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Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens
Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 6 hours 28 minutes ago
Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) This autofocusing 24mm f2.8 Nikkor lens is optically unchanged from the manual focusing 24mm f2.8 Nikkor lens that I once owned. This speaks rather well for this design, which was the first ever made with Nikon's CRC (floating element) feature. It certainly is one of the best 24mm lenses available, with fine contrast and resolution. Its performance is almost as good as the venerable Contax Carl Zeiss T* 25mm f2.8 Distagon which I own now; itself another excellent lens design which also dates from the late 1960s. If you tend to photograph a lot of landscapes or need to cover a moderate amount of interior space without excessive distortion, then this will be an excellent lens to add to your Nikon autofocus SLR system. Since this is a Nikon AI-S lens, it will also work too with any manual focusing Nikon camera dating as far back as the venerable Nikon F2A and Nikkormat FT3. .
Read more...Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG RF Aspherical Wide Angle Lens
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG RF Aspherical Wide Angle Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 6 hours 30 minutes ago
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG RF Aspherical Wide Angle Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) This lens has been out on the market for almost ten years. The current version on amazon is different, at least on the outside, from previous ones. I don't know if there is a difference in performance, but I find the lens to be fairly sharp even at wide open. It seems recent feedbacks and reviews are more positive than in the past. Anyway, this is a perfect lens for crop sensors, especially for doing HD video indoor. As you may know if you want less than 22mm on a crop sensor(or 35mm on 35mm equivalent)and fast (less than 2.5), for low light, then this is IT, no other choice on the market. Fortunately, this lens performs very well, better than what many old reviews would have you believe. I think most people will be happy to have this powerful lens in their bag, for situations that all the other lenses on the planet simply cannot deliver. .
Read more...Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 6 hours 33 minutes ago
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) Why bother with a prime lens ? I am here to tell you the sharpness is unbelievable from 70 to 150 range at f/2.8... Recently took portrait shots of my 3 year old grand niece. Hairs/eylashes were razor sharp (sharpness is desirable with young unblemished subjects) Flesh tones were right on. You will see fringing (Subtle clouding especially of highlites) somewhere after 150mm depending on lighting situation... Though I have taken nice/satisfactory detailed shots at a rodeo @ 200 mm where you could see the fine countours of rope lattice work frozen during bull riding. From 70-150 I can't conceive of the Canon L Series outperforming the Sigma.. Unless you factor in the image stabilizer under low light conditions. .
Read more...Nikon 28mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens
Nikon 28mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 6 hours 35 minutes ago
Nikon 28mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) This is my second copy of this lens. I sold my first one when I went digital and didn't think I would need it anymore. However I found zoom lens were sometimes to large or slow and found myself wanting a fixed prime lens for my Nikon D300. So I bought another one a few months ago and love it. It is the equivalent of a 42mm on my D300 and it stays on the camera most of the time. It is sharp, has beautiful colors and is lightweight. I use it mostly for landscape photography and set the aperture and focus manually for the greatest depth of field. A very well made lens. Nikon 28mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) DX side: I wanted a nice normal, prime, fast lens for my DX-format camera. This was a strong contender due to a 42mm effective focal length with 1..
Read more...Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 6 hours 38 minutes ago
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Ultra Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) To put what you are about to read in context, I am an accredited photojournalist and have won several awards for my photography. I originally bought this non-VC Tamron 28-300 mm lens when I bought my Nikon D-100. I was on a tight budget and the camera store recommended it, so I took their advice. I have since upgraded my cameras several times, now shooting primarily with a Nikon D3, with a D300 as a second camera body. I also have several Nikon lenses, for limited-use applications. The problem is a lack of a broad range, Nikon brand zoom lens for their full frame FX sensor Nikon cameras (as opposed to DX lenses for the smaller chip). Even though I never use my D100 anymore, most of my shots taken with the D3 are taken in combination with my trusty Tamrom 28-300mm lens. It consistently takes good photos. I made a huge mistake a few months ago by buying Tamron's new VC version of this lens. That lens is a disaster. After missing several easy shots at my daughter's graduation due to the lens not focusing (instead, it hunted back and forth), I took the lens back to the store -- only to learn that other shooters had returned their Tamron VC 28-300mm lenses too. Another of my fellow journalists returned his for the same reason. He is still peeved that he blew an opportunity to get a $300 Nikon rebate on a combination D300 camera and lens purchase, because he chose to buy just the camera body and the Tamron VC lens instead. This non-VC Tamron 28-300mm Nikon-mount lens is great if you want or need to travel light by bringing only your camera with a single, attached lens. It has a great zoom range and auto-focuses well. Note that there are some Nikon models that this lens will not auto-focus with, so be sure to verify your application before ordering one. Granted this lens is not great in low light with older cameras, but the newer Nikons (including the D3, D300, D700 and others) have terrific low light sensitivity so the lens' low light capabilities do not matter that much. Simply set these camera bodies in their Auto-ISO mode, attach this Tamron lens and you'll be good to go for most situations. Using a relatively high shutter speed, my Nikon D3 and my aging Tamron lens, I was able to shoot sharp shots of a motorcycle stunt-jumping exhibition outside of the Palms hotel (in Las Vegas) at night, during the recent SEMA Show. The motorcycles, as they jumped high in the air, were lit only by a couple of spotlights. The results were amazing. I have repeatedly asked Nikon reps for such a lens from Nikon for use with their new, full frame cameras (D3 and D700). They tell me they cannot make one that would sell for a low enough price that people would be willing to pay. Go figure. Perhaps someday Nikon will listen and make such a lens available. In the meantime, especially considering there is now a $50 rebate on this Tamron lens, I am tempted to buy another of these for when (or if) mine finally wears out. .
Read more...Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Digital ED SWD Lens
Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Digital ED SWD Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 6 hours 41 minutes ago
Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Digital ED SWD Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) You will not find a long lens with this combination of quality,compact size, and price. The Olympus four thirds system allows you to tote around a far less bulky lens than its large 35mm camera equivalent. The speed of the lens at full extension is fast enough to operate in conditions that many lenses would balk at. Well worth the price. Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Digital ED SWD Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) I've used my 70-300 mm for more than 1 year, it is a surprisingly good lens for that cost (<USD 400) especially under sunny days..
Read more...Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD Aspherical
Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD Aspherical
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 6 hours 44 minutes ago
Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Camera) I've been shopping for a new lens for quite some time now. I got my 20D a few months ago and I finally settled on this lens. I did my research on this lens. I have heard nothing but good about it. I've only tested the lens for a couple of days now and I am totally amazed with the quality of this lens. And the price is right too. The lens is fast and sharp. The build of this lens is excellent... it fits well in my hand and the weight is not too light [junky] and it's not too heavy... it's perfect for keeping on the camera at all times. The images captured by this lens are just "wow". I don't think I could have found a better zoom lens for my 20D. This is the lens that I am going to always leave on my camera. I couldn't suggest a better one. .
Read more...Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens
Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens
posted by abcnoonoi 1 day 6 hours 47 minutes ago
Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens for Nikon 35mm and Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) I love this lens on my D300. It is 52.5mm on a 1.5x crop factor camera and gives great colors and contrast. I prefer this lens over the 50mm f/1.8, and it is sharp and focuses fast. This lens has a 7 blade aperture and is able to produce a nice bokeh. Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens for Nikon 35mm and Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics) I typically don't bother writing reviews, but in this case I decided to since one reviewer felt compelled to "review" this lens and unfairly give it 1 star..
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