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Tim Altonen · September 6th, 2008, 10:29 AM

I am looking for an affordable 50mm lens for my Canon XH-A1/ LEX (nikon mount)combo and I came across some Nikon E-series lenses. Has anyone had experience with these lenses? Are they really inferior to other lenses? Thanks.

Chris Barcellos · September 6th, 2008, 10:36 AM

I bought the 100mm Series E on recommendation of Steven Dempsey, and it is a great medium telephoto, and close up lens. Great prices and Also very light. I have not used any others.

Steve Phillipps · September 6th, 2008, 10:43 AM

The Nikon E series were made to be a budget line-up but most had a very good reputation. Having said that the price of Nikon MF lenses is relatively low these days, and especially something like a 50mm should be pretty cheap. The 50mm f1.8 is said to be one of the great all-time Nikons.
Steve

James Hooey · September 6th, 2008, 12:44 PM

I use a 50mm 1.8f ESeries as well as a 135mm 2.8f ESeries and they work just fine. In contrast I also have a 28mm 3.5 Nikkor which although slow for adapter work also works well.

The only main differences I find is the weight of the ESeries are lighter (not a bad thing) which also suggests slightly less rugged, and that the aperture ring has a slightly plastic feel and less positive click to each fstop.

In terms of quality of the video I find no discernable differences either in sharpness or in WB of the lenses.

Tim Altonen · September 14th, 2008, 05:19 PM

Thanks, I just bought a Nikon 50mm f1.8 e-series, a 28mm f2.8 e-series, and a 70-210mm f4 Zoom e-series. The 50mm works great, but I haven't got the other two yet. The best thing is that all three lenses cost me less then $130. Thanks again.

September 6th, 2008, 10:29 AM	#1
Tim Altonen Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 29	Nikon E-series w/ Letus? I am looking for an affordable 50mm lens for my Canon XH-A1/ LEX (nikon mount)combo and I came across some Nikon E-series lenses. Has anyone had experience with these lenses? Are they really inferior to other lenses? Thanks.

September 6th, 2008, 10:36 AM	#2
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I bought the 100mm Series E on recommendation of Steven Dempsey, and it is a great medium telephoto, and close up lens. Great prices and Also very light. I have not used any others. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

September 6th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#4
James Hooey Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bruce Pennisula, Canada Posts: 316	I use a 50mm 1.8f ESeries as well as a 135mm 2.8f ESeries and they work just fine. In contrast I also have a 28mm 3.5 Nikkor which although slow for adapter work also works well. The only main differences I find is the weight of the ESeries are lighter (not a bad thing) which also suggests slightly less rugged, and that the aperture ring has a slightly plastic feel and less positive click to each fstop. In terms of quality of the video I find no discernable differences either in sharpness or in WB of the lenses. __________________ For Stock Footage http://www.revostock.com/ViewProfile.html?&ID=4811 My Website http://www.soundprostudios.com

September 6th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#3
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	The Nikon E series were made to be a budget line-up but most had a very good reputation. Having said that the price of Nikon MF lenses is relatively low these days, and especially something like a 50mm should be pretty cheap. The 50mm f1.8 is said to be one of the great all-time Nikons. Steve

September 14th, 2008, 05:19 PM	#5
Tim Altonen Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 29	Thanks, I just bought a Nikon 50mm f1.8 e-series, a 28mm f2.8 e-series, and a 70-210mm f4 Zoom e-series. The 50mm works great, but I haven't got the other two yet. The best thing is that all three lenses cost me less then $130. Thanks again.