Nikon F5

Jason reviews the beast.
Cameras in video:
Nikon F5
Video recorded on my phone, and Sony a7rii.
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[@jorispelder8333]

this camera looks more like a digital camera than my digital camera

[@gateway833]

So either you got an Olympus or Fuji cam?

[@japancamerahunter]

The modern Nikon digital cameras frames were based on the frame of the F5 as it had suitable space inside. A very cool camera.

[@matteodami4184]

I have a Nikon F606 (A6006 in USA) and when i buoght my Nikon D7100 everything was at the right place. Just in one day i have found the right way to use it

[@dirkbalzuweit7272]

...and will do better as your digital camera! ( you can`t edit the look of your digital pics like film looks :-) )

[@kiwipics]

Just like the Canon EOS1 range ...

[@nerfherder183]

Thanks for making this vid. I've had my F5 for 19 years and still love shooting with it. Best feature: it makes a great self-defense club if you're shooting in a sketchy area!

[@VoidShepherd]

So does my Trusty D3 :P

[@TommeyF]

Or use a D6 with a 800 f5.6 and a 2x extended and then you’ll have your very own: NIKON SWORD

[@finkerr6077]

I had a friend who was renting an f5 In 1999 in New York and get robbed at knife point in Central Park, she was a poor student and couldn't afford to get robbed so she literally smacked the guy round the head with her f5

[@tomstaunton1804]

I love the cameras from the end of the film era. There's just something about a modern, sharp lens on a film body

[@pilsplease7561]

The film era is coming back with companies manufacturing new film cameras as of 2020

[@TryinaD]

Same, I love just how good it looks

[@atruceforbruce5388]

The F6 looks like the same after thought sony had making a Sony Walkman cd player in 2024.

[@JayTsTech]

thank god you can make this thing heavier

[@grainydaysss]

Yea man I was legit worried

[@omphilemakiri9655]

Haha.

[@Just_Manny305]

Lol never understood Nikon fans obsession with obnoxiously large gear

[@mastaw]

@@Just_Manny305 everything has its place, advantages and disadvantages.

[@zx7-rr486]

I bought an F5 about 6 months ago. It's one of the most rugged 35mm cameras I've ever held. It's a beast. It's like a piece of military kit you could utterly depend on in battle .. to take, like, battle pictures, or something ....

[@filmbyhari]

The autofocus is insanely fast (faster than my 2017 mirrorless) on this camera especially considering its age.

[@maticritonja9446]

Any experience with G lenses (sigma art lenses) ?

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

@@maticritonja9446 With F-mount autofocus lenses, I'm pretty certain Sigma had to reverse engineer the lens side of the AF interface and algorithm, Nikon did not give Sigma the specs. When Sigma introduced the Art/Sport/Contemporary series, they also offered a USB dock so the firmware in the lens could be upgraded. The first of these lenses was released in Spring 2012, around the same time as the Nikon D800. With subsequent cameras, like the D850, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art lens probably got a firmware upgrade to with with the AF in the D850. They probably did not put in the same effort to work with the F5, which had been discontinued in 2004. Nikon, on the other hand, knows the interface for each of their cameras, so all the G-type lenses will work with the F5. For their last few F-mount lenses, Nikon switched from G-type to E-type, and unfortunately those will not work with the F5. These include the Nikon 700-200mm f/2.8E FL, 105mm f/1.4E, 28mm f/1.4E, and 500mm f/5.6E PF, some spectacular lenses.

[@BillPutnamPhoto]

I used a Nikon F5 during my first trip to Afghanistan. It was heavy. It was a beast. I loved it.

[@frenchfriesG]

went to Afghanistan with a melee weapon

[@vladislavbulgaru8400]

i dont knkw about you but i went to Afghanistan with a FN SCAR-H

[@caleidoo]

And how was your F5?

[@BillPutnamPhoto]

@@caleidoo I loved it. Slapped a 50 f1.8 and went to down with K64 and some Tri-X.

[@honzi7363]

5:30 epstein didn' kill himself i love your meme personality Jason

[@pocholo151299]

I spent 5min doing at x0'25 the same second and wasn't able to see it. Thanks you a lot

[@esnide22]

@@pocholo151299 yo if you pause and press the , and . buttons on your keyboard you can move frame by frame

[@thumperjdm]

@@esnide22 Thanx for the tip! Never knew that feature. 👍

[@ferencbodor]

*Jason uploads new video* me: yay, no winter depression for 15min

[@ndunlimited]

gosh I was thinking the same thing lol.

