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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 648162" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>I have a Nikon FM2n that I'd like to use, but it takes lenses with aperture rings. Currently I do have a few although my main zoom isn't the greatest. It is a Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 that was made in the late 1990's. Of all the lenses I've ever owned, it is the least sharp. Granted that can be fixed in post somewhat. The other day I tried out a Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 zoom which is heads and tails better straight out of camera; however, the Nikon lens is a monster in both size and weight (33 ounces aka 2 pounds) with a front filter of 77mm. The Nikon is one <span style="font-size: 15px">FAT</span> lens! My Sigma zoom is much smaller in comparison (not sure of the weight) and has a front filter size of 72mm.</p><p></p><p>Optically the Sigma has never been overly sharp although it's clean and not used much. I am the original owner so I know it doesn't have any issues (which is a plus for me). The Nikon is far too heavy for my preference. So I am trying to find some type of Nikon AF or AF-D zoom in the 28mm to xx or 28mm to xxx range. Preferably with an aperture of f/3.5-4.5. There are a few from which to choose.</p><p></p><p>But are there other Nikon zooms that would work well but not be too slow? I'd prefer not to have one that zooms to f/5.6 on the long end. Do you have any suggestions. <strong>I want something that is auto focus, in the 28mm to xxx range, Nikon brand, has an aperture ring, and preferably no slower than f/4.5.</strong></p><p></p><p>Am I crazy for wanting to try a different wide-to-tele zoom? I do have an okay Sigma 70-210 f/3.5-4.5 AF-D which is much better optically than this one. </p><p></p><p>Here are a few photos taken today with my Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8. They are decent, but after having lenses that are sharper, this one does leave me wanting something better.</p><p></p><p>Should have used a smaller aperture for the following photo, but I did take a similar photo below with a better DOF. Here is the NEF for pixel peepers: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/loxrtnkw3izo7yg/DSC_4753.NEF?dl=0" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/loxrtnkw3izo7yg/DSC_4753.NEF?dl=0</a> </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]273302[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I was specifically trying for a shallow DOF below and focused on the closest post. Bokeh is okay although not as creamy as Nikon lenses in general. Here is the NEF: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/0rtet3rykihsf0g/DSC_4756.NEF?dl=0" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/0rtet3rykihsf0g/DSC_4756.NEF?dl=0</a></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]273303[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>When the lens is aimed anywhere close to the sun (even if the sun isn't in the photo), there is a tremendous amount of haze visible through the viewfinder. I even removed the CP filter, but the haziness was still there. <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/t0a82del5mxe9d0/DSC_4762.NEF?dl=0" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/t0a82del5mxe9d0/DSC_4762.NEF?dl=0</a></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]273304[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Now here is the same image--this is the SOOC jpeg that was simply resized for the forum. You can see the high amount of haze. I could have used the dehaze tool for the above image, but it is a general concern as I do shoot into the sun occasionally. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]273307[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The image below represents a better landscape with an aperture of f/10. Here is the NEF: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/8kwb53nune5xc3k/DSC_4763.NEF?dl=0" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/8kwb53nune5xc3k/DSC_4763.NEF?dl=0</a></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]273305[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>And one more to show bokeh. Here is the NEF for it: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/gdt7uox7yky5ycu/DSC_4769.NEF?dl=0" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/gdt7uox7yky5ycu/DSC_4769.NEF?dl=0</a></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]273306[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 648162, member: 13196"] I have a Nikon FM2n that I'd like to use, but it takes lenses with aperture rings. Currently I do have a few although my main zoom isn't the greatest. It is a Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 that was made in the late 1990's. Of all the lenses I've ever owned, it is the least sharp. Granted that can be fixed in post somewhat. The other day I tried out a Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 zoom which is heads and tails better straight out of camera; however, the Nikon lens is a monster in both size and weight (33 ounces aka 2 pounds) with a front filter of 77mm. The Nikon is one [SIZE=4]FAT[/SIZE] lens! My Sigma zoom is much smaller in comparison (not sure of the weight) and has a front filter size of 72mm. Optically the Sigma has never been overly sharp although it's clean and not used much. I am the original owner so I know it doesn't have any issues (which is a plus for me). The Nikon is far too heavy for my preference. So I am trying to find some type of Nikon AF or AF-D zoom in the 28mm to xx or 28mm to xxx range. Preferably with an aperture of f/3.5-4.5. There are a few from which to choose. But are there other Nikon zooms that would work well but not be too slow? I'd prefer not to have one that zooms to f/5.6 on the long end. Do you have any suggestions. [B]I want something that is auto focus, in the 28mm to xxx range, Nikon brand, has an aperture ring, and preferably no slower than f/4.5.[/B] Am I crazy for wanting to try a different wide-to-tele zoom? I do have an okay Sigma 70-210 f/3.5-4.5 AF-D which is much better optically than this one. Here are a few photos taken today with my Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8. They are decent, but after having lenses that are sharper, this one does leave me wanting something better. Should have used a smaller aperture for the following photo, but I did take a similar photo below with a better DOF. Here is the NEF for pixel peepers: [URL]https://www.dropbox.com/s/loxrtnkw3izo7yg/DSC_4753.NEF?dl=0[/URL] [ATTACH type="full" width="60%"]273302._xfImport[/ATTACH] I was specifically trying for a shallow DOF below and focused on the closest post. Bokeh is okay although not as creamy as Nikon lenses in general. Here is the NEF: [URL]https://www.dropbox.com/s/0rtet3rykihsf0g/DSC_4756.NEF?dl=0[/URL] [ATTACH type="full" width="60%"]273303._xfImport[/ATTACH] When the lens is aimed anywhere close to the sun (even if the sun isn't in the photo), there is a tremendous amount of haze visible through the viewfinder. I even removed the CP filter, but the haziness was still there. [URL]https://www.dropbox.com/s/t0a82del5mxe9d0/DSC_4762.NEF?dl=0[/URL] [ATTACH type="full" width="60%"]273304._xfImport[/ATTACH] Now here is the same image--this is the SOOC jpeg that was simply resized for the forum. You can see the high amount of haze. I could have used the dehaze tool for the above image, but it is a general concern as I do shoot into the sun occasionally. [ATTACH type="full" width="60%"]273307._xfImport[/ATTACH] The image below represents a better landscape with an aperture of f/10. Here is the NEF: [URL]https://www.dropbox.com/s/8kwb53nune5xc3k/DSC_4763.NEF?dl=0[/URL] [ATTACH type="full" width="60%"]273305._xfImport[/ATTACH] And one more to show bokeh. Here is the NEF for it: [URL]https://www.dropbox.com/s/gdt7uox7yky5ycu/DSC_4769.NEF?dl=0[/URL] [ATTACH type="full" width="60%"]273306._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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