Thanks for that interesting video laced the occasional humour. I hadn't realized that 28mm was such a popular focal length historically speaking. I don't own any of the lenses that you reviewed but a do have a modern Canon RF 28mm F/2.8 pancake lens (which I use on the original EOS R5 which has IBIS). This lens is sharp, small, lightweight, and relatively inexpensive (compared to other RF lenses). It is truly a joy to use. In my view, 28mm is wide but not so wide so as to encounter issues with framing and distorted perspective.

you stepped up your production a notch.  that, and I do appreciate a good shootout!  tyvm!

Thank you - you have convinced me to break out the old canon 28 I recently inherited and start shooting it

Nicely done Karl, your production values have come on immensely!

Excellent content once again Karl, this guys a real pro! I prefer the Pentax also. Please keep them coming 😊

Thank you for a trip back through memory lane.
The 28mm was one of the first lenses I bought to complement my 50mm standard lens, then the 135mm telephoto lens, back in the early 1980s.
wanted a wider than 35mm focal length but couldn't afford a 24mm. Much later, I splashed out on a used 15mm Pentax lens, but that was, besides a few fun images, quite unusable for my skills back then, so it sat mostly unused.

I recently did a search for a good vintage 28mm lens when I found my Takumars weren't sharp enough at infinity. The best I found was the Pentax M 28mm f3.5. I also bought a Minolta 28mm f2.8 which is decent. Another 28 I have is the Macro-Revuenon 28mm f2.8 which perhaps rivals the Pentax for IQ and has the added advantage of close focusing at 7 and a half inches. The Macro-Revuenon was manufactured by Enna Munchen.

Fantastic shots and helpful comments as usual Thank you.

Got my like. Brutally honest tip. Best viewed at 1.3x speed

I just happened upon your videos and love the content. Thank you for sharing your point of view and your perspective.

Another gem of a video.  Wishing you success with your channel!

Thank you for the review! I have the Nikkor 28mm 2.8 ais and the Pentax Super Multi Coated Takumar 28mm 3.5 in m42 mount.

I was very lucky. The SMC Pentax-M 28mm 2.8 (earlier silver ring) that I got came in like new condition, still in the box! I love it!
Great Big 👍! This camera channel is informative, entertaining, and and does not take away from enjoying photography!! Too many "not so good" camera channels on YouTube that take the fun out of it. This one I like!! ✌️❤️

I do have a vintage 28, and it's nearly always in my bag when i'm using manual glass, but i never seem to reach for it.  I think i find it too sensible!  Cheers for the review.

Great video as always Karl.  Not a focal length I’ve shot much.  24mm and 35mm yes, but never saw the need for a 28mm.  Sacrilege I know 😂

I’d make a bee line for the Pentax m 28 2.8 too, chiefly because I have to, for my k-mount film camera. Good to know you rate it as a decent lens! I’ve heard the 3.5 version is sharper, but I’m guessing the difference on film is negligible, but it must be there, otherwise why make the 3.5 versions at all in the film era? No, I’ll get the 2.8 version for its slightly brighter viewfinder image and it’s easier focussing. Nice comparison video. I love 28mm. I’ve always considered it the “next one down” from a standard lens, and then 20mm for shots that positively yell “wide angle”.

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Thanks for the great video - unique and very helpful.  I just discovered your channel.  More videos like this, but at other focal lengths would be great. There is also a large community of people who like to adapt vintage lenses to Fujifilm's GFX system. If you are able to obtain one of those cameras and add it to your comparisons, it might help your channel grow even more.  Great work!

Thanks ..very interesting and informative

A 1974 Nikkor 28 would not be an Ai lens, that style of lens was first built in 1977. It would be a pre-Ai lens, and by it's look appears to be a "K"-series with a rubber focus ring.