[@emeraldsquare]

én is :D

[@tweed0929]

Got mine F5 last week. Love it. It focuses faster with 24-70 mm f/2.8G, 28-70 mm f/3.5-4.5 and 300 mm f/2.8G than my D750 and D810. For a person that likes film, F5 is a real bargain these days. I've bought mine in pristine condition for just $320. People don't like F5 for its size and weight, but it's a great camera. Believe or not, it's built better than a D4.

[@milesian1]

I’m super intrigued by your comment on build quality, as I especially love my D4S.

[@Ulrich.Bierwisch]

3D-Color-Matrix-Metering: 3D: Since the F90 (I still have one), the lens transfers the distance into the processor and this is taken into account for the exposure (very important for the flash). Color: For the first time, the light measurement in the camera was done for the different colors separately. The brightness of a blue sky is different from the brightness of green grass or skin color. Matrix: Is what all newer cameras are doing. Instead of 5, 8 or 16 areas, the F5 had 1000 to build the matrix. The brightness of different parts in the picture are weighted differently. A bright sky, a dark foreground, the main subject in the center and the color is used to get the perfect exposure for landscapes, portraits, rooms with windows, sunset, night and so on.

[@1911geek]

All go out the window when you shoot TTL or automatic flash at night over exposed by +2 a common issues. Try manual flash 1/4 power 20 feet F5.6 ASA film

[@jb-xc4oh]

The second best metering system ever put in a camera but still on par with the F6. The color temperature metering nails exposure perfectly and produces the best exposed transparencies regardless of scene brightness. In fact I use my F5 as an exposure meter when I am shooting with my large format cameras ( 4x5 and 8x10 ) outdoors.

[@JfhuTheJedi]

11:34 That yellow sign is where you're suppose to deposit your film after taking that shot. edit: cool video tho.

[@frenchfriesG]

9:26 here's the darkroom to develop all the film (also in yellow)

[@brandonleclaire2008]

Jose Hernandez is-was my roommate... and my forever friend Hi Jose

[@JfhuTheJedi]

@@brandonleclaire2008 we broke up years ago.... pls dont do this....

[@calicowo]

can't believe i was just binging all of your videos this morning and now im blessed with a new upload

[@miloa.2684]

I’ve been shooting with my F5 for almost a year and it is one of the best cameras I’ve ever used I love it

[@alexandermeisel4585]

You’re the best dude. Just recently got a Nikon F4s for free, had to repair it a little since the batteries leaked tho. Such a beast, im so happy with it. All the noises it makes and just how serious it looks is so nice. Great video as always, keep going man!

[@obsidian00]

I am staring down a listing for a F5 in mint condition for $500 and here I am trying to convince myself that I don’t need another camera…I don’t need another camera 😩😩😩

[@96BassHead]

Just do it. - Shia Lebouf

[@gottanikoncamera]

Great review. I love my F5-it’s what I shoot when I absolutely positively have to get the picture. That said, I prefer my F4 because of its analog controls and ability to work with pretty much all Nikon glass (the F5 can’t mount pre-AI glass w/o modification to the lens mounts). And its focus motor is so powerful when you have a large 2.8 pro zoom mounted, it will torque steer the camera as it focuses. lol Keep up the good work.

[@grainydaysss]

Good to know, thanks for clarifying!

[@taylorsmith2258]

Also love and prefer my F4. The mb-20 slims it down a fair amount, but is expensive to find one in good shape.

[@gottanikoncamera]

Taylor: I have an MB20 but prefer the 21 because it provides a deeper grip. The F4 is so heavy and long and slippery it gets tiring holding it (unlike the F5 which is also heavy but better proportioned). I’m going to have to try cutting and glueing gun grip tape like a lot of F4 shooters do... But it’s nice having both grips to choose from.

[@alexandermeisel4585]

I love my f4 and in my opinion, what makes it so perfect, is that it brings the best of both worlds: it feels like an analog camera, very tactile. I love the process of shooting this camera. But on the other hand it also has many features that remind me of digital cameras for example exposure bracketing. Also it looks soooo professional..

