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Nikon D3X Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera

This is the ultimate Nikon camera with an FX,  imaging sensor of 24.5 effective megapixels. This gives a resolution approaching medium format cameras. Capability of this camera is huge enlargements greater than 30 inch maximum dimension. A camera such as this is extremely demanding of the lens performance due to the very high pixel density, so… Continue reading Nikon D3X Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera

Nikon, Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Lens Review

This lens is a cheaper version than the highly desirable 14-24mm, f/2.8 lens. It also provides a wider focal length range but with a limited aperture of f/4.0, it also offers vibration reduction, VRII. This lens is a beautiful landscape and general purpose lens. If you can live with the minum aperture of f/4.0 this lens is… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Lens Review

Nikon, Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D AF Lens Review

This telephoto lens is ideal for obtaining beautiful bokeh, it is ideal for portraits. The performance of this lens closely approaches the quality of the 85mm f/1.4 lens, but is much much cheaper and less than one stop slower than it expensive f/1.4 brother. The 85mm, f/1.8 lens is a very nice lens at its price point,… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D AF Lens Review

Nikon D3000 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera

In terms of functionality and value for money digital cameras are getting better and better. This Nikon D300 is a great example, it generally offers everything a photographer would need at an exceptional price. For photographers looking to upgrade from a point and shoot camera, the base range Nikon SLR’s offer exceptional capability. Camera  assistance… Continue reading Nikon D3000 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera

Nikon, Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VRII AF-S Lens Review

This lens is Nikons longest zoom lens and has exceptionally good performance for photography of nature and wildlife, including large birds. The lens also has a great capability for focussing at close range, it will focus down to 2.0 metres with a reproduction ratio of 0.27, or approximately 1/4 life size. The lens has nano… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VRII AF-S Lens Review

Nikon, Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Lens Review

The 14-24mm zoom offers exceptional performance at all focal lengths. This is one of the most highly regarded wide angle Nikon lenses and is a wonderful photojournalism lens. Is this the best wide angle lens ever made. I will not be bold enough to say yes to this question but many photographers are making the… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Lens Review

Nikon, Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Lens Review

This extreme fast telephoto lens has Nikons vibration reduction (VR II) to help reduce camera movement, this offers a gain of around 4 stops in shutter speed. An A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) focus mode prevents accidental switching from autofocus to manual focus, along with M/A (autofocus with manual override, manual priority) mode and M (manual) mode… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Lens Review

Nikon, Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX Lens Review

This is a very compact wide range lens covering 18-200mm. The lens uses built in vibration reduction VRII. This is an excellent zoom lens for travelling with a Nikon DX camera, where a single lens is required to avoid lens changing. For a lens with a large zoom range the performannce is quite good for… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX Lens Review

Nikon Teleconverter Teleconverter TC-17E 1.7x II Review

These teleconverters can be used to effectively extend the focal length of telephoto lenses. In general they can be used with the following lenses. 105mm 2.8 AF-S Micro 70-200mm 2.8 AF-S 200-400mm 4.0 AF-S 200mm 2.0 AF-S 300mm 2.8 AF-S 300mm 4.0 AF-S 400mm 2.8 AF-S 500mm 4.0 AF-S 600mm 4.0 AF-S In general all… Continue reading Nikon Teleconverter Teleconverter TC-17E 1.7x II Review

Nikon, Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens Review

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 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

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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