An OLD film Lens ON a DIGITAL camera, any GOOD?

Today I'm putting a 25 year old film lens on a digital camera, does it work? and if so how good is it in the woodland. the lens is a Nikon 28-80mm 3.5-5.6D you may be surprised!

[@UtopiaPhoto-z9z]

Good clarity and colour from an old lens certainly a forgotten gem.

[@CreateTimeToListen]

I had this lens together with my Nikon F80 as a kit. Bought a 70-300 mm f4-5.6G at the same time. I'm still using both of these lenses today on my Nikon D600 that I bought second hand a few months ago. They still serve well despite their age.

[@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc]

Thanks for watching yes I'm really impressed with the 28-80 and will certainly keep it in my kit bag and I'm going to check out the 70-300 you mentioned so thank you for that. Hope you had a great weekend.

[@CreateTimeToListen]

​@@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc I had a great weekend, thanks. Good luck searching for that second lens. I used it last week to take pictures from a couple of bluetits flying in and out of their nest to feed their juveniles. At 300 mm the results were better than I expected, since there isn't any vibration reduction in the lens and I didn't bring my tripod. Just took the highest shutter speed to eliminate any blur from moving the camera and to freeze the birds in their flight. I've always used the 28-80 more often, but the 70-300 has its advantages in certain situations.

[@robstammers7149]

Nice video Dan, I also use 20 to 24 year old Canon 35mm EF zooms on my Canon 200D, and I agree these back in the day kit lenses are as sharp as a box of tacks. I don't have any focus hunting issues. And I paid a similar price as you did. I love using them. Thanks Dan. Regards Rob (new subscriber)

[@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc]

Thanks Rob, they seemed to know how to make lenses back in the day I'm so glad I found this one.

[@WanderingMonkHikes]

Fascinating experiment with this lens. It really does well. Does it work with the camera autofocus or do you manual focus the photo?

[@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc]

Thank you Dan on D800, D600 and possibly the D850 it will autofocus and does a great job as for newer camer bodies I really don't know it's the honest answer.😊😊

[@RoamingPhotography]

Excellent as always Dan, certainly a bargain of a lens, does it have weather sealing mate?

[@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc]

Thank you mate Unfortunately its not Steve but its such a great lens especially for the money.

[@jaspercaelan4998]

I don't think any camera or lens is truly weather unless you put them in an airtight container, humidity will still get past any of those rubber gaskets. I'd use a bag over the camera whatever make it was if it was raining.

[@VictoriaGibson-sg1ix]

I liked this id never have thought about buying an old lens

[@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc]

This one is certainly worth a try 😊

[@marinrealestatephotography]

Thanks for the video, Dan. I could argue that, in today's world, this is a lens for an EXPERT photographer. I say that because in today's world, it seems like everyone uses an ultra-shallow depth of field in lieu of actual composition and photographic "depth." I would love it if more photographers used a deeper depth of field and made ALL parts of the frame matter.

[@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I'd probably agree with you it is nice to see sharpness across the frame on a print with a good composition and I found this lens absolutely amazing especially from the price point.

[@shawnheppenstall3258]

Great video Dan, nice sharp images mate. Always good to check out old lenses, I brought an old macro lens for 60 quid. Not used it yet but will soon. Take care. Shawn

[@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc]

Cheers Shawn looking forward to seeing the results of your lense buddy

[@jaspercaelan4998]

Nice images mate - is that Hitch Wood by any chance? Lots of those older lenses are still really good. I have a number of Pentax M series lenses which perform really well on film and digital and I got them at a similar price point.

[@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc]

Thanks for watching yes it is is Hitchwood I feel like ive practically lived there the last month 😊 yeah, it seems some of these old lenses can more than hold their own against modern lenses these days.

[@jaspercaelan4998]

@@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc Oh that was a good guess - I don't blame you, it looks amazing there! It was on my list this year to go but there but ended up having to go to a more local place which wasn't as good.

[@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc]

​@jaspercaelan4998 mate, it was absolutely fantastic this year really enjoyed being there, where did you go?

[@jaspercaelan4998]

​@@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc I went to a place just outside Saffron Walden called Howe Wood, technically it's private and part of Audley End Estate but I couldn't resist hopping over the fence and having a quick look - a bit of a last minute thing.

[@WoodlandColoursPhotograp-kt5fc]

I know the area its nice around there

[@billmoyer3254]

F8 and be there