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About fresnel lenses, I have tested them on a D850 and they perform exceptionally well. The freznel ridges are too small to affect image "resolution" and the only hint they're being used is through bokeh which has a very slightly frizzy inner structure - easily corrected out. In fact, most manufacturers will turn to freznnel in the future as nano scale resin lithography becomes a more efficient (and potentially cheaper) way to bend light without colour aberrations. Those who don't will simply be left behind.

I'm an absolute noobie and all I wanted to know was how far can i zoom with the big lens. This answered my questions, including quality of the image so tyvm and good job.

For the money this would be,extremely hard to beat often out performing much more expensive lenses. I have one I use on my Nikon D7000 which rarely comes off, absolutely brilliant images. Doug Kelly New Zealand

I purchased this lens with my first camera ever (the wonderful D810) about 3 years ago. It’s been with me as I learned and it’s gotten me through everything from documentary style photo journalistic assignments to portraits and even some second shooting on sports. The only 2 downsides from my perspective are the fact that it isn’t a faster aperture (not that I can expect any more from such a wide zoom range) and the vignetting (tho even that is not so bad nor common enough to make it a deal breaker) this is a fantastic lens and I have zero regrets about purchasing it

The AF-S version of the 60mm micro is great for those looking to use the automatic focus stacking feature of the D850.

I had to buy this as a back up lens, because of the brittle and cheap plastic of my 24-70 2.8 which is only giving me headaches lately. I think I'll keep it anyways.

I bought the AFd version of this lens second hand, more to satisfy my curiosity and now I cannot part with it.

Very valid advice. I resisted the temptation to upgrade to FX seeing that the D7000 suited all my needs, I did however upgrade to the D7100 as the higher number of megapixels allowed me to get away with more severe cropping when used for wildlife shots.

Nice summary, thanks. Personal favourites are all AFD lenses, the 80-200 f2.8, though heavy, is the closest i have come to prime lens sharpness on a zoom. And for macro results, the 105 f2.8. Absolutely spectacular. The 50mm F1.4 AFd doesn't disappoint though not at it's best wide open. Like the 28mm F2.8 AFd. I sold this lens and i am now regretting that decision.

Nikon Hall off fame lenses is 80-200

Manual focus is actually an advantage in some type of photography. Especially in object documentation such as professional architectural documentation.

Incredible review.! I am looking at the China made SWM AF-S model, and you help me understand its value!

Fashion photographers love the 180mm lens

I shoot the 105 2.8 d macro lens tack sharp

I’m a professional garage door photographer, and can attest that the lens would never be found in my bag while shooting for clients. 😂😂😂😂

I have the 200-500 f5.6 new boxed but am keeping the 200-400 its been with me to long to sell . I expected the 500 to match the £4000 + lens , although its sharp the pro lens just pips it , so the 2-500 has been stuck in its box from day 2 .

I didn't know there was a way to manually focus through the viewfinder. I have been Eyeballing this ais lens on my d40 and struggling to get the focus. HOLY SMOKES thank you so much!

It’s funny because I just got done watching a portrait photographer who took a look at every single lens he used to see, which is the most used lens in his photography, and it happened to be the canon equivalent of this focal length zoom lens.

just got one secondhand. plan on use at my z50 with ftz2. along with z35/1.8 and milvus 50/1.4

ALWAYS remember to switch off the Auto Focus (put AF to M) on the camera otherwise you will damage the auto focus motor

Please do not forget the prices for these lens

It’s my preferred travel lens. It’s simply the one to do it all.

What a great, critically constructed and thorough discussion of these lenses! All other 'reviews' ive found on this lense are just gushy without any detailed discussion. This has really helped me think twice about whether i would want/need/use this lense vs alternative options, especially where budget is a huge factor. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I've following lenses: 1. 14-24mm f:2.8 AF-S 2. 50mm f:1.2 AI-s 3. 105mm f:2.8 AF-S VR Micro 4. 80-200mm f:2.8 AF-D 5. 35mm f:2 AF-D and 6. 28-300mm f:3.5-5.6 AF-S VR I use Nikon D810 camera.

