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The Top 5 Best Nikon AF-S Nikkor Lenses Reviewed in 2011 by ePHOTOzine.

Joshua Waller travels to Shanghai China with Nikon UK to see the Nikon 1 Factory.

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ePHOTOzine has reviewed a lot of lenses this year - here are ePHOTOzine's Best Lenses Of 2011!

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There are several practical advantages of owning f/2.8 lenses. Here, Will Cheung tries out two Tamron fast aperture lenses

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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
Manufacturer's Description: "To ensure image quality, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II features an ED glass element which minimizes chromatic aberration, and a hybrid aspherical lens element which reduces astigmatism and other forms of distortion while ensuring high resolution and contrast. External lens design has also been improved for smoother zoom operability."
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens
Manufacturer's Description: "The compact, lightweight affordable lens incorporates a Silent Wave Motor for fast autofocus and Vibration Reduction for enhanced low-light performance. The versatile 3x zoom lens covers the widely-used and popular focal range of 27mm to 82.5mm when mounted on any DX-format Nikon digital SLR camera."
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Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED perspective control
Manufacturer's Description: "The lens employs a special mount that enables up to ±11.5 mm shift and ±8.5° tilt for perspective control. Shift and tilt can be adjusted via convenient side-mounted controls while referring to the scales provided with gradations at 1mm or 1° intervals. The lens optics can be rotated up to 90° left or right for perspective control adjustment, and click-stops are provided every 30°."
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Manufacturer's Description: "The new high-power zoom DX-Nikkor lens boasts a focal length range of 16 to 85mm, which makes it ideal for a broad range of shooting situations, including parties and other indoor events as well as building, portrait and scenery shots. When mounted on any DX-format Nikon digital SLR camera, the picture angle is equivalent to that produced by a 24 to 127.5mm focal length lens on a 35mm film or Nikon FX-format camera. An ultra-compact Silent Wave Motor (SWM) built into the lens body ensures fast, quiet autofocus operation and complements the compact, lightweight design for superb handling. With dimensions of only Ø72 x 85 mm/Ø2.8 x 3.4 in., this new lens is easy to handle and carry."
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Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED
Manufacturer's Description: "To ensure superior picture quality at all subject distances from macro to infinity, a host of state-of-the-art, Nikon original optical features and technologies are incorporated. A world first for an interchangeable Micro lens for SLRs, two a-spherical lenses are employed to correct spherical aberration and coma. The Nano Crystal Coat dramatically reduces ghosting and flare caused by internal reflections. An additional ED glass element minimises chromatic aberration to deliver higher resolution, high-contrast images. All of these factors contribute to the extremely high image reproduction capability of the AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED"
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Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D ED
Manufacturer's Description: "Medium-telephoto perspective control lens featuring tilt, shift and rotation capability perfect for portrait, nature and commercial photography."
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Nikon PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED
Slightly wide angle tilt shift lens Manufacturer's Description: "The 45mm focal length of the all-new PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED lens is ideal for a natural looking perspective that can be controlled creatively by the photographer. Featuring ED glass to minimise aberration and a closest focus distance of just 25cm, this new lens has a minimum aperture of f/32."
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G
Manufacturer's Description: "The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G lens is a fast, fixed focal-length lens with normal picture angle when used with Nikon's FX-format D-SLR cameras. Its newly developed optical system delivers high performance, efficiently correcting sagittal coma flare and chromatic aberration"
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Nikon AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85MM F/3.5G VR
Manufacturer's Description: "Ideal for those new to macro photography, the AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85MM F/3.5G VR boasts a 1:1 reproduction ratio, allowing photographers to get lifelike close-ups of more intricate textures and details, even down to the fine texture on flower petals or insect wings. On top of this, the VR II system provides both a steady viewfinder image for composition and sharper results at slow shutter speeds or when shooting movie clips."
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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR II
Manufacturer's Description: "An ideal one-lens solution for DX-format D-SLRs, features 11x zoom versatility, ED glass superiority and VR II image stabilization for incredible performance."
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Manufacturer's Description: "The AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II lens features the last word in Vibration Reduction (VRII) stabilisation technology to provide users with the ability to shoot at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than would otherwise be possible."
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35MM F/1.8G
