Nikon, Nikkor, 18–140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens

Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR AF-S DX Lens

This new 18-140mm DX format lens appears to be a very high performance lens for an f/3.5-5.6 aperture lens. It is effectively a 7.8 times normal zoom lens, covering a very wide focal length range from 18 to 140 mm, the angle of view with this lens is equivalent to a lens with a focal length… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor, 18–140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens

Nikon Speedlight SB-300

Nikon Speedlight SB-300

This new Speedlight SB-300 is an extremely compact and lightweight unit. It has up to 120 degrees upward tilt so can be used for creative bounce lighting. Bouncing  light off a ceiling or wall will give a much softer and more natural look to your subject. Images can be very original and creative depending on how you… Continue reading Nikon Speedlight SB-300

Focus Stacking Some Coffee Beans

Where we require great depth of field, particularly with close up images, the mechanism of focus stacking is a great solution. As an example, the image below of the single coffee bean was captured using the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G VR Micro (Macro) lens together with the Nikon TC20E III teleconverter. The use of these two… Continue reading Focus Stacking Some Coffee Beans

Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR AF-S Lens

Nikon 80-400mm 4.5-5.6 G ED VR AF-S Lens

This super telephoto zoom lens appears to be a great improvement on the previous 80-400mm lens. It uses the latest VR technology, AF-S, the latest ED glass elements and the latest Nano coatings on the lens elements. The early users of this lens confirm that it focuses much faster than the previous version and it… Continue reading Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR AF-S Lens

Nikon WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller

Nikon WR-1

The WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller is a very interesting new release from Nikon for any photographers interested in long range remote photography or synchronised operation of multiple cameras. The device is effectively a  transceiver, meaning that it can either be used as a transmitter or a receiver depending on how they are configured, two devices will… Continue reading Nikon WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller

Nikon D7100 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review

Nikon D7100 - Back

  With the never ending quest for more pixels Nikon has introduced the D7100. It makes one wonder where this is going to end. My main camera at the moment is a Nikon D700 with 12MPixels and now this DX camera has 24MPixels. This D7100 camera is now effectively the king of the Nikon DX… Continue reading Nikon D7100 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review

Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Zoom Lens

Nikkor 18-35mm f3.5-4,5G ED AF-S Lens

  This lens is an Ultra Wide Angle lens for the FX Format Photographer. The 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lens features a useful wide angle focal length for landscape, large group shots, architecture and photojournalism photography. The lens is also suitable for shooting HD video in tight interiors together with many other applications. The lens performance is… Continue reading Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Zoom Lens

Nikon Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR AF-S Lens and TC800-1.25E ED Teleconverter

Nikon 800mm 5.6 G VR AF-S

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens has now been released together with the associated AF-S Teleconverter TC800-1.25E ED. This new lens is a super precision lens with extreme sharpness. The MTF charts for both the lens itself and the combination of the lens plus teleconverter indicate that that this lens is… Continue reading Nikon Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR AF-S Lens and TC800-1.25E ED Teleconverter