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Message: <blockquote data-quote="crycocyon" data-source="post: 288147" data-attributes="member: 13076">Nikon 24mm f2.8 Ai-S lens test with Nikon D800 (Nikon F4 also featured)So I got the Nikon 24mm f2.8 Ai-S lens today. She's a beaut as all Ai-S lenses are. First thing I did was put her on the F4, and then the D800 and I did some test shots with the "resolution Angel". <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> It seems that the best aperture on this lens for sharpness is f11. Stopping down from 2.8 to 11 shows a progressive improvement. Then with f16 and f22 diffraction kicks in to soften the image slightly. The test images were shot with the SB-800 flash and no corrections made to the images in post. This was my first 24mm lens and it is a lot of fun to be able to see so much in the frame and the focus throw from infinity to a few feet ahead is very short so it is easy and quick to focus. The Nikon D800 was able to show the focus indicator green dot quite well and focusing was accurate using this method. I didn't test things like vignetting and distortion although both seemed well controlled for a wide angle lens. No film yet so no test shots with the F4. Well, on to the pics.First, the lens by itself.[ATTACH]81422[/ATTACH]And mounted on the F4. [ATTACH]81419[/ATTACH][ATTACH]81420[/ATTACH]And mounted on the D800.[ATTACH]81421[/ATTACH]And the comparative test shots of the resolution Angel at the indicated f stop settings. These are 100% crops. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with the image quality. Definitely going to keep this lens for a while. [ATTACH]81423[/ATTACH]And the f11 shot in its entirety.[ATTACH]81424[/ATTACH]And at 100% crop...[ATTACH]81425[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

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