5 Best Nikon Lenses for Full Frame

[@andyandycapt7947]

Thanks Kai, I’ve been dusting of my collection of Nikon lenses from lack of use. I was in a coma for a month and rehab for atrophy after that but I forgot how good some of my lenses are. I’ve collected just about every SP&G2 Tamron lens and I’m blown away by all of the and some are half the price of nikkor stuff. I love your work and I hope you do well in your new venture. Give Lambie a hug for me.

[@beaugotti]

Your channel is the top gear for photographers. Been hooked for three days.

[@KaiManWong]

Excellent. A couple more hours and it will be the fourth day - woohoo!

[@choknuti]

If you want to see his earlier work, try digitalrev. I highly recommend it as this guy is really superb (but I guess you already figured that by yourself)

[@duwekapak]

Welcome to the club!

[@greengenesis]

OMG. I had the exact same thought just watching the other video. I think it's the (british?) humor. "We tested the weather sealing this lens by giving it a light shower. And than we backed it in the oven" Literally goes on to put the thing in an oven xD I burst.

[@NeillRobinson]

One year after that guy, I’m 5 days in. Tonight’s already yesterday and I’m only just getting started with this binge watch..

[@Ali-fl5mb]

Best cheapskate lenses for Nikon please!

[@akivabernstein4723]

Ali go Chinese

[@gewglesux]

Is there such a thing?

[@kenhard]

get the Nifty fifty or the 35mm

[@diatomsaus]

50/1.8D 85/1.8D and G, 24mm, 28mm 1.8G.

[@paramjotsingh26]

Ali Plenty of old 35mm lenses for full frame. 80-200 f2.8, 28-85, 50 1.4, 35-105, great primes and alot more.

[@thedimarcoguy]

"Squatting in random places is soo Chinese!" I died from that line from Kai 😂

[@killahjay1000]

The way you talk about Nikon in this video, makes me proud to own one.

[@Gynra]

I love the 58 mm f1.4: you're not kidding about the bokeh.

[@oliverdesouza5741]

This is a nice overview of top Nikon F-mount lenses. The 85, 105 and 180-400 definitely fall into the Exotics class, like the 300/2.8, 400/2.8 etc. There is, however, one lens that lords over these, and has ruled the Nikon roost since its inception: The 200mm F2. Few people have reviewed it because of its rarity, but it remains the sharpest telephoto Nikon produces, even 11 years after it came out. The use as a portrait monster, or a sports weapon on DX, is mesmeric. Only really Kai should be allowed to review it, but there is a risk of mental collapse when he sees the bokeh. Perhaps if Lok is ready with defibrillator and smelling salts it might be alright. Is it now time for the life affirming 200/2 review ???

[@LashanR]

180-400mm is mental

[@brentmip]

Lashan it's great! I have it

[@LashanR]

Brent Panem What do you use it for? Curious. I can imagine it would be handy for portraits with interesting backgrounds, sports, nature, astro

[@BryceHahn2016]

ill take 2

[@KenTheoriaApophasis]

all 5 of his choices are mental

[@garbageman9145]

i knew ud be here lol

[@MrChristopherwren]

It reminds of the old videos when you were in another channel. As a Nikon fanboy, Love it!

[@286mic]

Kai was definitely playing a character on digitalrev. His natural voice tone is much lower. It was so evident in the beginning of this video. I was like "Woah digitalrev kai is back" then he switched to his real tone and it's much more deeper and manly lol

[@KaiManWong]

Sometimes my underpants ride up a bit too high, that's all.

[@kalef1234]

I was thinking it was just the different audio setups

[@Feintgames]

Best for walking around might be the 35mm f/1.4. The 24mm f/1.4 is amazing, but its uses are more restricted, when shooting people at least. But it does offer views no other lens can give you. I just bought the 85. Should be here tomorrow. So excited to finally have my own copy. It's my favorite lens. But I've never shot with the new 105.

[@dan.raceoilpro]

I'm surprised the Nikon 28mm 1.4e isn't on this list. Probably my favorite for Nikon.

