine lens, just a useless focal length.
28 and 24 are in the wasteland of useless focal lengths.
a generalization? yes, but also true.
What's your take on Leica lenses?
Pann Sermchaiwong great lenses, insanely overpriced, and i can fool 100% of the people 98% of the time with a print from a Leica vs. top quality Nikkor.
not worth it. Money no object? then go for it!
Bought mine of of Amazon for 70 bucks and got kinda screwed. Lot's of dust in it and super soft at 1.8. At least I can return it! Still looking to find one in good performing condition though.