$40 Lens Review: Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6 G "Silver Bullet"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2024
- The Nikon 28-80mm G is a very light, decently sharp mid-range zoom (perfect for travel, walk-around, or backup). You can find it on eBay in great condition for ~$40. A great bargain for both DX and FX shooters!
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Thank you for a great video! Is this no longer available to buy new? I couldn't find it on amazon but am I about to follow your ebay link to get one
@@deaththink Thanks! And yes it's only available on the used market now. Available in silver and black. Sometimes you can also do a search on eBay for "F65 camera" and this lens might be included with it (they were sold as a kit back in the day). Just have to look at the photos to make sure that it's this exact model (F/3.3-5.6).
@@lensvana Youre possibly the coolest dude on the internet this should go well with my Nikon d3200. You make really fun videos, please keep it up!
@@deaththink Thanks! :) Hopefully will have some new vids soon
I've used this lens and pound-for-pound, it's the most impressive lens ever. It struggles in low light but perfect for sunny conditions
Exactly! A real "f8 and be there" lens
@@lensvana the sweetspot should reside between f11 and f16
A very sharp lens. No flares. Very lightweight. I use this lens on the Nikon F80 and the Nikon D780.
Very helpful review, thanks for taking the time 👌
I bought one today for my Nikon N75. I can’t wait to use it.
I like this little lense. Its sharp in good outdoor light. Very crisp for my purposes as an extra non prime lense, for just an enthusiast street photographer, like me.
Watched your vid today. I do have a Nikon D7100, still love it (my first DSLR cam haha). It's 2023 and, I am planning to buy that lens because of the good reviews
I recommend the Nikon AF-P 18-55mm for the D7100 (check out my video on that lens)! Also very affordable
id probably buy this lens soon my man. thanks for the info... im thinking of using it for streets, casual photography kind of stuff..
thanks for the great info.. im not particularly a fan of those channels with (as you say) brick wall kind of tests for lens so i find it very useful hearing your review thats straight to the point.. but for the sake of giving more info, i hope you may put more sample photos in the future, thanks!
Thanks, Paulo! It's a great one for street because of how small and light it is
Got a mint in box for $30 as a partner to my 70-210 4-5.6. The main purpose being able to cover most of the range with two lenses, especially for travel.
Great lightweight combo! I have also tried the 28-70 f3.5-4.5 recently to pair with the 70-210, it's good but not sure it's meaningfully better than the 28-80
Just recently ordered one since I am missing a zoom around these focal lengths. I'm not a fan of how heavy the 24-70 is ( as someone who is primarily a M4/3 shooter ). Can't wait to put these plastic fantastic lens to the test.
Hope it serves you well! The 24-70 is indeed a heavy beast, I think the 24-85mm sits somewhere in between... but the 28-80 dramatically changes the weight equation :)
I won this lens on eBay with that same camera for $1.70 and free shipping. I was surprised at how good it is. I use it on my D850 and my D500 and it is almost as good as my Tokina 17-35mm.
$1.70... well Dennis, you win! :) Truly amazing little lens
@@lensvana Lol! Yes, it sure is!
Got a deal of an nikon n55 with this lens. How much is it worth
I use this lens all the time, basically when I want to save myself an aching shoulder but have decent results. The background blur is a bit rough but other than that it performs fine. It's kind of a shock that such a cheap old lens is so sharp. I sold my 35/2 prime because it was slightly WORSE than this lens when stopped down.
Right on :) A friend laughed when he saw me using the lens on a D750, but then I showed him the pictures and I think he was quite surprised at the output.
I love this lens ! So much so I got another one and I will get 2 more. I love buying used gear, and after reading a review of this little gem I got one. Took it for a spin on the D600 and the D7000, WOW. I went and found another one. This started doing more research and it seems that Nikon and Pentax put a lot in their humble kit lenses. I have an obscene amount of gear from the film days and after some testing on my own I have found some really remarkable lenses. I don't fall for all the "pro" lens hype. This lens and the Pentax 35-80mm are sharp and have great color. Did I mention decent close focusing ? You can't go wrong with this remarkable and affordable lens. On a crop sensor camera I feel that it is a great low cost portrait lens. Side note here, the Nikon 80-200mm 5.6 kit lens is a great companion to the 28-80mm. Plastic yes, but the glass inside is incredible. The best part is a quality image at a very low price.
