Is the nikon af s 28mm f 1 4e ed good for video?

Short answer: it can work, but it isn't a vlogging lens. It's a 28mm f/1.4 prime with no stabilisation of its own, and autofocus is listed as yes. The video guide suggests a wide view, around 16-20mm full-frame equivalent, for arm's-length shooting, so 28mm is a bit tight for that. It's better for tripod shots, interviews or walk-and-talk footage.

On a full-frame body like the Nikon D750, Nikon D780 or Nikon D850, it frames as a true 28mm. On the APS-C bodies it fits, it frames more like 42mm, which is too narrow for most video. Whatever you shoot with, budget for sound too. Bad audio ruins more videos than soft focus.

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