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Nikkor 18-200mm VR zoom lens user review Advantages: great zoom range, good build quality, image stabilization, universal Disadvantages: maximum apertures only average, high price ...using this lens on a Nikon D40 body, the two make a almost perfectly balanced pair. The lens is a bit heavier than the body thus when carried on a strap, the lens is always pointing down - which is a good thing in my book since it prevents most of the accidental bumps it might otherwise receive. The lens has a metal mount and plastic construction, it feels sturdy and stable in hand. The zoom mechanish is of good quality, uses a double trombone design ... ...There is almost no wobble in the barrel when full extended. Lens front does not rotate when focussing or zooming. The filter thread is 72mm and a bayonet type shade is supplied in the box. The zoom ring is located on the front half of the lens body, it is moderately stiff, with no uneven movement on my sample (I have heard of uneven zoom rings on other people's lenses though). There is some lens creep - when pointing the lens straight up or down ... matipp 23.12.2008 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Nikon Zoom-Nikkor zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm F/3.5-5.6
The nikon 50mm 1.8 - a fantastic portrait lens Advantages: great quality, low price, prime Disadvantages: none As anyone interested in photography will know - lenses don't come cheap, especially quality lens, except this one. The 50mm 1.8 has a reputation for quality at a reasonable price and it's a reputation well deserved. Yes the 50mm is a 'small' lens but it's a prime lens. Some may find that the need for them to move forwards or backwards to get the correct composition for a photograph is too irritating to make the purchase worthwhile over that of a ... ...price makes that an opinion that I beg to differ. If you shoot portraits, or are looking to start then the 50mm 1.8 will prove an invaluable piece of equipment, but it's uses are not limited to portraits only. At 1.8 the 50mm is a fast lens however it dies have a counterpart - the 50mm 1.4. The 1.4 is, by comparison, alot more expensive and unless you know you will need exceptionally fast glass the 1.8 is probably a better value purchase. The lens ... Huomenna 23.09.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Nikon Nikkor lens - 50 mm F/1.8
The nikon 70-200mm F2.8 VR, top-of-the-line Advantages: Beautiful bokeh, tack-sharp, vibration reduction, easy to use, many useful accessories Disadvantages: heavy, expensive, slight vignetting, prone to flaring ...compared to the more traditional Nikon systems. For instance, from 1995 they offered image stabilisation in their lenses, suddenly opening up a whole world of possibilities for photographers. Using image stabilisation, it became possible to use a lens at slower shutterspeeds, as the lens automatically would correct minor vibrations. It took Nikon a number of years, until 2001 to be exact, to respond with their own version of this technology. The ... ...lens to be sure, but Nikon owners really started to get excited at the announcement of the AF-S 70-200 F2.8 VR. This lens, a successor of a highly regarded line of professional lenses, turned out to be spectacular: the image stabila… sorry, the vibration reduction was possibly even more effective than Canon's and the image quality… Well, I am going to discuss that right now! ---Image quality--- The 70-200 VR is a tack-sharp lens, as you would expect ... hetvuurtje 24.03.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Nikon Zoom-Nikkor telephoto zoom lens - 70 mm - 200 mm F/2.8
Great affordable lens, but make sure you get it with VR! Advantages: Excellent lens with many features. VR gives sharp shots even at long focal lengths. Smooth focus. Disadvantages: For the price, none that I can think of. I am happy that I brought one. ...starter telephoto lens for your Nikon dSLR then look no further. This 55-200mm lens is ideal for wildlife or sports shots (equivalent to 90-300mm zoom because of 1.5x conversion factor), or other outdoor activities. Now the version I have is the AF-S IF-ED VR one, which basically means it has a quiet auto focus motor built in, internal focusing (meaning the thread you attach filters to will not twist), superior optics and vibration reduction. This ... ...is very helpful at the longer focal lengths. Basically with VR you can use this lens hand-held and at long focal lengths, but still get sharp shots. You can also shoot in dimmer light as you can get away with a slower shutter speed. This makes it a perfect lens for a beginner or enthusiast. Lens optics are quality glass, nice plastic body that makes it nice and lightweight; great for some 'point and shoot'. You might want to spend extra and get the ... RossUK1 22.02.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Nikon Zoom-Nikkor telephoto zoom lens - 55 mm - 200 mm F/4.0-5.6
A useful gem not to be abused Advantages: Sharpness all around, good minimum aperture, gives great dramatic perspective Disadvantages: None that I can think of This lens can be extremely useful if used in the right situations and on the right subject. It is a very wide angle and gives a very dramatic perspective and great depth to images, especially when used for landscapes, with a good foreground; it makes the whole scene more dramatic still. Its aperture range is a big bonus, allowing great depth of field at f32 and ease of use in low available light situations at f2.8. The quality of the images is flawless; ... ...undoubtedly result in it being deformed and stretched out, but this is the beauty of wide angle lenses, when used properly. This is how you make legs longer, a small room look vast and your garden look like a park. However, sharpness is not lost at the edges of the image and the result, especially when used with a small aperture, is that you get an impeccably sharp image all over. I always use a UV or Polarizer filter on my lenses, but with this ... Librelola 13.08.2005 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Nikon Nikkor wide-angle lens - 20 mm F/2.8