[@gottanikoncamera]

@@alexandermeisel4585 We may need to send him an F4 to use and review. :-)

[@jagerbolt90]

Hi. F5 shooter here. I'm super sorry to hear the F5 didn't work out for you as well as it has been for me! I would sell my soul to be able to go back and time and get one of these babies brand new out of the box, but I was able to find one that that has *knock on wood* not had any real issues to date. Either way, I hope that one day, you decide to give the F5 another chance, because it truly is a fantastic camera worthy of every bit of praise it's ever gotten! I get the hub-bub about it being heavy, though. My gym membership really comes in handy for that, but I definitely see how the weight may be a turn off for some! Either way, love your stuff, Jason, and hope you're having a good new year so far!

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

Many photographers from today might have some trouble understanding the Nikon cameras of the 1980-90s, the autofocus SLRs. That's fine with me, it means that a used F5 is quite affordable, even as mechanical film cameras have a resurgence [M6, AE1, FM2, K1000, ...]

[@aristoioannidis7490]

Top of the list! Outstanding stuff. Your Cinestill images are sublime.

[@kebab_boi]

You do be vibin doe ngl 😳

[@kebab_boi]

This Jason guy seems really chill. He's just vibin 😳

[@alexandermeisel4585]

he do be vibin!

[@kebab_boi]

@@alexandermeisel4585 yo but do you think he's onto us? 😳😳😳

[@Dunsgroveau]

He kinda fresh doe

[@kebab_boi]

Yeah he's just chilling dw 😳

[@NoLieIm51]

I always rewatch your videos just to see your shots and listen to that silky smooth voice. Keep up the good work

[@conrailwitty]

Great video as usual. So glad I discovered your channel. I've had a love affair with the F5 since it came out in '96. I used to borrow the demo model from the camera store I worked at back then. It truly is a brick. I could never afford one until about 3 years ago when I managed to get one for about $250 from Japan. It's pristine, as is the manual which is completely in Japanese. The AF is fantastic. I'm sorry that yours was not functioning.

[@TheOnlyPrashant]

Your videos are so chill, I forget everything while I'm watching your video, I feel happy

[@scriptosaurusrex]

g-mount doesn't exist. It's the f-mount, but the lens TYPE is G. But aye, it takes a hell of a lot of different types of lenses.

[@messiprosoccer21356]

Bro every single time I look up a camera review, you have already used it 😂 the absolute GOAT

[@neilhemmerly2613]

ur jokes hit just as much as they miss, it really makes for a more balanced viewing experience than I've ever felt before

[@fatwoul]

3m16s - The button next to the winder isn't the release for the door lock. You don't need to push it for that. It's the lock for the film advance mode selector.

[@garyrielly1955]

Well after 6 months of owning my Nikon F5 what can I say. I had only had only run 1 film through the F5 up until last Saturday. I was the main photographer for my nephew’s wedding and I was extremely impressed with the F5’s performance and the camera’s ability to focus and lock on the subjects wth comparative ease. I think that the F5 is quicker than my D300 in focusing. I used my new Nikon AF-S 85mm f1.8G Lens. So thanks for helping me choose the F5 as my go to film camera as your video helped a great deal.

[@NoobPwnzor147]

I live in Ventura so it’s really cool to see some landmarks and small things being portrayed through film from here! Also really think the camera is cool, it might be something I consider as a later-on film camera once I’m more familiar in the craft. Good video!

[@dirkbalzuweit7272]

PLEASE!!!! The beat in background from beginning of the clip!What a hot beat from whome? Makes me so, so happy and wants to listen at 110 db on my car hifi system! He,he))))! Saved a second F5 for the future! I shot some film HP5 Plus in St.Petersburg, Russia at -15 degrees without any problems! Best camera ever made! The reason I saved a third model of F5!

[@AndrewPowerTower]

I love my Nikon F4, and I'm tempted to pick up an F5. I don't know what I could do with two bricks that I can't do with one brick but...

[@michaelhall3718]

I have the F100, which is like the F5 and I love it so much.

[@MOTOBLADE]

I’m so excited for mine to arrive. Just ordered one in Mint condition from Japan. This video was full of great info and very helpful. Thanks a ton dude!

[@garyrielly1955]

Well I finally got my Nikon F5 from Japan after looking online for over 4 months. The F5 is a mint camera that came with it’s proper box, white F5 body cap, and F5 instruction manual (jp). I have been playing around with my Nikon F5 all weekend and I have to say that it is one very good camera.

