AF-S 28mm f/1.4 E - anyone still uses it on Z?

[aerobat]

Interestingly I dumped all my F mount lenses at the Z transition just to later re-buy the AF-S 58mm f/1.4 and the AF-S 300mm PF.
Now I think the 28mm f/1.4 would build a phantastic combo with the AF-S 58mm f/1.4.
After exchanging with Paco we decided a thread to discuss this very lens could push me over the fence (which isn't that high with the current USD 600.- rebate B&H are offering  )

[John Geerts]

I use the 28/1.4 E on the Z camera's  (and my F camera's)  Great lens.  Recently I got 24/1.4 G  and I like it's output more, because it comes close with the 58/1.4 rendering.  The 28/1.4 E is on the clinical side, too perfect, too sharp.

 I also prefer the G lens because I can use it on older camera body's which is not really possible with the E lenses.

[aerobat]

Many thanks John for your experience with the 24mm and 28mm. The rendering is a very good point which I'll need to compare to the AF-S 58mm f/1.4.
As I already have the Z 24mm f/1.8 I tend to lean towards a 28mm though.

[Wally]

Here too, I only kept a few F lenses (E: 8-15, 28, 105, and 300) as well as 58/1.4G, 24/1.4G, 200/2G VRII and 24/3.5D PC once transitioning to Z Series.

I love the 28E even more on the Z cameras, cleaner than the AF-S G versions - but still more character than the Z lenses. Not as sterile as the Z 35mm/1.2 but fairly similar rendering if you need to go wider.

[pluton]

I have yet to ever use the AF-S 28/1.4E, either on D or Z.  I've always wanted one, but been hesitant to acquire more F mount lenses, especially large ones. I can recommend the new Voigtlander 28/2 Apo Lanthar if a small but high-performing manual focus 28mm is needed.  Also, if you really want character, the first iteration of the 28mm f/3.5 in F, K or Ai versions (with FTZ) is very nice AND small AND lightweight. 

[aerobat]

Many thanks Keith, did you compare the Voigtländers 28mm f/2.0 APO Lanthar to the 28mm f/1.5 Nokton?

[Fons Baerken]

I use the 28mm f/1.4E on the D850 mainly, its awkward by size  on the Z camera.
I am also interested in the Voigtländer 28mm f/2 apo, the 28/1.5 seem to be prone to misalignment from what i read in reviews
There is also a zf 28mm f/2 as an option and of course the z28mm f/2.8!

[aerobat]

Many thanks Fons,

What is the zf 28mm f/2.0 - Zeiss? The Voigtländers appeal to me for IQ, sunstars, size and feel. But in this case I tend to prefer an AF lens as the 28mm / 58mm combo shall also serve as event lenses with two bodies Z8 / Z5ii.

[Hugh_3170]

Daniel, would you also add the F-mount 105mm f/1.4E to the list, as a longer complement to the 58mm f/1.4?

[Fons Baerken]

Many thanks Fons,

What is the zf 28mm f/2.0 - Zeiss? The Voigtländers appeal to me for IQ, sunstars, size and feel. But in this case I tend to prefer an AF lens as the 28mm / 58mm combo shall also serve as event lenses with two bodies Z8 / Z5ii.

If you want autofocus there is afs 28mm f/1.8g probably cheap to be had!

https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-28mm-f1-8g

https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-8g/

[Frank Fremerey]

Interestingly I dumped all my F mount lenses at the Z transition just to later re-buy the AF-S 58mm f/1.4 and the AF-S 300mm PF.
Now I think the 28mm f/1.4 would build a phantastic combo with the AF-S 58mm f/1.4.
After exchanging with Paco we decided a thread to discuss this very lens could push me over the fence (which isn't that high with the current USD 600.- rebate B&H are offering  )

I support the idea of getting the 1.4/24G instead of the 1.4/28G. I feel the color fidelity and geometrical correction quality are superior

[aerobat]

Daniel, would you also add the F-mount 105mm f/1.4E to the list, as a longer complement to the 58mm f/1.4?

Hi Hugh,

Many years ago I used the 35/85 combo to cover events but indoors 85mm proved to be long at times. So I discovered the 58mm which isolates the subjects perfectlyfor its focal length. And then the 28mm being about 1/2 of the 58mm makes sense. The 105mm is to long for this specific use.

[aerobat]

I use the 28mm f/1.4E on the D850 mainly, its awkward by size  on the Z camera.
I am also interested in the Voigtländer 28mm f/2 apo, the 28/1.5 seem to be prone to misalignment from what i read in reviews
There is also a zf 28mm f/2 as an option and of course the z28mm f/2.8!

Fons Fons Fons! I didn‘t know the Voigt 28 apo existed and foolishly visited the local dealer …
Z5ii & Voigt 28 APO at f/2.0 and min distance