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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Nikon AF DX 10.5mm f/2.8 G ED Fisheye Pros: Optical and construction quality from professional lens Cons: Filters Opinion: There is not much to say about this lens, it is the only choice if you want a fisheye for Nikon APS-C, the quality is very high already at full opening, nothing to do with the fisheye of other famous third-party brands. Be careful if you have a non-motorized camera body because it is the only DX lens that does not have an autofocus motor. Great against in my opinion are the rear gelatin filters that Nikon among other things has never produced, they could very well use the bayonet filters of 15 and 16 and maybe rejuvenate a bit 'the catalog since there are only 6 filters and all for film. The only solution to use ND filters is to take the tragic jellies of Irix with a very strong red dominant. Vote 7 if you are interested in filters, otherwise 10 and praise well deserved sent on July 03, 2023 |
 | Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 II Pros: The same as the UMC version, the lock-unlock ring, shorter MAF ring than the UMC, 9 diaphragm slats Cons: The same as the UMC version, the click-free bezel on Nikon does not work, heavier and thicker than the UMC Opinion: Given that it is not a real opinion but a comparison with the old version (of which there are hundreds of reviews on the net). My specimen is definitely sharper at the edges and seems to suffer less from MAF problems related to field curvature but this could be a coincidence since the old version, like many Chinese or third-party lenses, was a third to the lot, there were excellent specimens and others optically scarce. The constructive differences with the "red line" are the ring to block the focus, very useful in astrophoto, the ring to make the aperture fluid, which however on Nikon does not work as the ring must be at f22 and be controlled entirely by the machine (perhaps there was a setting to change from the menu, I honestly do not remember, if I find it I will modify the review) and the stroke of the fire ring of 90 ° against about 270 of the previous one, this makes it much faster but less precise; for now I have not yet brought home shots out of focus, we will see over time if I consider it either a merit or a defect. The barrel is substantially wider making it more pleasing to the eye and more balanced with the flagships, the construction to the eye seems more robust and the site gives it for tropicalized (although the lack of the rubber on the bayonet leaves me perplexed about it). Optically for now I have found only a more pleasant blur given by the 9 slats of the diaphragm and a greater sharpness, but this as already mentioned probably does not depend on the version but only on the luckiest specimen, also because theoretically it is the same lens. Review in update sent on September 10, 2021 |
 | Nikon AF 28mm f/2.8 D Pros: Lightness, price Cons: Optical quality, construction Opinion: I'm sorry to do a negative review of a parent company lens, but my specimen was really poor, which considering the great variety of reviews makes it clear that the quality control for this lens was virtually non-existent. My model was unusable at the edges up to f5.6, discreet up to f8 and only became performing. Value? If I had seen the MTF of my specimen before the purchase I would not have given him more than 100 euros, but to find one with a good general quality (there are several around) is a comfortable, light and discreet lens, coupled with a light body as the 750 is perfect for street if you are looking for something wider than the 35. The plastic construction is unique, which is a good thing for some as it greatly lowers the weight and also the cost, but absolutely not up to the other professional D-series lenses. sent on May 15, 2020 |
 | Nikon AF 16mm f/2.8 D Fisheye Pros: General optical quality, construction, filters (not a small thing on a fisheye), held to the backlight Cons: Filters again Opinion: There's not much to say about it, if you don't have it or you don't like fisheye or you haven't found it yet at the price you're looking for it. It is a stratospheric lens, very usable already at 2.8 although with a slight loss of quality at the edges, perfect from 5.6 and up. It is perfectly manageable in all light conditions, from the sun inside the frame to the night with the lights pointed at you. I would say a lie if I said that he does not suffer from flare but you have to go looking for it, there are much more expensive lenses that suffer much more. The construction is like the best professional lenses of the time, with the only unfortunately that the focus is not internal but the front lens and the lampshade move forward (less than a millimeter, but they move). The autofocus is a lightning bolt compared to the other lenses that use the reflex engine, it loses something with the modern af-s more performing but I think it is completely normal. The only big flaw worth mentioning (for Nikon's sake I won't mention the cap) is the scarcity of the included filters, it is sold with a neutral filter, a hot one, a cold one and an orange one and after years of research I came to the conclusion that they are the only ones ever produced, I would have appreciated a set of ND filters and a red one more incisive than orange in the B&N. The filters are the same mounted on the 15mm 3.5, system that Nikkor has abandoned for reasons unknown to me, a pity because in the wide angles pushed you resort to expensive slab filters when with 30 euros you take home from the Nikon store a filter of these. Beware of the presence of filters if you buy it used, they are part of the optical fencing and without them you lose focus on the edges. P.S. if you are undecided between him and the various Samyangs or the old Russian fisheye spend two more money that is worth it, and if you are not satisfied with the result well, I'm sorry to tell you but probably then the lens that is right for you does not exist. sent on May 15, 2020 |
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