[@Aravzil]

So, two months later. Your thoughts ? :)

[@pioni2]

I've fixed a slipping dial like that on my Leica M9 with a tiny amount of Kontakt PRF 6-68. It's an oilless spray meant for cleaning oxidized or just dirty contacts.

[@jamesr.9239]

I currently own a "brick" as well as an F4 and an F6 and it was a marvelous piece of machinery in its day though to some not worth the extra weight over the F4. Back in the early days of digital , a lot of us kept shooting film noticing the steady disappearance of film processing vendors until there were very few. So , we finally got on the digital bandwagon and well , here we are , full digital but still hanging on to the relics of the film age over nostalgia, and the fact that we still admire a fine piece of machinery.

[@greatlightsvideography3175]

Wow. memories. Thanks for the fun review. It really reminds me of my old life with that camera.

[@bobca2]

I so love my F5...bought when I lived in Hong Kong...replaced my F4...used with my 80-200 f 2.8...best 35 mm camera ever.

[@TXLorenzo]

With my F5 and a 80-200 2,8 lens, there's not much you can't do. It is a great combo.

[@ralphcedricbasco278]

Best timing ever! Just got mine 3 days ago and I immediately shot 3 rolls the first day! It's so easy to burn rolls with the f5

[@stevedobbs9427]

Recently got a Nikon D3s (2009 model). Digital version of your F5. So many things relatable. Except 9fps is usable! Colours seem better than newer cameras. Not film I know, but still insanely enjoyable to use.

[@milesian1]

The D3S is a fabulous camera. Mine has over 350K clicks and is still going strong.

[@craigfouche]

Nice review, thanks for that. I have 3 F5's and was able to get the MF-28 backs from Japan for mine. Prefer and use this body more than my F6.

[@jasonkroening]

Half way through I was on ebay and shortly after it was done I had bought an F5...I hate you. - A fellow Jason

[@sebasmora]

Such an informative video, great as always. Keep it up my G!

[@SamuelElkinsPhoto]

Silverlake? Beautiful shots

[@grainydaysss]

Yessir

[@_joka9]

5:30 I totally agree 😂 and damn.. you just made me love a camera that i ddnt care about before, i gotta compare it to the F6..

[@julien2075]

I litteraly just bought one. Can`t wait to use that brick in the studio! Also, great video sir

[@nicholaseverett2391]

"shutter speeds on this dense piece of mass..." lol - your humor is highly underrated. Thank You.

[@jleite5136]

I love this camera. The only downside relies on the fact the focus brackets lights up in dark black, like a bold text font, which makes them extremely hard to be seen in low light, despite the focus area indicators. Nonetheless, it's super reliable, weather sealed, highly accurate meter, can shoot flash at 1/300th in high-speed sync mode (set in custom function no. 20). It also allows you to change viewfinders and focusing screens. A truly terrific camera.

[@findlaymelissa]

Another great review. I’ve recently been using my canon eos 3 which is a bit futuristic with its eye-controlled focus. But unlike the Nikon, the eos 3 is like someone slamming the door in my face every time I press the shutter. It can be heard a mile away 😆

[@photog1529]

Nice. I picked up a Nikon F3 just about a month ago...I'm lovin' it. Torn between my Canon F1 and the Nikon, tho.

[@secarr09]

I love my F5! Auto focus is fast and she's in mint condition. I purchased it from Japan and I have a D3s, D700, D850 and F2s and F3hp. My F5 is still my favorite along with the D850.

[@paulonunofilm]

Eipsten what? 5:30

[@mananmrig9271]

I think it said Epstein didn't kill himself

[@kebab_boi]

It says that "EPSTEIN DIDN'T KILL HIMSELF"

[@Tbonyandsteak]

@@kebab_boi you mean he killed him self?

[@jinmaikeul]

"G Lenses" are just a type of F-Mount lens...

[@leksasdf]

Came here looking for this comment, the sigma is also not really a G lens, it's just a nikkor branding.

[@GaetanCormier]

Ohhhhh your video comes up just when I'm about to make the move on one! :D The itch is strong!

[@whowho8470]

Shooting modern lenses on these 90's SLRs is great. I have the Canon ELAN 7NE and love it with my EF mount lenses. Even the Image Stabilization works!

[@mmatiasautio]

I'm really tempted to try this beast! Currenty shooting the original F, which I just love.

[@revaaron]

I just went for a walk with mine. Came back to this. The F5 is amazing, but it eats batteries like a monster. I mostly shoot velvia 50 on it.

