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.
@beaugotti6 жыл бұрын
Your channel is the top gear for photographers. Been hooked for three days.
@KaiManWong6 жыл бұрын
Excellent. A couple more hours and it will be the fourth day - woohoo!
@choknuti6 жыл бұрын
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)
@duwekapak6 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the club!
@greengenesis4 жыл бұрын
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.
@NeillRobinson4 жыл бұрын
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-fl5mb6 жыл бұрын
Best cheapskate lenses for Nikon please!
@akivabernstein47236 жыл бұрын
Ali go Chinese
@gewglesux6 жыл бұрын
Is there such a thing?
@kenhard6 жыл бұрын
get the Nifty fifty or the 35mm
@diatomsaus6 жыл бұрын
50/1.8D 85/1.8D and G, 24mm, 28mm 1.8G.
@paramjotsingh266 жыл бұрын
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.
@thedimarcoguy6 жыл бұрын
"Squatting in random places is soo Chinese!" I died from that line from Kai 😂
@killahjay10006 жыл бұрын
The way you talk about Nikon in this video, makes me proud to own one.
@Gynra6 жыл бұрын
I love the 58 mm f1.4: you're not kidding about the bokeh.
@oliverdesouza57413 жыл бұрын
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 ???
@LashanR6 жыл бұрын
180-400mm is mental
@brentmip6 жыл бұрын
Lashan it's great! I have it
@LashanR6 жыл бұрын
Brent Panem What do you use it for? Curious. I can imagine it would be handy for portraits with interesting backgrounds, sports, nature, astro
@BryceHahn20166 жыл бұрын
ill take 2
@KenTheoriaApophasis6 жыл бұрын
all 5 of his choices are mental
@garbageman91456 жыл бұрын
i knew ud be here lol
@MrChristopherwren6 жыл бұрын
It reminds of the old videos when you were in another channel. As a Nikon fanboy, Love it!
@286mic6 жыл бұрын
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
@KaiManWong6 жыл бұрын
Sometimes my underpants ride up a bit too high, that's all.
@kalef12345 жыл бұрын
I was thinking it was just the different audio setups
@Feintgames6 жыл бұрын
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.raceoilpro6 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised the Nikon 28mm 1.4e isn't on this list. Probably my favorite for Nikon.
@muhammadsulleman37414 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@GothicKittyMadness6 жыл бұрын
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. ^-^
@applepro83756 жыл бұрын
Best reviewer for photography on the planet!
@evelasq16 жыл бұрын
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!
@mangoldm6 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence that Nikon just happened to have the five best lenses right there!
@rogerdavies6816 жыл бұрын
Isn't there some youtube rule that says you have to disclose if you're being paid to advertise wares?
@mangoldm6 жыл бұрын
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.
@shauncaulfield55316 жыл бұрын
Feel free to jog on
@Feintgames6 жыл бұрын
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_PieMan5 жыл бұрын
Michael Mangold Agreed, but the 70-200 is top notch - so fast to focus.
@jimbojones24572 жыл бұрын
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.
@chimpmunkboy88503 жыл бұрын
This is the best video that I’ve seen in the past 20 mins 😲
@obsidian006 жыл бұрын
Fantastic shots Kai! All that yummy nummy Nikkor glass goodness is just so...expensive 😑 (Sigh) COME ON POWERBALL!!!
@stekkerbox6 жыл бұрын
obsidian00 ahaha
@PAULJOHNBAYFIELD6 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for that 600mm f4 PF. That’s going to be a field operators dream.
@Unfinished_sentenc6 жыл бұрын
Best outright videos on KZbin!!! Your monologue cracks me up! Awesome editing too! Thank you to both you and your amazing team :)
@theboss0696 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheDyingFox6 жыл бұрын
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
@stevenrobinsonpictures6 жыл бұрын
I'd choose the 24mm 1.4G over the 58mm for the 2nd spot any day. Love it!
@huepix Жыл бұрын
My favourite lens is the 28-50mm f3.5 macro. Versatile and sharp as a tack
@gewglesux6 жыл бұрын
I shoot Nikon..and approve of this Video.