Hey Dominic, thanks for sharing your experiences. I was shocked too, especially when I saw the performance. Super light, makes for a compact walkaround kit with pretty much any camera. I've been meaning to check out the 80-200, but have first tested the amazing 70-210 AF-D (uploading that video now). Great tip on the Pentax 35-80!
Should I get this or the 28-105 d ?
@@ahmedalij1988 I would get both. The 28-80mm goes for less than $40 You can't go wrong at that price. I like the 28-80mm because it only has 6 glass elements. The less glass the better the image. It;s close to prime lens quality with out having to changes lenses and risk getting the sensor dirty.
@@dominicwroblewski5832 Many many thanks for your nice reply 👍
@@ahmedalij1988 You are welcome. Another budget Nikon zoom is the old 80-200mm f4.5- 5.6 D. It is the smallest and lightest tele zoom that Nikon made. It is almost as good as the beast 70-210mm f4-5.6 non D and D version. They don't have VR but with the quality of higher ISO numbers just up the shutter speed.
Guys, any hint how to easily focus this lens to infinity in manual focus mode, e.g. with a strong ND filter for landscape photography? Since there's no focus scale, it's quite difficult. Thanks.
Have you tried the tape trick? Use AF to focus to infinity, switch to MF, put a piece of gaffer tape to hold the lens in position, then add ND filter
hysterical w good info thank you
Icm with d850 it rocks !
I have one that came with a camera. On a APS-C body the IQ was really remarkable given that, even in black it looks like about as cheap and crappy as you could make lens. I let a buddy use mine for a year or two and he was really surprised on how good it is. He used it on a DX camera as I did. All day long I would recommend a Nikon 18-xx or 18-xxx with vr with a DX camera over it. I have a D810 now was thinking of putting it on just for fun.
Thanks for sharing! I'm a big fan of the 18-55mm AF-P on DX if the camera supports it. Or the 18-55mm VR II even.
How to control the aperture on this lens? On a d700. Thanks!
Try setting the camera to A or M mode and turn one of the control wheels to change aperture!
I really love this lens, it's unfortunate that I can't use autofocus with this lens on mirrorless.
Yea, that's something we'll have to live with, at least it keeps prices of these older lenses down
hi, do you think this lens is good for D700? I am a beginner and going to get my first fx camera and been thinking about this lens as secondary lens (will use 50mm 1.8D for my prime)
It would work, yep. Also consider a used 28-105mm 3.5-4.5 AF-D. It is higher build quality, better optics, and has a macro mode. Balanced well on D700
@@lensvana thank you for your suggestion. I found a great deal for this 28-80mm lens for about $25 so i'm thinking to get it
Do you recommend this lens for 35mm film Nikon af slr?
Yes! It's a good bargain lens for that
does the front element rotate preventing the use of polarised filters? a bit like the nikon kit 18-55mm for crop sensor dslr's?
Unfortunately yeah the front element rotates, so using CPLs could get annoying fast!
@@lensvana I respectfully disagree, the front element does not rotate. You can see it in your video minute 2:17 of your video, it did not rotate the front element.
@na i do too, they do not rotate.
@na if you focus ANY lens will rotate!
@na This lens is G. I have G’s.
I picked up this lens at a garage sale for cheap with a film camera. What would be a good digital camera to go with it? I’m a beginner.
Nice find! I'd recommend a Nikon D90, it's around $100 in good used condition. Would work great with this lens
@@lensvana thank you! Can you give me some other compatible cameras, too, off the top of your head? Thanks so much!
@@samanthawagner6137 There are so many that it's easier to list the cameras that are not recommended (the ones that won't autofocus with this lens): D40, D40X, D60, all 5000-series, all 3000-series. the rest are good
Should I get this or the 28-105 d?
