Nikon Series E 28mm f/2.8 (I)

Nikkor 28mm f2.8 Ai lens Exc++ The lens gives a sharp picture, but the example i was able to purchase on ebay was NOT accurately rated. Camera owners should know that ebay sellers's liberal use of Exc++, etc. needs to be taken with a grain of salt. The focusing ring on my lens drags and gives off a grinding, metal-to-metal sound. I estimate this lens, while in great cosmetic condition. has sat unused for a long time where the silicon lubricants may have dried. The lens is still usable, but it would have been nicer if the focusing was smoother and less difficult to use.

A great buy from a great seller. I am fine art photographer. I like to work with quality tools. I was looking for a lens I could use when I didn't want to lug around my Nikkor 18-200. And I was looking for a lens I could use with my digital Nikon D7200 and my 40+ year old Nikon F2 film camera. The decided Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 would fit my needs perfectly. The lens is sharp with no distortion, and focus like a dream. Also, with it's small size it certainly is a lot lighter. A bonus was that the seller had a Marumi filter on the lens. I had used NIkon filters as well as B+W, Tiffen and Hoya filters and was not familiar with the Marumi brand. I did some research, and I was delighted to find out that Marumi brand was as good any of the ones I have used.

Sharp, smooth and fast with an aperture ring One reason I bought this lens was because it is one of the best Nikon lenses I've ever used. My original lens, used on a Nikon F4, was stolen. I replaced it for use on my D500. Which brings me to my second reason for buying this lens: the aperture ring. A 28mm lens on a DX sensor makes it a 42mm lens, which is great for street photography. I can prefocus using the guides on the lens barrel, then discreetly photograph scenes by either carefully composing them or by taking quick "grab shots" of passerbys.