[@muhammadsulleman3741]

The best out of best (BEAST) of the lenses 1. Nikkor 28mm f1.4E 2. Nikkor 105mm f1.4E 3. Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8E VR 4. Nikkor 200mm f2G VR II 5. Nikkor 300mm f2.8G VR II 6. Nikkor 400mm f2.8G VR II

[@mariowanagat1412]

I had the AFS 80-200 the first silent wave and the one prior to that . Used it in combination with F4s and Metz flash Fuji provia 100 for years. The image quality to this day has always astonished me. I shoot mostly Leica M glass purely for weight porpoise. I still daydream of the 80-200 Nikkor when looking at those slides. For portraits even on a F4s the autofocus was plenty fast. I hate the F5 and the rest for digitally cluttering the viewfinder and Matt screen. I truly believe if you go up from the 80-200 the telephoto lenses 300 45600 are all next level. The wider lenses are a bit soft, but the tubes are just gorgeous.

[@GothicKittyMadness]

One of my fave lenses for my Nikon FX is the 85mm 1.8! It's super sharp, has lush bokeh and is only £400! It's my goto portrait lens. ^-^

[@applepro8375]

Best reviewer for photography on the planet!

[@evelasq1]

As far as my personal experience, I do think that the Nikon manual AI and AIS Lenses are one of the best lenses in the photo market. Not everybody would be able to spend loads of money for these lenses. I have been buying used lenses at very good and excellent condition. I have three Nikon automatic lenses and 7 Nikon manual lenses. 18-35mm, 28-105mm macro, Two 50mm, 28mm, 35mm, 70-300mm, 35-70mm, 200mm, and a 55mm Micro lens. I have a quite a small collection here. The 28-105mm macro lens was purchased brand new. Cheers!

[@mangoldm]

What a coincidence that Nikon just happened to have the five best lenses right there!

[@rogerdavies681]

Isn't there some youtube rule that says you have to disclose if you're being paid to advertise wares?

[@mangoldm]

Jason Levine there are multiple ways to determine the five best Nikon lenses. One is to rely upon a breadth of experience using Nikon’s glass produced over the last century. Another is to show up at a Nikon event and pick five of the assortment that are presented. That’s what we have here.

[@shauncaulfield5531]

Feel free to jog on

[@Feintgames]

Have you never used the lenses in this roundup or are you just being a hater? I'm not sure how you can argue against any of these lenses. I've done direct comparisons between the AIS versions of some of these and the G versions and in my experience the G versions are far superior in every measurable optical and ergonomic way. The only advantage of the older lenses is the manual focusing is much easier on the older metal body lenses. But the auto focusing is so accurate and fast nowadays that it's much more practical than MF. Also, it's a Nikon event. Of course they have all of the lenses there.

[@Simon_PieMan]

Michael Mangold Agreed, but the 70-200 is top notch - so fast to focus.

[@jimbojones2457]

Kai!!! I had no idea you started your own channel mate! I used to religiously watch you back in the Digital rev days! Needless to say i just subbed to your channel! You're an absolute legend mate! Always make me laugh. Keep up the excellent work my friend.

[@chimpmunkboy8850]

This is the best video that I’ve seen in the past 20 mins 😲

[@obsidian00]

Fantastic shots Kai! All that yummy nummy Nikkor glass goodness is just so...expensive 😑 (Sigh) COME ON POWERBALL!!!

[@stekkerbox]

obsidian00 ahaha

[@PAULJOHNBAYFIELD]

Can’t wait for that 600mm f4 PF. That’s going to be a field operators dream.

[@Unfinished_sentenc]

Best outright videos on KZbin!!! Your monologue cracks me up! Awesome editing too! Thank you to both you and your amazing team :)

[@theboss069]

I'm a Sony A7 III user and would consider myself a fanboy, but I admire the lens selection and prizes of Nikon. There are lenses I can only dream of.

[@TheDyingFox]

I thought it was the location, when you were in Hong Kong, but all your videos still have that "feeling-at-home-relaxation", so it has to be your personality and the way it's put together then presented! :D

[@stevenrobinsonpictures]

I'd choose the 24mm 1.4G over the 58mm for the 2nd spot any day. Love it!

[@huepix]

My favourite lens is the 28-50mm f3.5 macro. Versatile and sharp as a tack

[@gewglesux]

I shoot Nikon..and approve of this Video.

[@flatulent-1]

Nice collection of classic cars. Nice collection of lenses. I have the 58mm. Love it. Wonderful video.

[@DocBlob]

Are you planning on doing your own AnalogRev at some point?

[@KaiManWong]

Gonna do more film stuff, yep

[@DocBlob]

Kai W Yessssss, always thought the best pictures you took in videos were on film, especially the XPan video

[@juggaajerry]

AnalRev*

[@lukavandeberg5415]

Kai W would really love that !