@flatulent-13 жыл бұрын
Nice collection of classic cars. Nice collection of lenses. I have the 58mm. Love it. Wonderful video.
@DocBlob6 жыл бұрын
Are you planning on doing your own AnalogRev at some point?
@KaiManWong6 жыл бұрын
Gonna do more film stuff, yep
@DocBlob6 жыл бұрын
Kai W Yessssss, always thought the best pictures you took in videos were on film, especially the XPan video
@juggaajerry6 жыл бұрын
AnalRev*
@lukavandeberg54156 жыл бұрын
Kai W would really love that !
@Kyuri856 жыл бұрын
Been waiting over a year for more of The F Word. Chop chop Kai.
@rjderama6 жыл бұрын
Where’s the Canon strap, Kai?
@CShivery4 жыл бұрын
I just bought the 105mm f/1.4. Such an amazing monster!
@vincentvergara27286 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
"Debated between crop sensors vs. full frame, mirrorless vs dslr, 4k vs. 1080p, autofocusing systems, etc." So what did you end up buying?
@vincentvergara2728 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@vincentvergara2728 Great choices. A lot of people still love their DSLRs. Thinking of getting a Fuji X-S20 as my first camera.
@vincentvergara2728 Жыл бұрын
@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@duncanwallace77606 жыл бұрын
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.
@mythdusterds6 жыл бұрын
I like the look of the 3rd to last lens. It looks Amazing visually.
@C5drummer6 жыл бұрын
Exceptionally done, as always, Kai...
@MrCp147116 жыл бұрын
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.
@Olafleflibustier9 ай бұрын
I have a 400mm 2.8 and a 200mm f2, and a 50mm 1.4G, these are really excellent lenses :)
@dannypryordoyle27106 жыл бұрын
Absolutely epic! Thanks Kai! Come shoot in CA!
@troyhowling24976 жыл бұрын
Bicester heritage?? Nikon and Amy Shore day?? Looks mega!! That 58mm!! And 85!!!
@PSA77886 жыл бұрын
"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.)
@tubbymint6 жыл бұрын
Kai, nikon glass, and air force 1. Brilliant!
@pasty_film_journey6 жыл бұрын
Kai is wearing GLOVES?! In May?... I don't even live in the UK and I miss Hong Kong
@DarthAndre246 жыл бұрын
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_6 жыл бұрын
drooling for the 85mm
@xWood40006 жыл бұрын
A video on DX would also be nice but of course the quality isn't as good.
@vicibox6 жыл бұрын
Why isnt it? What is wrong with the D500? Pretty much a staple of sports protogs now hmmmmm
@xWood40006 жыл бұрын
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.
@icebreakertech6 жыл бұрын
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.)
@anson49246 жыл бұрын
I switch from a full frame D700 to a D500 for the speed, focusing speed and low light performance
@vicibox6 жыл бұрын
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
@youngalwyn11246 жыл бұрын
Kai, I think that the 'P' in 'PF' stands for "Phase". So the full acronym represents 'Phase Fresnel'.
@SarveshParakh5 жыл бұрын
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.
@darrelwillman31586 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kai. Love the Nikon stuff :)
@michaelwas76865 жыл бұрын
This is one of your best videos why are the views so low😠😤😤
@Simon_PieMan5 жыл бұрын
Those cars are gorgeous. Nice lenses too.
@studioviper30166 жыл бұрын
Whoever is your camera man needs to remember to give the lens a bit of a wipe between shots :)
@llamatorials33246 жыл бұрын
Macro shot of the wheels - SPOKEH!
@akmmonirulislam39612 жыл бұрын
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-om2wq5 ай бұрын
Summer 2024 and my brand new D780 just arrived 😊
@FGKaye5 жыл бұрын
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 !
@Cwyeung09126 жыл бұрын
This episode is a true Top Gear show~
@cristian_c6 жыл бұрын
Amazing to see those great shots.
@dangernba6 жыл бұрын
Great, Kai! Very nice machines and lenses.
