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<blockquote> <p>But that is no matter because the results from the 28-70/f3.5-4.5D-AF are just excellent.</p> </blockquote> <p> <br> I really like that 28-70 on my Df. Appears you have a really nice copy. Mine is nearly mint, and it AF focuses accurately and fast, which is a good thing because it isn't much for manual focus. Still, it is great for family photos.</p>

<p>I received my lens four days ago, but work has kept me from my camera. I have taken a few shots around the house, and I love it. It is a gorgeous copy. I can't wait to get out with it.</p><div></div>

<blockquote> <p>I must admit I've been getting a bit lazy and using the Tamron 28-75mm for nearly everything. Pulling out the 28mm f/2 has encouraged me to stick a few of my old MF primes on the D800 and try to get back my 'single vision' eye. That is, learning to see pictures with a single A-O-V. Something I haven't really consciously done for years - thanks to the ubiquitous (and maybe iniquitous) zoom lens.</p> </blockquote> <p> <br> I have kept only 4 AF lenses, a 24mm 2.8D, 50mm 1.4G, 85mm 1.8G and an old 28-70 3.5-4.5D. I enjoy shooting with the MF lenses far more than AF, but the 50mm and 85mm are such good lenses that I would never give them up. And there are times I like just going out with the AFD 24mm. It too is a great lens. Still, it is very hard to like anything better than the Ais 20mm 2.8. And I know I will love the 28mm f2.</p>

<blockquote> <p>I often regret selling my 28/2 AIS. You will be very pleased. Don't worry too much about a DF2, you can use all your lenses on the better Nikon cameras, with manual aperture and metering, no problem.</p> </blockquote> <p> <br> Thanks for that input, John. While it is true many modern Nikon DSLRs can take Ai and Ai-s lenses, the viewfinders are missing something. At least it seemed that way with my D800E, and a D700 when I had that. The Df viewfinder is different, and it is a very good balance for AF and MF. I am really looking forward to the 28mm. I have very much enjoyed a Voigtlander 40mm for walk-around, and I believe I will enjoy this 28mm for that same purpose.</p>

<blockquote> <p>I second Owen, I love my 28mm f/1.8G so much so I just bought the new 20mm f/1.8G.</p> </blockquote> <p> <br> A tad ironic, Georges. My desire for a 28mm Ai-s is partially fueled by how much I enjoy my Ai-s 20mm f2.8.</p>

<blockquote> <p>As a long time resident of California I am curious to know why a lens should be "tainted" in some way because it comes from a California seller.</p> </blockquote> <p> <br> Hey, Robert. Just kidding....kinda.</p>

<blockquote> <p>I have the new 1.8 G. Even though it is a tad pricey it is a wonderful lens. It is the best 28 I have ever worked with.</p> </blockquote> <p> <br> I'm sure it is, Owen. I have read nothing but good things. But it is pricey, and it is larger than I would like. I suspect manual focus on the G lens is decent, but not many lenses are as good in that area as Nikon Ai and Ai-s.</p>

<p>I have been wanting a 28mm for my Df .... just because. I looked at the new 1.8G, but it is large, and the cheapest nice used one I could find was $500. New is nearly $700.</p> <p>So I looked at the legendary Ai-s 28mm f2.8. New USA is about $540, but there are lots of used ones out there. It's small, and all reviews say it is as good as it gets for near distance. Bjorn Rorslett gives it a 5 on almost everything but only 3.5 for distance. No one seems to like it at distance.</p> <p>Then there is the Ai-s 28mm f2. It is good everywhere, although not as good up close as the f2.8 version. Still, Bjorn gives it top grades on everything.</p> <p>The new 1.8G is an excellent lens, as are both of the Ai-s lenses. AF is not a very important feature here. I want to use it for street-type stuff, and MF is fine. This morning I got on ebaby and found the Ai-s f2 version out in California. The seller has perfect feedback on a lot of sales, and he declares it is in Mint condition. The photos suggest it is. t was a bit over $300, and that looked pretty good to me. So I jumped on it. I truly hope that the fact it has been in California doesn't taint the lens in some way.</p> <p>I am looking forward to this 28mm lens. I have enjoyed my 20mm Ai-s more than I can tell you, and I think this lens will be great fun as well on my Df. I recently picked up a 55mm f2.8 that is mint and beautiful. Wow, is that thing sharp. I tried it also on my little a6000, and it is wonderful on that as well.</p> <p>The Df has made all this possible for me. I take fewer photos with a larger variety of lenses than I ever have before, even with film, and I enjoy it immensely. I have started my little savings account for the Df2, if it ever comes. But even if I do get it, I'm not sure I could give up my Df. That's why I want to have the money saved and ready, rather than plan on selling my Df for the funds. A Df2 would have to be really special to replace the Df.</p>

<p>Great stuff, Jon. I hope you enjoy the processing. I never really enjoyed it once I learned to do it. The fun was in learning. I would love to shoot the FM2n again, but I won't. Film is is behind me, but after about 9 years with digital I was pretty much losing the magic. I was losing the joy, and nothing I tried could bring it back. Then I got a Df. I'm glad to see you have a Df. I lve this camera more than any I have ever use, even the FM2n which was my all time favorite because it was so simple and such a precision piece. For me the Df it is like shooting film again, only a lot more convenient.</p> <p>Hey the images look great, film and digital. Good luck.</p>

<p>You have to know that the Nikon 24-70 is one of the very best lenses made, but I concur that it is not a good fit for DX (for most people). You just won't get that kind of speed and accuracy with anything else. However, I use a Df, which is pretty small for FX, and I consider a 24-70 too large for that camera. I am awaiting delivery of a Panasonic LX100, which I think is lights out for a small carry camera. I think the 4K still image mode is going to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. The purpose of this camera is photos of my grand children. But any time I want to do something really nice, particularly in low light, nothing can replace a Df, IMO.<br /> For anything larger than the LX100, there is nothing wrong with the camera you have. The suggestions of the Sigma and Tamron 17-50 lenses is excellent. The Tamron (non VC version) is smaller and lighter, and it gives you great corner to corner performance right from f2.8. The Sigma adds OS, but it is larger and heavier. It's strength is excellent center performance at all focal lengths right from f2.8. I think you could get real happy with either of them for different reasons.</p>

<p>I would not give up a perfectly good D800E for a D810. It appears that most of the upgrade concerns video, and I think the best upgrade for that is to remove it, ala the Df.</p> <p>Still, it appears to be a terrific camera, and I'm sure a lot of people will find it a great experience.</p>

<blockquote> <p>Though I'm sure every family has at least one relative who wants you delete every picture ever taken of them.</p> </blockquote> <p> <br> Sounds familiar.</p>