[@Kyuri85]

Been waiting over a year for more of The F Word. Chop chop Kai.

[@rjderama]

Where’s the Canon strap, Kai?

[@CShivery]

I just bought the 105mm f/1.4. Such an amazing monster!

[@vincentvergara2728]

Wasn't into photography at all until I accidentally binge watched nearly all the DRTV videos! Didn't know a single photography term (including bokeh) until then! You and Lok totally inspired me to buy my first DSLR camera. Mentioned you guys in the B&H survey. Debated between crop sensors vs. full frame, mirrorless vs dslr, 4k vs. 1080p, autofocusing systems, etc.. Watching the "Pro Photographer Cheap Camera" and "Big Shot" challenge series really helped me stay on budget. If you're still in contact with the Pro's, it would be cool to see the series revived!

[@fayensu]

"Debated between crop sensors vs. full frame, mirrorless vs dslr, 4k vs. 1080p, autofocusing systems, etc." So what did you end up buying?

[@vincentvergara2728]

@@fayensu I ended up buying the 6DMKII first and still use it to this day. The second camera I got was the Panasonic S1H.

[@fayensu]

@@vincentvergara2728 Great choices. A lot of people still love their DSLRs. Thinking of getting a Fuji X-S20 as my first camera.

[@vincentvergara2728]

@fayensu As long as it meets your needs, go for it! I definitely prefer my 6DMKII or S1H over my phone. I think the Galaxy S23 Ultra is still far from the quality of the bigger cameras.

[@fayensu]

@@vincentvergara2728 Not sure if you are implying that the Fuji X-S20 is a phone. It is a 26MP APS-C camera. Agree with your comments about phones. Cheers.

[@duncanwallace7760]

The 70-200mm performed very well with water all over the glass. Glad you had a look at the 180-400. When I saw that on their website, I had a little accident.

[@mythdusterds]

I like the look of the 3rd to last lens. It looks Amazing visually.

[@C5drummer]

Exceptionally done, as always, Kai...

[@MrCp14711]

Great Video, love your content. With your on screen presence and humor your sure to go far. Can't wait to see what's next. And personally doing a cheap lens video is a great idea! Can't wait to see it.

[@Olafleflibustier]

I have a 400mm 2.8 and a 200mm f2, and a 50mm 1.4G, these are really excellent lenses :)

[@dannypryordoyle2710]

Absolutely epic! Thanks Kai! Come shoot in CA!

[@troyhowling2497]

Bicester heritage?? Nikon and Amy Shore day?? Looks mega!! That 58mm!! And 85!!!

[@PSA7788]

"It's hard to define what is best" ??? That RED thing next to you is THE BEST !! Not hard to define. (All joking aside, that 70-200 f2.8 E FL is one very, very, VERY wicked lens. Love mine for sure.)

[@tubbymint]

Kai, nikon glass, and air force 1. Brilliant!

[@pasty_film_journey]

Kai is wearing GLOVES?! In May?... I don't even live in the UK and I miss Hong Kong

[@DarthAndre24]

This video makes me think that when Nikon enters the mirrorless world and given that all of these lenses are compatible, they'll surely make a splash.

[@Perro_salvaje_]

drooling for the 85mm

[@xWood4000]

A video on DX would also be nice but of course the quality isn't as good.

[@vicibox]

Why isnt it? What is wrong with the D500? Pretty much a staple of sports protogs now hmmmmm

[@xWood4000]

Vici Martynov Fullframes have a larger sensor as you may know and therefore the lens can be larger in diameter and collect more light. The aperture blades can also be better.

[@icebreakertech]

I own a d7100 and still love it so would love to see some dx lenses. Or full frame lenses that work great on dx (with crop etc.)

[@anson4924]

I switch from a full frame D700 to a D500 for the speed, focusing speed and low light performance

[@vicibox]

Have you any idea how ridiculous what you have just written is. Every part of your statement is actually wrong. The pixel pitch of the D500 sensor is actually exactly the same as the new D850 and produces an image that has just as much quality. In fact in sports shooting where the image is mostly cropped, the image on the sensor is exactly the same size. Light grasp of a lens is irrelevant, the light is spread over a larger area, the illumination per pixel is the only measure of any relevance and its the same for either sensor. In fact you get faster lenses for smaller sensors so the opposite is true. What has the aperture blades got to do with it????? Gawd where does this drivel come from, not from the manufacturers - sheesh

[@youngalwyn1124]

Kai, I think that the 'P' in 'PF' stands for "Phase". So the full acronym represents 'Phase Fresnel'.

