News & Reviews on New Camera Lenses
Nikon Lenses
The Nikon DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor is an accurate and clear lens. However, like any budget long-range zoom, photographers need to invest in decent quality flash to get good low-light performance. While it’s hardly a big deal for many photographers, there is some falloff around the corners when photos are taken […]
The Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR FX is a lens almost all users of FX cameras should have. While the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D lens is cheaper and lighter, the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G is equipped with instant manual override focus, sharper corners, better construction and curved aperture blades. The aspherical lens element offers a more improved […]
The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens produces sharp results with great colors and contrast. Being a prime lens, users need to move a lot when composing a picture. With its 50m focal range, the lens is considered as a normal model and appropriate for portraits. At f/1.8, users will find that the lens is […]
It was reported recently that the Nikon Repair Center in Taiwan received a damaged Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8 worth $1800. The lens was accidentally dropped into the sea and damaged by salt water exposure. The repair technicians disassembled the lens and found that the corrosive salt water has caused a coating of rust to form. This has […]
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR telephoto zoom lens is an update to the earlier AF 80-400mm telephoto lens. The new lens offers more robust optical construction while the integrated Vibration Reduction system improves the autofocus mechanism greatly. Crafted for high-resolution, high-performance DSLRs in mind, the lens is designed to deliver excellent results […]
