arthur_nyc Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hello,Thinking of getting this lens but am not sure which is the better of the 2. Any suggestions would be of great help to this beginner. Choosing a lens is becoming more difficult. I am always flip flopping. I would like the lens for outdoor city scenes. Lots of people, buildings etc. Would this lens be good for that or should i go with the 35mm lens which i hear so much about. Please help.ThanksArthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Seems the AIS version is the winner...hands down! I don't have any of the 2.8 versions but I do own a 28 f2 that I like a lot and it has gotten great reviews also. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo5 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I think the f2 version has always been well regarded, but you do pay a little more for it and it's heavier than the 2.8 version. I have the AIS 2.8 version and it's fantastic. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael R Freeman Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Definitely the AIS version of the 28mm f/2.8. It has CRC (close range correction) and focuses to 0.2m. The AI version does not, and only focuses to 0.3m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincenzo_maielli Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hi, Arthur: what Nikon camera or cameras own you? It's important for right answer. Ciao Vincenzo maielli Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipling Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 The AIS version. I have it and it is a fantasticly shapr lens and highly corrected for almost no barrel distortion. fantastic bokeh as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_liao Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 how can you tell if it's AI or AIS? I have a 28mm but it doesn't say which model it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo5 Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Danny, read Michael's post above. He just explained it. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur_nyc Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Vincenzo I own a Nikon FM2n. Why is that impotant? thanks Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur_nyc Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 danny liao If you let me know the serial number i can let you know which 28mm you have. arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_hammers Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 You don't need a serial number to find out if it is AIS or AI. Look at the minimum f stop. If it is orange AND the minimum stop on the smaller scale for the viewfinder read out is orange then it is AIS. I've never had the AI but the AIS is sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincenzo_maielli Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Hi, Arthur. I am a Nikon FM2n owner, also. It's ininfluent the use of the AI or AIS version whit FM2n camera (also for FM, FM2, FE2, FM3A). The AIS version was made for perfect coupling with automatic shutter and/or automatic programmed mode of the Nikon FG20, FA, F301. I think that AI and AIS 28 mm f/ 2,8 model employing the CRC system. Ciao Vincenzo Maielli Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael R Freeman Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 The 28/2.8 AI doesn't have CRC. The AIS was the first (and thus far only) version of the 28/2.8 to have CRC. (The 28/2 is the only 28mm featuring CRC in all versions from non-AI through AIS). The AI version of the 28/2.8 is still a very good lens. It's just that the AIS version is better still, particularly at close distances, so it's the one to get. Although the aperture ring minimum f/stop number colors are the easiest (and usually accurate) way to determine AI vs. AIS, the surest way is by serial number. If the serial number is above 635000, then it's AIS. See - http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html#28 (with thanks to Roland Vink). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambang indrayoto Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I have the AIS version and love it coupled either in FM2N or in DSLR.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crowe Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 The even better way to know if it is AIS is by the small groove or slot notched into the back of the lens on the mount right beside the other doohicky. If you go to eBay and look at a good picture of the rear of an AIS lens you can't miss it. The MIR site probably has a good explanation with photos as well as some others. Just google Nikon lenses and I am sure you will find it. When I was learning about this a year ago I quickly noticed that you can't go by colours of the aperture numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl_keung Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/28mmnikkor/ 28mmf28.htm it seems there is a second version of the Ai version, which started using CRC and push the min focusing distance to 0.2m. but i am on the lookout for a 28/2 pre AI version with multi coating. It will be interesting to see a shootout between all the 28s. nikon has stopped the production of 28/2 this year, production of 28/2.8 is not affected, but obviously nikon has cut down the production drastically. maybe we will see what zeiss/cosina has to announce this photokina, their distagon 21 and 28 will be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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