Nikon 24mm f/1.4 Hands-on Review

[@NCSTalkid]

just got one secondhand for 600 bucks. plan on use at my z50 with ftz2. along with z35/1.8 and milvus 50/1.4

[@TheWorstCSGOPlayer]

Good find! Looking for either the 1.4 or the 1.8 myself

[@LOSTTIMEBANDIT]

You are the Clarkson of the photog world my friend.

[@jlux4481]

half the cast of baywatch is made of plastic hahahahahah

[@Epoque99]

Hold on to your hats folks: Nikon have just released a VERY interesting new lens at a very nice price point, and lightweight too: the AF-S 20mm f/1.8G ED. 2 aspherical elements, 2 ED elements, nano coat, good price point too. Be interesting to see how that performs! Could potentially be ideal supplement to the 14-24 lens (or even alternative!)

[@shropshire21]

This lens is on my must own list.

[@izhwzkct]

This is one of the best lenses from Nikon. I love it and I'm very happy..

[@KandiKlover]

28 is better.

[@S.D1010]

i have the option to buy a used vivitar 24mm 1.8 lens used for a bit lens than 100 pounds , do you recommend ?

[@davidjewels]

Kai is THE MAN....!!!! Greatest and most entertaining videos ever!

[@Douken]

0:38 This scene feels like I'm watching Jeremy Clarkson. lol

[@GoPlayer1248]

@gilbertoagostinho does not matter D3 u can put it in ur swimmingpool and the lens i think in storm rain too

[@FinlandApollo]

@killa12222 But it doesn't mean that if it has got weathersealing that you can drop it to water. It's not water sealed.

[@cuckoo1371]

I would get the 24mm 1.4, you can always move forward to take a shot but sometimes you cant move back. in that case you will get more shots with the 24. im new to it all so correct me if im wrong

[@1337AsianProductions]

@MasteR024 You can always sell it. Glass retains its value. Although DX lenses are worth less than FX lenses and sometimes lose their value faster than FX lenses, you can still sell it for quite much. Try listing it on eBay or your local Craigslist. What's wrong with it? I've never owned this lens but I heard good things about it.

[@sacredgeometry]

Depends what you need. If you need a low light wide angle get the 24mm 1.4 or 28mm 1.8 if you need a super wide - wide angle then get the 14-24... (which doesn't take filters btw) They are both amazing lenses, you wont be let down with either. I personally would get the 1.4 because I try to only use f2 or below.

[@namero999]

Do you have an idea about how this lens performs against the Samyang/Rokinon 24mm f/1.4? I am interested only in OPTICAL comparison as for my purposes autofocus and other mechanical feats are not so important. The price delta is huge, and if optically they are comparable, I might go with the cheap version..

[@wupeide]

You guys have improved a lot since you started making videos.

[@TheGabesnell]

cant decide between this 24mm 1.4 lens or the 35mm 1.4... its gonna be the only lens ill be able to afford for a while so i wanna make it count. i love street shots. any ideas i should consider?

[@Epoque99]

The Rokkinon 24mm f/1.4 has a good reputation. It is especially popular with astrophotographers who,want a lens that keeps point light sharp out to the corners. Apparently this lens performs every bit as well as the Nikon on that front, although other things such as contrast, light fall off, bokeh and flare control are not nearly as good as this Nikon lens.

[@shropshire21]

Epoque99 What are your thoughts on the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art lens as an alternative to the Nikon 24mm f/1.4?

[@Epoque99]

I own the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art which is the best AF 35mm lens I have ever used, put it that way. I'd go so far as to say a masterpiece: I won a national Nikon competition taken on one. I have had a play with the 24mm, and it too seems excellent, very well made, lovely focus action, still has fluorite low dispersion and special low dispersion glass as the 35mm, and aspherical elements. I have heard excellent reports about it, and considering the price compared to the Nikon, it is a steal. So based on all that, I'd get one if I was in the market for one

[@shropshire21]

Epoque99 Thank you for your thoughts. I own the 35mm f/1.4 lens as well.

