Nikon 28 f/2.8 AI glass

Russ - SVP

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Hello

What is the popular consensus on the Nikon 28 f/2.8 AI glass? Not the AI-s version.

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Russ - SVP

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RalphLambrecht said:
Incredibly sharp lens
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Thanks. I screwed it onto my digi rig yesterday and made a few quick test snaps with it. I was impressed by it's sharpness, colors, etc.
 

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The 28/2.8 AIS is a floating element design. This allows it to be better corrected in its close range. This is the area where you will see the most improvement. I do not have the 28/2.8 AI or the AIS. I have a 28/2 Nikkor which also has a floating element design and is also very sharp. I have a number of 28/3.5 Nikkors including two AI examples. They are quite good. If I need to get close, I would rather use a 55/2.8 AIS or a 60/2.8 AF. These are much sharper in the close range than any 28.
 
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