Pretty mundane but will keep the conversation rolling. 28mm f2.0 AI two shot stitch.
Oh nice planters. Not mundane to a gardener.
This 28mm and Ralf's have me interested in the 28mm fov again. Besides the f/2 and the CRC on the 28 f/2.8, what are other pros of one over the other? I already have the AF-D but I don't like it. I discovered, much to my surprise that my local shop still has stock of the 2.8 at a price I might regret to pass up.
Siphiwe, for the 28/2.8 AIs is best to have SIC which begins with serial number 825xxx, 1981. If possible, serial numbers beginning with 900001 are much newer with production dates beginning in 2005.
The 28/2 is better if photographing into light sources and in my experience, CA is better controlled. It also produces better defined sunstars. It is a substantially larger and heavier lens if that matters. The downside is sample variation. I traveled through three Rafael quality samples (AIs, AI & NC) before the lens lived to its reputation, I have the older NC which is super sharp. I am not alone in the sample variation issue as that was discussed at the Nikon Gear forum, apparently the CRC is sensitive to knocks on this lens. Make sure you can return.