[@pauljenkin297]

I had an F5 for many years. Awesome piece of kit. Suggest you get another, correctly functioning model, as aside from the heft, it's the perfect 35mm film camera, IMO.

[@joey.leblanc]

I love my F5! I had the same issue with the shutter speed and aperture dials, the easiest fix is to spray lighter fluid into where the dials are and rotate them for a couple of minutes each. Helps with the oxidization of the solder points. Worked fine for my F5 and an older DSLR I have, no issues since! I can't comment on your autofocus issue though, as mine works perfectly and focuses faster than any of my modern digital gear.

[@garyrielly1955]

Great video Jason and you did take some great photos. I was looking at getting a F4S but after watching a number of videos on the F5, I have decided that the F5 is the bees knees go to camera to work alongside my Nikon D300, and my Nikon F60D Panorama that is a great little easy camera to use. I have got a Nikon F80 but it has a broken film door latch so I do not use it. I am still looking for a replacement film door for it Jason on your autofocusing issue it might be the third party Sigma lens you are using, try using a Nikon Brand lens and see if the issue persists......just an idea!

[@bille7585]

Nice! I have one too! (an F5). I haven't used it since Feb 2020 though. Great shots on Main St/Thompson 👍

[@metalfingersfilm]

Great video as always, Jason!

[@grainydaysss]

Cheers my dude

[@mrmotomoto]

Like you, I loved the photos I got from my brick. The metering and focus was the absolute best you’ll get on a film camera but I parted with it about a decade ago because it was just too big and heavy. Still look fondly at the pictures it took, they’re on my wall, and here I am watching videos to remind myself of the good moments we had :,( haha

[@shootretro8121]

My next purchase. I am beyond excited to try it out.

[@louontube]

My second favorite installment. Gracias, Señor.

[@kyroschannel]

I remember this camera was so expensive back in the days. Eventually i got a Nikon F70 film camera , i think in 1998. Still works perfectly

[@DrRicharddym]

My F5 was doing that erratic F and S wheel thing. A little spray with air sensor cleaner and roll em round a few times.. done. They work optically and get dirty inside.

[@Reason-fg4ik]

I have 2 F5 bodies (1 b&w, 1 color) when I go shooting. I bought all, except my 200-500, lenses (D and G series) for these bodies. When I went to digital all my lenses worked on my D810. Nice video!

[@helgebrekke]

Nice review. Love the 8fps function. I have a Canon EOS1N with 6fps, great for when you just have too many rolls and need to spend all your money in as few seconds as possible. Have you checked out the F100 in comparison to the F5?

[@wut2339]

F mount and D / G lens to be clear

[@madsmeierjger9558]

Very reliable piece of kit - also for building your biceps. The matrix meter is extremely good for slide film, and way better than the older Nikons. My only gripe is that, unlike in the F100, the selected autofocus point doesn't light up.

[@jcalmadrones1451]

Great upload once again.. I have to call you on that G-mount though... Nikon, up until recently, have only one lens mount: F-mount. "G-mount" lenses you mentioned are the gelded, no-aperture-ring lenses

[@robertzhu]

I think your command dial issue may most likely be water/moisture exposure and it happens on all Nikon cameras with command dials post-F4 (even digital). The contacts corrode and will sometimes skip or register the wrong spin direction. A bit of patience, a screwdriver, and a spray of contact cleaner will do the trick. I've had this happen on my F80 and D700.

[@Cotictimmy]

It's so similar to my D3/S/X bodies that even I could work out how to use it (I don't delve too deep into the D3 series menus either.) Actually - I shot with an F100 for a while back in the early 2000's and I absolutely loved it. 😃

[@sjhstone]

Using a Minolta Maxxum 7. Modern functionalities on these SLRs make it a lot easier to get good shots using color reversal films. Using a Sigma 50 1.4 EX HSM lens on it won't make the whole kit bulky and heavy to hold. The guy who sold me the Sigma lens took a Zeiss 135 1.8 lens with him (which I couldn't afford) and tried it on my Maxxum 7. The whole set just gets ridiculously heavy. Love seeing your videos, love from China.

[@charlesp5419]

I love so much your videos ! A message from switzerland!

