Best lens for Nikon DF (Page 4): That first one sounds particularly interesting to me- thanks!

artelizabeth

LWW wrote:

Going used one could get a:

28-105 AF-D f3.5-4.5 micro

50 AF-D f1.8

70-210 AF f4

Which are all tack sharp, and if you spent $400 combined you might have paid too much,

That first one sounds particularly interesting to me- thanks!

artelizabeth

smf85 wrote:

I did and have one. It’s everything that’s been claimed. Love it.

Looks great- thanks!

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

artelizabeth wrote:

Okay folks be kind to me - Back story: fell in lov... (show quote)

I have the 24-105mm Sigma Art lens that I use on my Df, but the latest version of the 20mm 1.8 seems to stay on the camera. It came with a 50mm 1.8, an outstanding lens but for me it always seemed too long or too short.

Phil

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

artelizabeth wrote:

Thank you- I will check into it- I usually like a smaller sized lens then most zooms can be, but will defiantly check this out- after all I am used to using zoom on my cellphone for 15 years now..

If you don’t want AF or a zoom, here is my suggested dream team for you:

28 F2.8 AIS

50 F1.8 AIS

105 F2.5 AI

180 F2.8 AI

Here’s why.

Each of these are known as being NIKON’s best in their focal length.

They also are, roughly, a double of the prior focal length, making sneaker zooming easy.

artelizabeth

LWW wrote:

If you don’t want AF or a zoom, here is my suggested dream team for you:

28 F2.8 AIS

50 F1.8 AIS

105 F2.5 AI

180 F2.8 AI

Here’s why.

Each of these are known as being NIKON’s best in their focal length.

They also are, roughly, a double of the prior focal length, making sneaker zooming easy.

Great suggestions- thanks so much!

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

LWW wrote:

If you don’t want AF or a zoom, here is my suggested dream team for you:

28 F2.8 AIS

50 F1.8 AIS

105 F2.5 AI

180 F2.8 AI

Here’s why.

Each of these are known as being NIKON’s best in their focal length.

They also are, roughly, a double of the prior focal length, making sneaker zooming easy.

I have to agree with that logic - prime and at least f/2.8 - especially with the Df. It’s going to give you a combination that is easily hand-held, not to large or heavy.

You might find a couple of the gaps can be filled with a 35mm or 40mm and an 85mm lens.

Your total investment will be less than for one or two f/2.8 zooms.

russraman Loc: New York City

I purchased my first Nikon Df in late 2014, and have since acquired numerous lenses, largely based upon YouTube recommendations from The Angry Photographer. Probably the best 100mm lens I have is the 105mm f/2D AF DC-Nikkor, which in addition to being built in Japan like a tank along with a built-in metal lens hood, among other things, delivers unbelievable bokeh. I bought it on eBay for $799. Also recommended is the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro AT-X Pro D, which is great for macro as well as all-around shots. While more "plasticky" and not as solid as the 105mm DC-Nikkor, it's a high quality lens that I purchased new for $369. If you want to have some fun and shoot in manual, I recommend searching eBay and buying a discontinued but minty 105mm f/1.8 Nikkor AI-S. Manufactured in Japan from 1981 through 2005, this lens delivers excellent image quality, rendition and depth. I bought mine on eBay from Japan, and it cost $380 and took about 5 days to deliver to New York City without any customs duties or taxes. By the way, given the Df's design that's reminiscent of an old Nikon F film camera, the old lenses look great. I also purchased the manual focus Nikkor lens that shot the world's most famous photograph -- "The Afghan Girl" by Steve McCurry -- the Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 AI-S. Here is The Angry Photographer's review of this historic lens, also discontinued and produced from 1981-2005: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVIEYk0FDRA&t=200s. Have fun with your Df and be prepared for the compliments you will receive from people seeing you use it.

artelizabeth

russraman wrote:

I purchased my first Nikon Df in late 2014, and ha... (show quote)

Great information- thank you!!

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

selmslie wrote:

I have to agree with that logic - prime and at least f/2.8 - especially with the Df. It’s going to give you a combination that is easily hand-held, not to large or heavy.

You might find a couple of the gaps can be filled with a 35mm or 40mm and an 85mm lens.

Your total investment will be less than for one or two f/2.8 zooms.

And it will all fit in a DOMKE.

artelizabeth

LWW wrote:

And it will all fit in a DOMKE.

DOMKE... hmmm...I’ll have to figure that one out haha

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

artelizabeth wrote:

DOMKE... hmmm...I’ll have to figure that one out haha

My first one is over 40 years old. I still use it. Made in USA.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

artelizabeth wrote:

DOMKE... hmmm...I’ll have to figure that one out haha

Best camera bag made for carrying a bunch of primes with a DSLR and some accessories. And very light.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/15981-REG/Domke_700_02S_F_2_Original_Shoulder_Bag.html/amp

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

GoofyNewfie wrote:

To replicate the 100mm focal length of the 100mm ... (show quote)

Whoa - the Df is a FF camera!

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

DaveyDitzer wrote:

Whoa - the Df is a FF camera!

If you liked the minolta 100mm for 35mm, then find a ~ 100 mm for your Df - 105mm Nikkor is one of the best.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

DaveyDitzer wrote:

Whoa - the Df is a FF camera!

I'm aware.
Read my whole post.