[@Epoque99]

I admit to having been eyeing up that lens, but haven't taken the plunge just yet mate. I'd like it though as all the reviews for it look very good indeed. Plus, don't want to spend £1400 on the Nikkor if there is an "as good" or "slightly better" lens at £700!

[@padlockd]

Would love to see you guys review the Rokinon/Samyang/Vivitar manual focus version of this!

[@rhedXd]

Kai please review the new Sigma 24mm 1.4 or maybe we could also make a comparison video or battle with this Nikkor lens feat Canon thank you.

[@cactus22minus1]

+rhedXd Sigma 24 art is an awesome lens! I absolutely love mine.

[@plus16hrs]

Kai... Is there going to be a new D700 and D90 replacement soon? You gotta know something :D

[@christiangracz5151]

This are reviews i loved in digitalrev please make reviews like this again

[@zeissOholic]

It's about time you started using the lens hood in your reviews.

[@fetzie]

@TheLee3000 Wrong. It comes with the HB-51 Lens Hood

[@hynee]

I think it's just the SWM that adds all the weight. I've never heard of ED or aspherical elements adding weight, and the nano coating weights just nanograms.

[@IsomJacobs]

I think I would want this for doing events in dark areas and wide performance area, what do you think?

[@geod3589]

This was one of my most favorite lenses.

[@CardboardStories]

@NLS87 Light fall off is also known is vignetting :) The dark corners in photos.

[@NAGULNR2]

@MVC7CVM A NIkon 24 with a x2 converter becomes basically a 50mm right?then why not just get the nikon 50mm 1.4 or if u are really serious about portait photography get the ultimate portrait lens the 85mm 1.4AF-S

[@robertokeywest]

a few things. first of all, i love this guy's videos. love the deadpan comedy. after watching this video several time and researching the hell out of it, i took the plunge and am LOVING this lens. by the way, who gives a shit if the shell is made of plastic? take a look at your camera. this lens oozes quality and it is super sharp. thanks for the vid, kai!

[@Shaker4x4]

Is a better choice over 28mm which is prone to lens flare day and night among other inadequacies that are quite bad. This 24mm is the perfect compliment to your 50mm 1.8G (1.4G not great value by image saturation/sharpness comparison) and beautiful 85mm 1.4G primes..

[@gabrielsayers360]

Shaker4x4 Hey, I know you commented on this quite a while ago but your comment caught my eye. I recently upgraded my D7k to a D810 and so am selling most of old lenses. I have a newfound interest in artistic architectural photography (like the work of Matthias Heiderich) and so am wondering what lenses to purchase. I'm leaning towards the prime route and considering keeping my 50mm 1.8G and purchasing this 24mm and the 85mm 1.4G. Any feedback would be much appreciated!

[@Epoque99]

Just as an addendum Jo Bloggs, you won't need an f/1.4 wide angle lens for the kind of work that Matthias does. This 24mm is really more for reportage, street, and documentary photography when you want shots with impact and isolated subjects / bokeh, etc. I would also argue that, at around £1400, it is nearly £400 more than you can obtain the 24-70 which has a 24mm end, and the 14-24 which is also a lot cheaper. Every seasoned Nikon professional has these two lenses in their bags, and successfully sell images of a high standing. I know Of National Geographic contributors who use either of these ad their primary lenses, and look at the work displayed in there. A 24-70 will take care of 95% of your needs most of the time, 50mm will enhance that as a combo. The 14-24 will take care of all your wide angle needs, and it is truly edge to edge sharp, doesn't suffer coma flair like the 24mm f/1.4 does (if you like shooting at night)... The only sacrifices are weight and bokeh, but, you'll save yourself around £400 with which you'll be able to buy a top notch flash or even vertical grip for your D810, or, a damned good tripod from Gitzo!

[@gabrielsayers360]

Epoque99 Thanks for the advice, that's really useful stuff!

