I’m very impressed by the 28–50 f/3 .5. My understanding it was released as a companion to the 50–135 lens you listed. Very compact with good IQ. I was also astounded by the 80–200 f/4.5 When I shot with it. It’s a well regarded lens, but doesn’t get a ton of use on here, likely due to its size. Otherwise I have the 50–135 and the 75–150. I’ve used the 25–50 in the past but was a bit put off by its overall length for a wide angle.
28-59mm Shots Below.
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?