[@MichaelWellman1955]

I'm fortunate to own all 6 models of the F series. The F5 is without a doubt my favorite for many of the reasons you state. I've been a photographer for 48 years. I've never had a camera feel so good and natural in my hands but more importantly it performs so well. As for the disadvantages weight is probably the only one. The autofocus feature of the camera was good for it's time but is over 20 years old so don't expect to have 21st century autofocus on camera built in the 90's. That's your bad. As for the shutter speed dial issue that is not a flaw of the F5 but with your camera that is probably 20 years old. Its an easy fix or sell it and go it another one for $250.

[@Brokenrocktail]

Also the color metering system is on the F100 and F6 as well. Although the F100 is very limited and does not have 1005 elements

[@Alexander-ht3nb]

Love the work man keep it up :)

[@gilpineda]

what a great day for another grainydays video

[@Walaby50]

Best Review I have seen all year! :D What camera are u planning to get as a replacement?

[@rogerking7258]

I bought an F3 several years ago on Ebay for £190. It had been described as "in good condition", but I had to leave feedback saying it was misdescribed - in reality it was mint! Built like a tank and I always describe it as a digital camera that just happens to use film.

[@FabioRubini]

But did you scan the negatives on the Epson and then with NegativeLab like in your medium format workflow or did you use a DSLR or Lab? My scans with the Epson doesn’t look that sharp :/

[@justing7631]

I just bought this camera and I can't stop shooting it. When I'm not shooting on it I just cradle it on my lap while I sit at my desk. It just has an "it" factor. And it doesn't just take all my modern lenses that were born long after it, but it usually autofocuses them faster than my D850. Speaking of the 850, I'm pair-bonded with that camera and so when I picked up this absolute prototype to the modern DSLR, it was a seamless transition. Everything is right where I expect it to be. Took me literally 5-10 minutes of examining the functions and I was off to the races.

[@davidmullett2340]

thanks to watching your channel i've finally gotten off my lazy ass and bought some film for my canon EOS 630. I'm still learning how to use it and such but its been fun so far.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Very timely I am thinking about picking up a good F5 and then a new Nikon 200-500mm for wildlife.

[@russellvk]

Just bought an F5. Watching this on loop until it arrives.

[@Juwellz18]

I really enjoy shooting with my F5. Now I want to get my hands on a F4 because I love the look of that camera and the analog dials.

[@DS-rs4xn]

The F4 is just pure sex. I got one for my birthday.

[@tomhughes5123]

it was something to behold ..even now it looks that good im buying one .. 😀. i still use a f3HP for film .. should own this beast by the end of the month thanks for getting my spending juices flowing ... what lens have you on that

[@edgenesis6484]

Your humor gets me everytime man 😂

[@alessioferreri]

I love your videos! What Sigma Art lens is? Thank you very much, keep it up! F5 seems really impressive and the sample shots were really cool. Nice!

[@vicky197805]

The best part of your video was when your wife interrupted" did you say something honey" just love it man just love it😂😅

[@sleeplessgiant7407]

Hey ! This has really made me want to play around with my dad's old film camera. Could you tell me what film you used? Thanks

[@pabqu.]

my grainy day just became more grainy thanks to you

[@peppercock]

Im also experiencing the shutter speed problem. Never noticed it before.

[@akis.tsirogiannis]

Thanks for NOT using Portra! :D Finally someone who thinks independendly :) Loving your humor. the images are amazing! Make me want to travel again...I will book now :)

[@ronhipwell5543]

I was curious what film he was using as it’s not mentioned, but then it looks like a roll of Portra 400 that he’s loading into it. Whatever he used, I like it!

[@jimitav]

Nice video on the F5. Love the humour. Small correction: there is no such thing as a "Nikon G-mount". All Nikon SLRs and DSLRs have been using the F-mount from 1959 to this day. Nikon G lenses are a specific (newer generation) type of lenses (like Pre-Ai, Ai, Ai-S, AF, AF-D, AF-S and G).

[@john_murch]

Interesting review of the F5. I will stick with my Contax RTS III (paired with Carl Zeiss lenses) , this thing is a beautiful beast! It was used by a few pro photographers back in the day, more niche market than Nikon and Canon. Not better or worse, just a smaller market, less popular brand...

[@julianr4780]

i like the Contax cameras a lot, owned a few and am still happy with the rtsiii :)

[@AngelGomez-wu6gz]

so did the lens come with the camera? If not, what are some good specific lens that you would recommend for the Nikon f-5

[@gustavzhu803]

Could you tell me where you bought these cameras?thanks 🙂