Nikon Lenses Confusion?

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Hi, I am lil bit confused about some Nikon lenses.
I want some good lenses but in low cost for GH1.

1) If I want 28mm f2.8 lens, which lens should I buy?
If I get Sigma 17-55 f2.8 lens, do I get same depth that 28mm lens has?

2) Is it OK to use Nikon G Zoom lenses (e.g. 17-55mm, 55-200mm) for complete range?

3) How good is the Nikon 35mm f1.8G lens?

4) Which lens of the following will do good for cinematic purpose?
nikon 50mm f1.8 lens Ai-s AIS E series pancake
Nikon 50mm f1.4 Non Ai lens Nikkor-S

If I am thinking something wrong, please explain in detail.

thanks!
 
1) As I understand common zoom here in this range is Tamron 17-50mm. Sharp, and good. As for DOF, is your focal length and F-stop are the same DOF will be the same.
2) G lenses can be used with Nikon G to m43 adapter.
3) Don't know.
4) Standard here is Canon FD 50mm F1.4. I used few Pentax F1.7 lenses. have one Vivitar also.
 
Vitaliy Kiselev said:
4) Standard here is Canon FD 50mm F1.4. I used few Pentax F1.7 lenses. have one Vivitar also.
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I am looking for Nikons here, I mean Nikon 50mm f1.4 is neary 50 year old, and Nikon 50mm f1.8 is now available new.
So as an optical Quality, which is better? 50 year old or NEW?
 
OK, sorry for silly Questions... but these are the points that can only be answered with Experience.
Only research on internet doesn't mean anything.

My questions are simple, can I use zoom lenses instead of Primes for entire range? such as nikon or even Canon FD Zooms?
 
Vitaliy gave you good advice which I'll echo: get a Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 and a good adapter, the Fotodiox sold by Amazon is fine. Play with this lens for awhile and learn how to get the most out of it on a GH1. Live with it for a few months and then see if you want to start amassing legacy glass. That's what I did and it really helped me get a handle on what is a very different animal in both operational and aesthetic terms than the native auto-focus m43 lenses.

The Canon FD50/1.4 is unique among vintage manual lenses in that it's relatively ubiquitous, quite affordable, and one of the very best lenses ever produced for 35mm film. I own and recommend the older FL version as well.

Stick with primes for now. There isn't a zoom that can touch a good prime when it comes to optics. If you're starving and can only afford one lens, maybe a zoom makes sense. But you'll always get better image from a good prime lens.
 
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