[@SarveshParakh]

5 Best Nikon Lenses you cannot afford! When he pulled out the 300mm I thought man the 200 f2 deserves more than the 300mm to be in the list. But then he just smashed my 200mm fantasies with the 180-400mm.

[@darrelwillman3158]

Thanks, Kai. Love the Nikon stuff :)

[@michaelwas7686]

This is one of your best videos why are the views so low😠😤😤

[@Simon_PieMan]

Those cars are gorgeous. Nice lenses too.

[@studioviper3016]

Whoever is your camera man needs to remember to give the lens a bit of a wipe between shots :)

[@llamatorials3324]

Macro shot of the wheels - SPOKEH!

[@akmmonirulislam3961]

As per my opinion best five Nikon lenses are: 1. Nikon 14-24mm 2.8 AF-S G ED 2. Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 AF-S E N ED 3. Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 AF-E N FL ED 4. Nikon 200-500mm 5.6 AF-S ED VR II 5. Nikon 50mm 1.4G ED

[@PJ-om2wq]

Summer 2024 and my brand new D780 just arrived 😊

[@FGKaye]

You should also do a comparison of the: 1. Nikon 100mm f2.0 De-Focus AF-D Lens, does the De-Focus really help the Bokeh ? with the 2. Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro SD AF-D lens, because of the special aperture the bokeh is phenominal. with the 3. Legendary 105mm f2.5 mm AF-D lens, the lens formula is the same as the legendary MF lens. If you were to include the; 4. Nikon 100 f2.8 Macro, and the; 5. Nikon 105 f1.4 lens, You could label it the 5 BEST NIKON LENSES, by Order of Sharpness, Bokeh & Price !

[@Cwyeung0912]

This episode is a true Top Gear show~

[@cristian_c]

Amazing to see those great shots.

[@dangernba]

Great, Kai! Very nice machines and lenses.

[@bikecommuter24]

Pentax, go for it. I like all kinds of cameras and camera gear, even the whats in my bag stuff, makes things interesting. I as well many other people watch your videos for the entertainment value and of the course the review content.

[@ruff1draft]

I really liked this video. Nikon do really have great lenses. The 85mm and the 58mm took my interest.

[@KevinLin145]

Got all the lens right beside the 180-400, I thought the 200mm f2 would score on this list

[@Stefan1968ful]

I would select these lenses personally: 1. Nikkor 600mm 4.0 FL 2. Nikkor 200mm 2.0 VRII 3. Tamron 70-200mm 2.8 G2 4. Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8G 5. Laowa 12mm 2.8

[@JazibAnsar]

Love the way you explain things 👍🏻👍🏻

[@deliamiu7455]

Hi Kai, love ur videos...why not try the oldie but goodie nikkor 80-200 f2.8 ED? 😅

[@Pancakkhandha]

That G at 6:04 makes me think that you are a big fan of One Piece (Lao G) LOL Thank you for the great videos, Kai!

[@ChimaChindaDev]

15:03 That Pentax shade though. :D Please make one - I'd love to watch. I shoot Pentax and not looking to switch anytime soon.

[@spoolindsm127]

For the first time Kai's images look good

[@mythdusterds]

That last lens was impressive how quickly you could auto focus.

[@matthewkeisling2776]

Fine video. Thanks. Got to step out now for a winning lottery ticket, so I can get those high-dollar monster lenses. 😁 I actually have the 50mm f/1.8 and really like it, but I think I need either an 85mm or 105mm soon.

[@Timothy_Ngo]

Kai whips out his 70-200mm and gets right into the cars like no one's buiesness

[@jeffford1771]

Timothy Ngo With the weight of the 70-200, you should never be holding the cam by just the body like he's doing. He's going to destroy the part where the body and lens connect.

[@FGKaye]

You should Compare the ; 1. Nikon 180mm - 300 mm F 4.0 ED, VR AFD lens w built - in 1.4 Tele Converter with the Older Tokina 100mm - 300mm f 4.0 SD AF lens & the Nikon 1.4 Tele Extender.