Manufacturer's Description: "35mm wide aperture lens with high-quality optics and compact dimensions designed for use with Nikon DX format cameras. Features a large maximum aperture of f/1.8 that offers a bright viewfinder image and is ideal for low light shooting situations. Delivers high resolution and contrast with quiet autofocus operation."
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
“The AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is a really useful and economical second lens alongside today's standard 18-55mm kit lenses, enabling coverage of all subjects both near and far. The compact dimensions and lightweight construction make it an ideal choice for the compact D-SLR customer"
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Manufacturers quote "The AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens offers excellent value and performance in a compact package for adventurous photographers everywhere. It is the second f/4 aperture VR zoom lens introduced this year that broadens the options for Nikon photographers."
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Manufacturer's quote "We are really excited about this new, all-round lens in the Nikkor range. The DX format 18-200mm proved to be a massive success, and we are happy to introduce FX format customers to the same advantages this lens can offer."
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Nikon EM 35mm Film camera..
I have an EM complete with E series 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8 and 70 -150mm f/3.5 and winder, all in mint condition. Been in the cupboard for yonks but I am experimenting with using it for IR using the Rollei 400IR film and Ilford SFX gel filter. Reckon to use external meter and cable release on 'B' setting. (tripod of course). A pity it hasn't got independant shutter speed control. If I can't make ...
Forum: Film cameras
Don't discount your 18-70mm lens it's better than many of the replacements you're considering. I have the 16-85mm VR and I don't think it performs as well as the 18-70mm did.I have both the 18-70 and the 16-85, both great lens for DX cameras, but the 16-85 is a big leap forward in every way to the 18-70.
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Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 D AF VR Lens
Many thanks guys, will look into Sigma Nicky
Forum: Lenses
Have you got any results with the converter to show us?
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Nikkor 70-300 f/4-5.6D ED - any good
Got one when I first purchased my S2. Fairly happy with it but it needed to be used in a tripod, especially so when my arthritis problem. Best at f/8 to 16. Not too clever around the 250-300 mark, but otherwise it is well worth the money. If you can get one for good money then the 80-400 VR is a far better option.
Forum: Lenses
I'm thinking of buyng a D7000 in April, and the 17-55 f2.8 looks interesting. The odd thing about this lens is the the 'professional' reviews on the internet can be quite critical of this lens' performance, while owners seem to love it. I'll put my faith in the views of owners. Ken
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sigma 105mm more than nikon 105 micro
I use a mixture of Nikkor and Sigma lenses, for example: Nikkor 16-35mm f/4 Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 Sigma 8mm Sigma 150-500mm and, as a travel lens on my old D300, a Sigma 18-200mm I would say that, as far as sheer optical quality is concerned, none of those lenses are deficient in any way that can be detected in any of the uses I put them to ...
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Nikon Mount Lens Suggestions
Ian has some excellent lens tests in the reviews section thanks for the link Merl rgds Dave
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Telezoom for Nikon D70
If you want the Macro feature the sigma may well be the best feature/cost lens, the Nikkor'G' does not focus close enough to give even close to a macro mode!. There is no compatability problem (that I have heard of) with 3rd party lenses so I would not worry about buying same brand as the camera, especially in the budget end of the market. If you get a chance to try them do so! Joe B
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Replace D70s kit lens with what
Zooms with moderate ranges like 17 - 35 / 17-55 / 28-70 70 - 200 etc are fine (my 17 - 55 is as good as the nikon 20, 28, and 50mm lenses it replaced) but just beware of the so called 'superzooms' - they are full of optical compromises and while the nikon one is apparently very decent it's probably not one of the better lenses nikon make.
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Nikon 18 200 mm vr lens
If I may link to two lens reviews that I feel match my own experience of this and the Sigma 18-50 (P.S I thought distortion on the sigma was as bad but the test indicates the sigma is better). I was thinking of the stopped down to F8 comments. Nikon 18-200 Sigma 18-50 And just for fun the pair of Nikon's I would pick, though the 70-300 is the weaker of the lot I would still think on it as ...
Forum: Lenses
The Sigma 12-24 is also for full-frame - not as sharp, nor as fast as the Nikkor 14-24 f2.8, but it is about half the price, though.
Forum: Lenses
As it happened, a shop only 120 kms away had the Tamron on special offer. Now I thought instead of buying a lens on ebay all I need is a good pretext to put it through the books. and I'm writing a thing about EGRs . my accountant will understand we absolutely needed a macro lens.
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Nikon Lenses - f/1.4 or f/1.8??
Bearing in mind the crop factor (1.5 on a Nikon DSLR) is not 85mm a bit on the long side for portraits? Would be the equivalent of 128mm on a film SLR...." No, it's brilliant for throwing the background out of focus keeping nose to eyes sharpness, or tweaking DOF.
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Quote:Sigma 10-20....cracking lens.Seconded brilliant lens, must have Paul
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News

