Nikon Nikkor 43-86mm Auto-C Review

A very short demonstration of the Lens Flare and busy Bokeh of a classic Nikon lens, the 43-86mm f/3.5 Auto-C zoom lens (old version), once one of the most popular zoom lenses in the world. Shot in sub-freezing temps, so very shaky hand-held work to say the least. No color grading or effects were added - this is what the video looked like off the camera (shot in Landscape Mode, for no reason). All shot with the lens wide open at f/3.5 using a ND 0.9 filter and a CPL to keep the shutter speeds reasonable. This soft lens dampens the DSLR's crisp video while the high levels of CA and barrel distortion provide an authentic vintage feel - great for home movies. All the things that make this a much maligned photographic lens make it an appealing alternative for video with a smooth and unique look. CONS: Although its optical short-comings are numerous, I consider them a benefit. But some of its operational parameters are frustrating. 43-86mm is a useless zoom range - basically plan on using it like a short tele on a DX sensor or a "normal" on an FX. The f/3.5 min aperture is too slow for interior shooting with only practical lighting, unless you like a lot of noise. As mentioned,the lens is soft... so soft it is hard to focus through the view finder without "hunting" from back to front focus several times. Most frustrating of all though is the minimum focus distance of 1.2 meters (OUCH!). ...Not a problem for backyard shooting but for interior shots, it's a limitation. PROS: The ...

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