I have the "not worst" 2nd (AI) version of this lens. I agree it's underrated, and for the resolutions at which we typically view photos it holds up quite well, has very good colors and renders nicely on my Fujifilm camera. I really think the criticism more aptly applies to the earlier version.
I knew a very well-respected news photographer in the 1970s who used a 43-86mm zoom. He worked for a very large newspaper in California. The situation was that he would shoot for publication and the quality of the image would be poor due to the limitations of the printing. But he got the shot everyday with the tools then available.
I do agree with the majority of Nikon owners, it really isn't one of their best lenses, but you have to also allow for 2 things; first it's age and second the very limited usefulness of its range - it really is just too narrow a range for anyone to find useful in 2024.
Ha ha, you’re showing some bravery in suggesting that the 43-86mm might be underrated! Almost every Nikkor fan I know consistently expresses their disdain for them! I feel they have their place and deserve a little more respect than they get.. (maybe). Lol. This has me thinking of doing a rough comparison of this lens set at about 85mm and one of my Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 prime lenses. Thanks for sharing your tests!
I felt the same as you, until I did some testing. It's not great but it has its uses. Especially if you are printing small or just shooting for use on the internet.Thanks for watching.
I have the "not worst" 2nd (AI) version of this lens. I agree it's underrated, and for the resolutions at which we typically view photos it holds up quite well, has very good colors and renders nicely on my Fujifilm camera. I really think the criticism more aptly applies to the earlier version.
@@randyk1919 I agree, that the Ai version is superior. Thanks for watching.
I knew a very well-respected news photographer in the 1970s who used a 43-86mm zoom. He worked for a very large newspaper in California. The situation was that he would shoot for publication and the quality of the image would be poor due to the limitations of the printing. But he got the shot everyday with the tools then available.
@@johnpeterson3299 This lens works fine as long as you don’t need the highest quality and for newspaper work you don’t. Thanks for watching.
I enjoyed the video. Interesting lens, sespecially for being 60 years old. Thank you.
@@leod1671 Thanks for watching Leo.
I do agree with the majority of Nikon owners, it really isn't one of their best lenses, but you have to also allow for 2 things; first it's age and second the very limited usefulness of its range - it really is just too narrow a range for anyone to find useful in 2024.
Ha ha, you’re showing some bravery in suggesting that the 43-86mm might be underrated! Almost every Nikkor fan I know consistently expresses their disdain for them! I feel they have their place and deserve a little more respect than they get.. (maybe). Lol. This has me thinking of doing a rough comparison of this lens set at about 85mm and one of my Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 prime lenses. Thanks for sharing your tests!
@@flyingo I think any Nikkor 85mm prime would be better than the 43-86. Thanks for watching.
Very good lens 👍👏🤙🇦🇷
Just bought the newer AI version for just 25€.
I plan to use it ICM photography and think it will work well.
The AI version is definitely better. Thanks for watching.
In my humble opinion, the only reason to have this lens is as a collector's item...the worse lens nikon has ever made!
I felt the same as you, until I did some testing. It's not great but it has its uses. Especially if you are printing small or just shooting for use on the internet.Thanks for watching.
I had this lens when it came out. An absolute disaster of a ‘lens’. Not sharp at any aperture. I threw it away.
@@edwardlong189 I don’t think it’s that bad. If you’re printing small or for use on the web it’s fine. Thanks for watching.
I collect Nikon and the 43-86 is the absolute worst of otherwise a great bunch of lenses ... 🦘