@bikecommuter246 жыл бұрын
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.
@ruff1draft4 жыл бұрын
I really liked this video. Nikon do really have great lenses. The 85mm and the 58mm took my interest.
@KevinLin1456 жыл бұрын
Got all the lens right beside the 180-400, I thought the 200mm f2 would score on this list
@Stefan1968ful6 жыл бұрын
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
@JazibAnsar6 жыл бұрын
Love the way you explain things 👍🏻👍🏻
@deliamiu74552 жыл бұрын
Hi Kai, love ur videos...why not try the oldie but goodie nikkor 80-200 f2.8 ED? 😅
@Pancakkhandha6 жыл бұрын
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!
@ChimaChindaDev6 жыл бұрын
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.
@spoolindsm1276 жыл бұрын
For the first time Kai's images look good
@mythdusterds6 жыл бұрын
That last lens was impressive how quickly you could auto focus.
@matthewkeisling27764 жыл бұрын
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_Ngo6 жыл бұрын
Kai whips out his 70-200mm and gets right into the cars like no one's buiesness
@jeffford17716 жыл бұрын
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.
@FGKaye5 жыл бұрын
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.
@FGKaye5 жыл бұрын
CORRECTION 180mm - 400mm f4.0 LENS.
@daviddowling98306 жыл бұрын
Kai,where did you find the Nikon raincoat,please need to know.? Thanks for your blogs most enjoyable.
@MrJay6315 жыл бұрын
Kai, what’s the glove you’re wearing ? Better for grip ? Or did you just have a cold right hand ? 🖐🏻
@shauncaulfield55316 жыл бұрын
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
@IMPRESSIONSLASVEGAS6 жыл бұрын
LOVE to see that they have a HONDA in the collection!
@icehouseimages86876 жыл бұрын
Love the bag Kai. Who makes it?
@jpdj27156 жыл бұрын
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.
@valderomatadoro15775 жыл бұрын
You are a hell of a strong little man Kai,if can hold 180-400 with one hand .
@NeerazMeche5 жыл бұрын
Why there is not wide angle lens in list like 24-70,14-24,16-35,prime 24 etc...
@torejohs6 жыл бұрын
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.
@sylvainpaquette61326 жыл бұрын
Almost no rain and you need to bag your camera ? is Nikon weather sealing that bad ?
@archstanton43266 жыл бұрын
What kind of strap is on your Nikon?
@PatrickHener6 жыл бұрын
I want to know that, too.
@christianklein12346 жыл бұрын
How about that start model?
@jeevahacoelho65566 жыл бұрын
The brother laughs in the bg at the HRI joke lmao 3:06
@ruiner1016 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to watch a Boke Bros video!
@Vincent112june6 жыл бұрын
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.
@tonyjames54446 жыл бұрын
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.
Now that you mention Pentax. I'd like to see a good review of the Pentax KP.
@marvamaretto6 жыл бұрын
@kai what are those gloves that you have... I see you with them all the time.
@stubones6 жыл бұрын
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!
@agambhasin6 жыл бұрын
Hey Kai!!! Please please please please do a video on best lenses for nikon dx cameras, we so need it!
@amt11646 жыл бұрын
Kai is your shoulder bag the limited edition Billingham Hadley Pro Camouflage or just just a different manufacturer.
@johnwaters45666 жыл бұрын
Awsome. You are hilarious. I don't even kneekon camera, but I watch anyway
@rgav3886 жыл бұрын
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
@zackchoy19696 жыл бұрын
Great video! I would disagree with the 105mm f/1,4E though.
@enriquelopezbarreto29886 жыл бұрын
Por favor un video para lentes DX , please a video for DX lenses, saludos desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
@rebeccawarren29766 жыл бұрын
1.4/105 is a real diamond!
@markrigg66235 жыл бұрын
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.
@amt11646 жыл бұрын
Kai whats the name of the North Face jacket you are wearing. Cant see the jacket on the North Face website.
@Shadowboost6 жыл бұрын
Those are some insane cars they had for you to shoot