I used to use zooms more on my Df, but have hardly used them at all on mirrorless bodies. Because of the issue with in body VR with non-cpu zooms and the issue with me forgetting to turn it off But also because I really don't like using them with the added length of an adapter.
That said, I think of the 3 zooms you listed, I like the 50-135 the most. Mainly because of the focal length. The extra 25mm in width over the 75-150 worked better for me. And the "pseudo-macro" close focus capability of the 50-135 comes in handy.
I also shot with the 28-45 f/4.5 (internal focus and zoom) but was challenging to get critical focus in the viewfinders of DSLRs. I put a split prism screen in the Df and that helped a great deal. Of course mirrorless negates that issue with zoom focus and peaking highlights.
I think I may take that one out for a spin on Friday to a museum trip we are planning. *VR off
George
grantgoodes wrote: mp356 wrote:
Farm fields in mid-morning light. Taken with the 25-50 f4 Ais. Thanks for looking.
Scott
As usual, the mighty AiS 25~50/4 produces the results (and of course excellent visualizing by the person behind the camera)!
As a "non-zoom" fan, I do note that there are three classic MF Nikkor zooms that show up again and again in this thread:
AiS 25~50/4
AiS 50~135/3.5
75~150/3.5E
I actually own the series E 75~150/3.5 (my only zoom), but it has been replaced in my heart by other lenses over time. I have always thought about buying a 50~135/3.5, but it's so close to my existing series E (which I don't use anymore), so have resisted. Question: What is your favourite MF Nikkor zoom, and why? And am I missing a hidden gem from my list above?
But also because I really don't like using them with the added length of an adapter.