Total production of Nikkor lenses for Nikon SLR cameras reaches fifty-five million.

A new professional digital SLR camera which delivers 12.4 effective megapixels for both high-precision and high-speed performance.

Nikon today introduces Nikon 1, a revolutionary digital camera system built from scratch to offer still image and movie recording without compromise.

Nikon introduce new interchangeable-lens digital SLR

Nikon launch the PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D new Perspective Control lenses.

This new autofocus DX-Nikkor interchangeable lens category will be dedicated to Nikon D-Series digital SLR models and is designed to address the market's need for wider angle-of-view high-performance optics for digital SLR photography.

Developed for use with both Nikon digital and film SLR cameras.

The long awaited new Nikon entry-level digital SLR, the Nikon D50 is unveiled at last. Featuring a six megapixel CCD and available for 549, from June 2005.

The Nikon D70s refines the features and performance of the original D70. It uses the same 6 megapixel CCD but includes many improvements.

The worlds first macro lens equipped with the VR system also includes a silent wave motor for quick and precise focussing.

The SB-200 close up system should not be used with certain lenses as the weight of this Speedlight when attached to the front of the lens will cause excess strain on the lens barrel and helicoid, affecting lens performance.
Nikon's latest digital SLR combines 12.4 effective megapixels, superb precision and high speed for a powerful professional performance.
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Reviews



A preview of Nikon's new AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4 G ED VRII, complete with a comparison with the original version. Preview by Will Cheung

This beast of a lens from Nikon costs £1296 and is currently the widest f/2.8 zoom to cover the full 35mm format, plus it sports useful features such as Nano-Crystal coating and Internal Focusing.

Nikon's latest wide aperture standard zoom costs £1219 and sports features such as Internal Focusing and Nano-Crystal coatings.

A convenient 10.7x superzoom lens with Vibration reduction suitable for use on Nikon FX format cameras.

A budget standard zoom for Nikon DX SLRs with a range equivalent to 27-158mm on a 35mm camera, Vibration Reduction and a silent focusing motor.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, an all purpose zoom for Nikon DX format SLR cameras.

Few lenses have been as eagerly anticipated as Nikon’s flagship AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 GII ED telezoom and even at £1999, orders have flooded in. In this exclusive preview, we see how it matches up with its predecessor

Amongst the first of its kind, being a professional standard ultra-wide angle for DX format SLRs. Here we'll see whether the Nikon 12-24mm f/4 G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor can still hold its own.

A 5x super-telephoto zoom with Vibration Reduction, ideal for hand-held shots of wildlife.

A 5.5x telephoto zoom lens for DX cameras with Vibration Reduction which starts where bundled kit lenses stop extending your range through to a super-telephoto 300mm.
Techniques

With the weather forecast predicting frosty mornings are on the cards, get out there and photograph it.

Ice makes an interesting photographic subject, as this article will show you.

A few quick tips to help you shoot better photos of robins.

Ted Byrne shares his tips on capturing birds in flight.

Here are ten pieces of advice to help you take better photos in low light.

Here are a few tips and ideas for shooting photos of urban areas.

Head to the coast when the holidaymakers aren't there and you'll find plenty of photographic opportunities.

How to capture waves crashing against seawalls and cliffs.

Tips on photographing the interesting detail you find on churches, castles and other tall structures.

As it's Valentine's day we have some quick tips on photographing couples.

Tips on photographing close-ups of eyes.

Anyone can take a picture of a person but to take a really great picture of someone takes practice, patience and a little bit of know how. We spoke to three professional portrait photographers to see what tips they have for taking better portraits. Here's part one.
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