This lens is an AiS, NOT an Ai. And...at about 4:25, showing the lens extending as you focus - This DOES NOT affect your polarizer, as the front element does not rotate when focusing!!! So, it is NOT BAD for people who use a polarizer.
The AiS version of this lens has yellow numbers at f/16 on the aperture ring indicator nearest the body. The Ai version has white characters. This example has those yellow numbers which can be seen in the video. 1:30
@@rcpmac yes, that is a slight mistake I made; however, the lens uses the exact same optical formula and the exact lens coatings, so it's essentially the same lens
The front element moving in and out during focusing has NO effect on using a polarizer. Also, AIS lenses have the minimum aperture numbers done in orange, ie your lens. The definitive way to tell is if there is a shallow scallop in the mount. That communicated with some Nikon cameras the focal length.
Good Review. I buy that Lens yesterday Brand new from the Shop. It was nearly 50% cheaper.
Well done review with great examples. Keep the videos coming!
Love this lens for life
Nice Ken! Thanks.
This lens is an AiS, NOT an Ai.
And...at about 4:25, showing the lens extending as you focus - This DOES NOT affect your polarizer, as the front element does not rotate when focusing!!! So, it is NOT BAD for people who use a polarizer.
The AiS version of this lens has yellow numbers at f/16 on the aperture ring indicator nearest the body. The Ai version has white characters. This example has those yellow numbers which can be seen in the video. 1:30
You can totally use a Polarizing Filter. However, I find it really annoying having it move in and out like that.
@@rcpmac yes, that is a slight mistake I made; however, the lens uses the exact same optical formula and the exact lens coatings, so it's essentially the same lens
The lens shown in this video is an AI-s lens.
Great review. Thank you.
Not sure if you've tried out the 50mm f1.8 pancake lens. Not sure if I should get one of those or the f1.4
@@lea4777 I have not tried that lens
@@lea4777 but I do happen to have the canon FD 50 mm F1.8 that Lens pretty good it's not a pancake lens
The front element moving in and out during focusing has NO effect on using a polarizer. Also, AIS lenses have the minimum aperture numbers done in orange, ie your lens. The definitive way to tell is if there is a shallow scallop in the mount. That communicated with some Nikon cameras the focal length.
You can totally use a Polarizing Filter. However, I find it really annoying having it move in and out like that.
How about the nikon d610 using ai lens ?
Yes, this article should help. www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/products-and-innovation/using-legacy-nikkor-lenses-with-the-nikon-df.html
Very good review
I have the 50mm 1.4 non AI which is a bummer I want an AI or AIS for my F3hp.
For what it's worth I don't think there's much of a optical difference between those two lenses.
@@kenslensdesigns I now have a mint F2 with the 50mm 1.4, 35mm and 28mm F2.8 lenses non ai :) I still shoot the F3 the as well nad prefer it actually
Can i use nikon ai lens on nikon d750...
Yes this article should help. www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/products-and-innovation/using-legacy-nikkor-lenses-with-the-nikon-df.html
@@kenslensdesigns thanks you