[@FGKaye]

CORRECTION 180mm - 400mm f4.0 LENS.

[@daviddowling9830]

Kai,where did you find the Nikon raincoat,please need to know.? Thanks for your blogs most enjoyable.

[@MrJay631]

Kai, what’s the glove you’re wearing ? Better for grip ? Or did you just have a cold right hand ? 🖐🏻

[@shauncaulfield5531]

Can we get a piece on best 'affordable' glass for Nikon ? These are nice to dram about owning, but the 58 1.4G is the price of a small car, let alone that 180-400, the price of which could end famine in Africa

[@IMPRESSIONSLASVEGAS]

LOVE to see that they have a HONDA in the collection!

[@icehouseimages8687]

Love the bag Kai. Who makes it?

[@jpdj2715]

I own a 85/1.4G and feel its CA and bokeh should have been better. In the circumstances of the video that may not become visible - higher contrast backlit and you'll see my point.

[@valderomatadoro1577]

You are a hell of a strong little man Kai,if can hold 180-400 with one hand .

[@NeerazMeche]

Why there is not wide angle lens in list like 24-70,14-24,16-35,prime 24 etc...

[@torejohs]

I'd really love a new (ahem D1g1t4lr3v-style) Pro Photographer Cheap Camera challenge! Not sure you'll find a real pro in the UK, but there you go.

[@sylvainpaquette6132]

Almost no rain and you need to bag your camera ? is Nikon weather sealing that bad ?

[@archstanton4326]

What kind of strap is on your Nikon?

[@PatrickHener]

I want to know that, too.

[@christianklein1234]

How about that start model?

[@jeevahacoelho6556]

The brother laughs in the bg at the HRI joke lmao 3:06

[@ruiner101]

Can't wait to watch a Boke Bros video!

[@Vincent112june]

Not to carp, but the do the US crowd got from Sony in Vegas on the A7iii launch was a bit different to a visit to a shed.

[@tonyjames5444]

VincentHannon As a former Sony a7riii user who's camera broke down after I was caught out in a shower I can see why they would do a promotion in an area like this.

[@lmhaviation1462]

Here's My Top 5 Nikon Lenses 5.) 14-24 F2.8 (FX) 4.)18-300 F3.5-6.3 (DX) 3.) 24-70 F2.8 (FX) 2.) 28-300 f3.5-5.6(FX) 1.) 180-400 F4 (FX)

[@davidpower3102]

Now that you mention Pentax. I'd like to see a good review of the Pentax KP.

[@marvamaretto]

@kai what are those gloves that you have... I see you with them all the time.

[@stubones]

Kai, I think you'll find that Canon put the teleconverter switch for their 200-400 on the left for a very good reason. The lens will be supported on a 'pod 99% of the time and the converter switch on the left means you can keep your finger on the shutter button. Very rarely will pros (the majority of users) be shooting the 200-400L hand held. Do you think they didn't test various positions for the switch over the years and months they designed and tested the lens? Come on man!

[@agambhasin]

Hey Kai!!! Please please please please do a video on best lenses for nikon dx cameras, we so need it!

[@amt1164]

Kai is your shoulder bag the limited edition Billingham Hadley Pro Camouflage or just just a different manufacturer.

[@johnwaters4566]

Awsome. You are hilarious. I don't even kneekon camera, but I watch anyway

[@rgav388]

How do you compare this with a 400mm f2.8? If i have the money to buy one of these two,you still recommend the 180? I am shooting a lot of low light movement and i might think that thw aperture on the 400 is better. Maybe they will come out with a 2.8 version later on

[@zackchoy1969]

Great video! I would disagree with the 105mm f/1,4E though.

[@enriquelopezbarreto2988]

Por favor un video para lentes DX , please a video for DX lenses, saludos desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@rebeccawarren2976]

1.4/105 is a real diamond!

[@markrigg6623]

Very difficult to use that 180-400 effectively hand held which is why Canon didnt worry about having the TC switch on the other side. When you pay all that money for a lense you want to use it in a way that reveals all that resolution you paid for. On my Canon I have to raise the ISO way up in order to get fast enough shutter speeds for sharp shots hand held. In the title of the vid you refer to "sharpness comparisons" so you really should have had the thing on a tripod.

[@amt1164]

Kai whats the name of the North Face jacket you are wearing. Cant see the jacket on the North Face website.

[@Shadowboost]

Those are some insane cars they had for you to shoot