I replaced my 200 -400 f4 with this lens , the pack size is more manageable 😃 with the body atached

I don't know the availability of the Nikkor AFD 28-105 3.5 now as I purchased mine years ago and even then it was a nice budget price, I've never regretted buying this lens as it gives me outstanding images, that even much more expensive lenses are capable of. It's macro is a big part of it's feature too. If anyone has the opportunity to come across one for sale, then grab it. I guarantee you will absolutely love it. Mine stays on my camera 90% of the time.

Excellent review on the Nikon 24-70mm f2.8. You really broke down the pros and cons of this lens. Honorable mention in your conclusion on the 18-70mm f3.5-4.5 zoom. I just recently purchased this zoom for my Nikon D3500 in excellent used condition and it can hold its own against the 24-70mm f2.8 at a substantially lower price.

Thank you for sharing.

As a retire veteran I am happy too say happy i am not a photographer but this video was the video that made me interested in photography. Thank you for sharing the video and I finally got all three and I am now on my way.

I got mine as a kit lens when I bought my D750. I love this lens, because it’s so versatile. Its the best travel lens because if the 24mm wide angle and the 120mm zoom is a good Combination for most conditions. It’s a bit heavy, but nothing that I can’t handle. It’s just a great lens.

Thank You for these Three Informative videos,as I have recently purchased this Lens ...thanks again.

Thank you for this video, I learned a lot about using older glass from your video. Things I did not know which made using them easier.

Yeah! I used to manage the Odd Bins wine shop on King's Parade. The stone on both the College and the Chapel changes aspect with the light and because it's so well exposed, it makes for a fantastic site multiple times a day.

It's a shame that you can't like a video more than once. Your review is already a legacy for Nikon DSLR users out there, sir. Fantastic job. Fantastic.

Great review, I own the 24-120 and would not be without it. As you say this is a very versatile lense. Thanhs again

I tried it. I like the 180 2.8 ED ais better.

Excellent review. Really appreciate it, you did a bang up job! I bought the 3.5f 400mm on the recommendation of a friend, and THEN and only then, watched your review. I am, to say the least, relieved.

Not sure if anyone will respond, but if you or anyone else reading this who has this lens, do you know how it handles stars? What I specifically want to know is how bad (if any) the chromatic aberration is. Do bright stars appear to have violet halos?

You should be Piff The Magic Dragon's photographer.😅

I find manual focusing rather unpleasant, I don't know if my camera has a problem, but it seems that some "points" are harder than others when focusing manually... Perhaps because of the movement caused by the internal motor over time...

Brilliant lens , I Remember canon users getting mounts to use this and the 14-24 on canon cameras a decade or 2 ago

I have the 50 1.4 d but it’s not sharp at all, the 1.8d and 1.8g are much sharper especially wide open

One of my favorites is the 135 f2 D af DC, talk about razor sharp.

That was immensely helpful. Thanks!

Agree 100%! I have this 180mm f/2.8 AF D Classic! And will NEVER part with it. It grabbed my attention when I viewed the very first photo I took with it! Note: I have the new Nikon ZF and with this lenses combo it’s pure magic when manually focusing! And the lens hood it’s my favourite hood ever made… it’s there when you need and you barely notice when you either using it or not using it… just the sliding back and forth it’s just the best hood design ever made by anyone!

If you took the picture with the Nikon D7000 there is a crop Faktor of 1.5, wich means if you use 50 mm it’s actually 75mm

The 50 1.8 ais and AF-D are the best in sharpness and micro contrast.

I won't to know what lens is a fx lens

nice video. Too bad Nikon never bothered to add the ‘focus dot’ that appears in the view-through viewfinder to the LCD panel on top of the body, or to the color screen on the back of the camera.

Compared to my Nikon AF-s 600mm f/4, I find the AF-s 200-400mm f/4 to be not as bright, is the real aperture T5 and not f/4 ?