[@Epoque99]

You're welcome mate, no worries. This lens here is a kind of "oh yes please, at some point" kind of lens (that's how I felt when I tried one out). But when you are moving straight from DX to FX, I'd definitely address the priorities first... Get your wide to short tele range sorted first and you won't be found wanting as this is a special purpose lens. You will (I guarantee) adore the 14-24 and 24-70: they are the reference lenses in the DSLR world at these focal lengths

[@gabrielsayers360]

Epoque99 Great thanks again!

[@steevyp]

Any 14-24mm 2.8 vs 24mm 1.4 videos?

[@LucienHughes]

Just thought I'd point out that it's not all him, it's the DigitalRevTV team!

[@wowcolors]

Is it ever not overcast in Hong Kong?

[@1337AsianProductions]

@DaMarcusLacy A 5D Mark II probably with a Canon 24-105 f/4 L

[@Random__Alex]

yaaaaaaaa new video i love it!!! can i add a link to your website on my blog? do you have a small Icon or something?

[@perfectfutures]

Looks like a fantastic lens, this, perfect IQ and a lovely bokeh. A plus is it's double-duty, 24mm on FX and a classic 35mm equivalent on DX. The only thing I'd wonder about is if at that price-range it isn't better to go for a Zeiss or Leica, if of course you can live without AF.

[@az9az9az9]

Hi Your reviews are really good. Plz make side by side review of new Nikon 35mm 1.4, Canon 35mm 1.4, Leica M 35mm 1.4, Zeiss ZM 35mm 2.0, Zeiss SLR 35mm 1.4, Voigtländer 35 mm 1.2 / 1.4 For rangefinder models plz show the look from viewfinder paired with different lense models on different cameras (ZI, M7 or MP or M9, R4A)

[@ericguangsu]

I would really want to see a canon 35mm L VS non-L, thank you!

[@koziat66]

What do you say compere between the lens Nikon AF-S 24mm f1.4G ED with Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 Which one you choose ?

[@jrlopez5942]

Artur Bardo 1.4 is FAR sharper...

[@rique83]

Did you find out the name of the song?

[@1337AsianProductions]

@MasteR024 The prime would be better but not if you need the ability to zoom out to 10mm.

[@hellohuy]

where was this at???

[@maurenhanachi4902]

Hy bro iis it betther than the 35 1.4 term of dynamic range sharpness skin tone bokeh (i'm a portrsit / street photographer )

[@GOZR]

I would love to see a Nikkor 14-24mm vs Nikkor 24mm 1.4G test Thx :)

[@IronAmethyst]

I love the light-falloff at 1,4))

[@CorpsicleBand]

@TheJoshWaters thats an infinity pool. its not near the ocean at all... just a pool

[@HesselFolkertsma]

@ErnieCosmo There's plenty of Leica, Hasselblad etc praise out there... even on this channel.

[@itsmeadrian1234]

the lens looks good btw. fits the cam nicely

[@zangounette]

does it work on nikon aps-c?

[@jacklimsws]

@Enfeeblement superb effect .

[@haza35]

keep up the great work!!

[@Alexandra-Rex]

I have the Pentax FA* 24mm f/2, and it's great, beautiful bokeh, and on APS-C it's quite nice even for portraits with nice blurry background :) Would have been nice with f/1.4 though. The Samyang seems nice :)

[@LucasWeitzendorf]

If you´re a professional and can afford it, you probably buy both. The zoom for everyday use and the prime for extreme low light situations. It doesn´t take much room in your bag and weight shouldn´t be an issue as well.

[@89god1]

Does the sun exist in HK?

[@NLS87]

What light fall off?

[@scottiemcgee3838]

Anybody know the Drum and bass song title at the beginning of the video?

[@angelisone]

I'll take the ATG Nikon 14-24mm/f2.0 over the regular f2.8 instead.

[@izored]

The plastic can be fantastic ! Punchline ! ;D

[@PhuLy8788]

only 2k for that nice little lens !

[@krishnadoshi7442]

amazing shots Kai!

[@amanullang]

can you do the Sigma review?

[@TheReconSquad]

Kai, you need to show us your personal gear!

