| sent on May 31, 2021
Pros: Sharpness, lightness, exploitable brightness, rubber ring on the bayonet, flare seal, distortion present but contained
Cons: Uncertainties in the maf at high openings, feeling of "ballerina" construction, polycarbonate filter step
Opinion: I would like to start by saying that I use this lens on the Nikon Df, a camera valid in many respects, but not that of high resolution: with 16 mpxl the lens resolution is not put to the test so much: in fact this 24 is doing very well from the center to the edges, even at the high openings, but I would like to see results on a D850 or D810. However, for me it does its job perfectly, and with the Df it forms a pairing that does not fear any poor light conditions. The Af is quick enough, although using the maximum openings, at medium short distance and with low light it is better to rely on the central point of the Df. If you center the m.a.f., this 24 is nice sharp even at full opening, and allows interesting blurry effects quite unusual with a decidedly wide-angle shot such as that allowed by this focal. On polycarbonate construction: it is more the sensation it gives, which, moreover, translates into the advantage of a surprisingly low weight. It would be a real tropicalization, but at least the rubber ring on the bayonet is there, and with a protection filter screwed in front I managed to use this lens under a reasonable drizzle without having any problem. There is no stabilization, but with a short, bright focal point, and with the extraordinary quality at the high ISO of the Df, for me it is not a serious problem: with longer focals it probably would be, but with this 24 I shot in really critical situations without throwing away that very few shots in which I had ventured shutter speed unlikely with a non-VR lens (and maybe even with vr...) ? Resists very well to the backlight , distorts relatively little for the focal length it has, the cdl at the edges is as intuitable strong at t.a., but most of the time I do not correct it, I often find it pleasant. From f:4 onwards it is no longer a problem. To the average diaphragms (of course, but I want to point this out) it gives its best and shows a sharpness that "exasses" compared to the sensor characteristics of my Df. 16mpxl is enough for me, it goes by itself that other genres and preferences require higher resolutions. I still think this 24 to the mid-diaphragms (4 or 5.6) wouldn't affect the reflexes that are most equipped with mpxl, but that's just my feeling. Good light |