This is an excelllent performing wide range zoom lens for Nikon DX cameras, provided you can live with the limited aperture ranges. The lens would be ideal for subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits. The lems has a zoom range of 5.3 times, covering a focal range of 16 to 85mm. Vibration Reduction II is included to help give… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens Review
Nikon, Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX Lens Review
This lens is a constant aperture lens, with an aperture of 4.0, covering an ultra wide angle range of 12-24mm. It uses ED (extra low dispersion) glass elements and Nikon’s silent wave motor. It uses aspherical lenses and ED glass elements. An M (manual)/A (automatic) mode switch is provided to switch between autofocus and manual focus. This lens is excellent… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX Lens Review
Nikon, Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Lens Review
This lens is the most extreme ultra wide angle lens for the Nikon DX cameras. It covers a 2.4 times zoom range and features ED lens elements with a range of 10 to 24mm. Care needs to be used when using extreme wide ange lenses as it is very easy to create uninteresting images, it is good to place… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Lens Review
Nikon, Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR AF-S DX Micro Lens Review
This lens is a DX format lens with built in vibration reduction (VR II) and silent wave motor (SWM). This lens is a Micro (Macro) lens designed foe close up work, with a focal length of 85mm, it has the capability to focus down to llife size. The closest focusing distance is 0.286 metres, 0.9 feet. Two focus modes available, M/A to… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR AF-S DX Micro Lens Review
Nikon, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens Review
This lens on the Nikon DX format is a normal focal length lens compared to the FX format. This lens is excellent as a fixed focal length lens for low light photography. This lens is extremely light weight and compact for easy handling. Two focus modes available with this lens, M/A mode (manual-priority autofocus) and… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens Review
Nikon, Nikkor, 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye Lens Review
This lens offers a fisheye view, 180 degree, with the Nikon DX format. This lens is equivalent to the 16mm fisheye lens on the FX format. The extreme wide angle format of this lens gives a unique aspect to wide angle photography. This fisheye lens is specially designed for the DX format. The lens gives… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor, 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye Lens Review
Selecting a Nikon FX (Full Frame) Lens
What lens shall I buy for my new camera? This is a very commonly asked question and to assist in selecting a Nikon FX lens I will briefly summarize the range available, together with a brief summary of the main differences. FX format (also known as full frame format) with a 24 x 36mm sensor size, these… Continue reading Selecting a Nikon FX (Full Frame) Lens
Selecting a Nikon DX (APS-C) Lens
What lens shall I buy for my new camera? This is a very commonly asked question and to assist in selecting a Nikon DX lens I will briefly summarize the range available, together with a brief summary of the main differences. DX format (also known as APS-C or cropped format) cameras have a 16 x 24mm sensor size.… Continue reading Selecting a Nikon DX (APS-C) Lens
Selecting a Nikon DSLR Camera
What camera shall I buy? This is a very commonly asked question and to assist in selecting a camera I will briefly summarize the range of Nikon, Digital SLR cameras available and provide links to reviews, together with a brief summary of the main differences between the cameras. I will cover the main differences between the cameras… Continue reading Selecting a Nikon DSLR Camera
Nikon Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens Review
This lens is a DX format lens and is not suitable for the FX format, it provides a 5.5 times zoom range with a focal length of 55-300mm. This lens is Nikons first lens to use a high refractive index, HRI lens element, with a refractive index of 2.0 or higher. The use of a HRI lens element provides the… Continue reading Nikon Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens Review