28-105 is a great lens if you can find one in good condition - if you have the budget I would get the 28-105 (it's heavier though)
@@lensvana Thank you for your nice reply ❤️👍
Toronto?
Yes :)
THX
How to control it on D7000?
Should work like a regular lens on D7000!
@@lensvana does auto focus doesn't really work?
@@jaicapangpangan You tried on D7000 and AF doesn't work? Maybe something wrong with the lens?
Can I use this lens with my D5600?
It will work but won't autofocus with your camera unfortunately. Check out my AF-P 18-55mm review for a great lens that will work with your camera (or maybe you have one already!)
I have a 18-55mm lens. I currently looking for a vintage lens, or something like that. Will Nikon 70-210mm f4-5.6AF work?
@@shounakchakrabarti4939 Why do you need a vintage lens? That 70-210 won't autofocus with your camera
Yo is this lense good for a wedding could I take good photos with it
Not a good choice for weddings, need a wider aperture
I've shot full on day to night weddings using this... yes it's good for weddings. Pop it in 80mm and get close it compresses fairly well for portraits and a 1ft macro distance.. PERFECT crisp and clean and SHARP shots for such a low budget lens. I don't shoot for bokeh, I shoot to make money and it's made me money, LOTS of it. It compresses the background perfect for me and not one single client complained about "why is the background not fully blown smooth out putting me in dead space?"... aperture won't stop you from shooting weddings. Not everything needs F1.2. Use it for your carry out and you can see for yourself, TO ME it's a fantastic lens.
f8-f11 it’s sweet spot 😝😝 F11 it’s a sweet spot of any lens!! i bet i could take a pic with Nutella jar if applied paper with pin hole of a size of f11 😝😜
Very true :)
Anyone have experience with this lens? :)
Of course! Very good lens for the price. Here are some of my pictures I've taken with it. Enjoy 500px.com/photo/1008225023 500px.com/photo/1008215074
@@GK-dd5ci Thanks for sharing! And great photos... I think you've just proven why this lens is a winner :)
Sharp! and light!! and... cheap!!
Hi there - thanks to this awesome review I bought the lens only this week ! Here's my thoughts:
1. What a fantastic little lens, works wonders on my film F80 and digital D610, in terms of focus and versatility
2. The lens is tack sharp across the entire frame between f8 and f11, I compared it at 35mm @f8 with my 35mm f2 AF-D prime and they're both the same at my primes' f5.6. However that's perfectly ok, as I use its moving f3.3-f5.6 for shallow dof anyhow
3. The lens' resolution is at it's weakest at 28mm (soft in the extreme corners) but perfectly fine onwards up to its 80mm
4. The bokeh at 80mm is smooth, and its close focusing distance for plants is a great bonus
... in summary this little lens is a hidden gem, and when accept what it can and can't do, you'll discover it's a fantastic walk-about lens.
All credit to you @lensvana for making this review, and bringing it to our attention, super helpful !!
@@paulleith1190 Glad the lens is working for you, Paul! Thank you for sharing your findings too :)
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Naturalmente!
It's a great stupid little lens. I bought mine as new old stock about 10 years ago, just because I wanted the grey silver colored lens to match a 35mm body (F50 or F60 I forget) that I bought second hand. Yes, I know it's stupid. I actually got more use of this lens on my old D100 (DX, at that), than I did on the film camera, just because it covered exactly the range I was frequently photographing. It is noisy to use the in-body focus motor, but it's actually not a lot of terms of the screw, so it focuses surprisingly quickly. The other reason this lens is good on a DX body, is that most of the barrel extortion doesn't show up. I tried this lens on my D800E just for the hell of it, and it worked well, though the range is a little close for me. On my D850, somehow cannot get a clear photo with it, even stopped down to F8 or F9. Not really sure what's going on there, because my everyday lens on the D850 is the 24-120 f/4, and it's hard not to get a sharp photo with it. Further, it shoots nice sharp photos on my D7100 (thankfully the focus motor is quieter than the one on the D100), so I'm really not sure why the d D850 doesn't like it.
The bad side of this lens, other than not the range I typically want on FX, is that it almost scares me how cheap it feels. I'm almost afraid to put the camera in its bag with this lens attached.