[@bossm109r]

I think the 24mm Nikon is a great lens but think with the price of the 35mm f/1.8 is a better deal. I think the 85mm Nikon would be a great piece of glass. Getting it soon. BOKEH BABY.

[@Ensign_Cthulhu]

Okay, Pentax - now it's your turn. Come on, build it!

[@blizzbee]

This lens is good, REALLY GOOD 👍

[@wvu212]

@iveroon It's like ~$2200 online

[@GoPlayer1248]

and with D700 u can shot at rain too

[@emder1990]

5:43 wich song is this? I'm searching for it for a long time!

[@linusjcmlopez]

hope the dealers in manila have it soon:)

[@hippo71124]

@89god1 not really

[@Moglijungleman]

Nikon rules the world!

[@MonkeySpecs301]

sounds like at 4:08 kai almost forgets the line and hesitates saying "mushie"

[@Dankyjrthethird]

very little barrel distortion by the looks of it

[@killa12222]

@TheJoshWaters Weathersealing :)

[@aaronbpinto]

Which tripod are you using??

[@xplodr85]

24mm in title, instead of 28mm

[@aeaeeeaa]

@89god1 actually it does. look at 2:40 LOL!!

[@linusjcmlopez]

we should have compilation of terms inspired by kai, bokehlicious and nerdgasm. credit goes to the posters of these words of course:) nerdgasmic:)

[@adamsisler9687]

This lens is bomb

[@vivi005]

This lens is just too expensive for even my wildest dreams

[@shaneuk666]

Canon rules the world!

[@RealStealthyNinja]

@89god1 Yes, the sun comes from HK.

[@sosvocaloid]

Nikkor 28 1.4D REVIEW!!!

[@wrbwrxmax]

Complaining about price, and analyzing the bokeh, are totally missing the point of this lens. This is for the midnight street-level coverage of riots, twilight helicopter shots of Manhattan, rock concerts, stuff like that. The real market for this lens doesn't care about the price, because it'll pay for itself in a few months, and besides, it's way cheaper than the big telephotos they probably own, or the two D3s a year they have to buy because they wear them out.

[@Rusty_Gold85]

@MapleKaomiii I think the only place in the world that says Niiyy(grab crotch)-kon are the States .Dont waste your time.There dictionaries are full of words that have been butchered.Like wtf does "looking forward"mean?I know: "In the future". Another thing I like is Kai's Eye for opportunities.A twig,a bush,bit of framing,anti cola sign.

[@steevyp]

sexy lens but looks unbelievably sexy with the lens hood on!

[@beavertown2006]

Even the old guy is better than the new guy.

[@Vee1988]

We need a 24mm 1.4 Battle of the Bokeh!

[@zeissOholic]

@TheLee3000 You're showing your lack of knowledge about photography when you say such a stupid thing. This lens comes with a lens hood and you should always use one, not just because it protects the lens from frontal impact but because it helps to reduce flare. Why do you think Nikon and every other lens maker, for that matter, includes a lens hood with their lenses?

[@iveroon]

OMG DREAM LENS! isn't it 3000 dollars?

[@linusjcmlopez]

hopefully, the price in manila settles down to a more affordable level. right now it could be 100k in pesos:( but this a bokehlicious lens:)

[@rtyqwe]

nikon fan boy !

[@RealStealthyNinja]

@wrbwrxmax You mean "their employees buy" ;-)

[@brianl8843]

DRTV at its prime!

[@ManOfDeath567]

.... So what? Nowadays, plastic is a really capable hard material. Especially if made on a pro lens like this. Kit lenses use cheap plastic. Pro lenses use hard and durable plastic.

Nice look jajaja

[@yyyy2999]

dam i was hoping i could see a vid with no dislikes

[@nirvanajc6]

3:49 LOL

[@jyotisayami]

Hi there, have you heard about "Photo SFXart Tricks" (just google it)? There you will find a great free video demonstrating the right way to make fantastic pictures. This helped Daniel to create photographs that have that jaw-dropping-effect after you look at them. Perhaps it will help you as well.