Thanks for sharing! Didn't think we'd hear from someone testing this out on the higher resolution bodies (D800E, D850), and yet here we are :) Not sure what's going on either, but hey at least it works great with the D7100.
Completely agreed on the cheap and plasticky feeling - they really mass produced these
@@lensvana I tried a bunch of my basic cheap lenses on those two. Results range from complete crap, to surprisingly good. Sigma-built 100-300 4.5-6.7 is so bad that it seems they must have tried to design such a crappy lens. Then again, I bought it for $50 15 years ago. It is a film lens, so FX format, but maybe one or of 10 photos might actually be sharp, regardless of aperture. I didn't notice this on 35mm, but I usually shot print film and not slide film. I'm sure Ektachrome wouldn't like this lens, either.
@@MrZorbatron Thanks for the heads up on that Sigma. The general rule I've heard is "avoid old, third-party zooms." Check out the modern AF-P 18-55mm / AF-P 70-300mm DX VR on the D7100, surprisingly great performer especially for
@@lensvana My everyday on the D850 is the 24-120 f/4G or the old 50mm 1.4D, so I would love to find a decent zoom that gets around 300mm. I have a 70-200 f/4G, but it's long enough to be a little bit awkward to walk around with. I don't like the 28-300, because it's just not a great lens. This is one reason I still use my E-5 as extensively as I do. I have a dozen good lenses for it, and I can carry a number of them easily due to their relatively small size. I can carry five in the space of 300 decent FX lenses. I don't have a truly good FX lens between the 70-200 (also have 70-200 2.8, which weighs about 3 pounds), and the 200-500, which you're not going to carry around unless you know you will need it (unless you really need the extra exercise).
I've actually been starting to cut down my DX collection. Giving away my 18-200 because the 18-105 is sharper. I don't even have an 18-55 in my lineup, so I will look into the AFP model you mentioned. I actually like my 18-105, but those lenses seem to have a lot of standard deviation between samples, and I sold my second one barely used for that reason. The 18-105 is either really really good for a $300 kit lens, or just good enough. I'm not sure if you just need to avoid one built in a Monday or what.
To me, the D7100 is hardest test on a lens for sharpness, since it has the highest pixel density of any of my cameras, so at least toward the center of the frame, it is the hardest critic.
@@MrZorbatron Knowing what you want is the hard part - it's much easier to acquire equipment once you have a good idea of what exactly you need! The FX version of the AF-P 70-300mm VR is highly regarded, and will feel like nothing compared to your existing teles. That's the one I'd aim for. There's also the Tamron 100-400mm but only if you really, really need the 400mm.
You're right about the D7100, I have one myself and that 24 MP APC-S sensor can be unforgiving. Good glass and great shot discipline required. I've enjoyed using the AF-P lenses with it, and of course both the 50mm 1.8G and 85mm F1.8G pair nicely.
I got it $16 bucks with a film camera 😄
:O You win !!
because it looks more ridiculous xDDD. thanks for a review. what to switch to film by EOS 1v + 50mm art 1,4 around 1500 doll 😱😱😱 so my buddy say get this n75 with a kit lens for 150 bucks!! i am like no f. way. I use lease like GM 50mm. GM 85mm (sony)
No way i am gonna use this dark crap 💩 and he is like those nikkor kits are very goooooood. So am here. :) thank you for your time and review. i will get this n75 with a kit.
You can even get this lens + n75 for $50 if you see a good deal! Happy shooting! n80/f80 + 50mm F1.8 AF is also a classic Nikon combo that would be fun for film photography
pick this silvery guy cause it looks ridiculous, ha good point never judge the book by its cover cheers
i use this lens with my d700. good results and never have to bring other lenses with me. did not have interest in getting more nikkor lenses after having this one. but it is a very ugly lens and makes you feel silly shooting with it and no longer feel line stanley kubrick pointing this thing
Hah! You're right - it's not a beautiful looking lens... At the minimum it needs a lens hood to look cooler. But Kubrick would approve of doing a lot with minimal equipment :)
it’s trash in low light