Learn More: Here. Today's Best Deals. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Four Fitness Myths to Ignore. These Timepieces Are Perfect for Travel. It is special in the sense that it is able to separate the subject that you are viewing form the background. This is also added with a prime lens that makes it an excellent addition to the mm kit lenses that you have for Nikon. This lens is made of gold plated metal contacts that it has been made with will improve the signal conductivity of the camera.
They are also important because the corrosion resistance it has is one of the best. Fitted with a large aperture that has the ability of separating the image from the background You can use the auto focus or the manual modes because it is able to support any mode It has been made to support full frame and the APS-C format cameras, unlike what others are able to manage or do Made of high quality plastic in its external structure. The overall weight is at g hence makes it convenient to be used for outdoor shooting.
It has been made with an elegant all metal design that will improve and enhance the tactile response. It is a unique lens and you can be sure that once you get to handle it, it is able to bring your photography to the next level. Another unique make of it is its exceptional quality that hails from the materials that are used to make it.
Has dynamic features that are also exceptional. This will allow you shoot both portraits and also landscape type of photos. Has a hybrid spherical elements that is able to take and unlock powerful viewing angles and images that are defined perfectly well. The f3. I don't use this length very often but have obtained some beautiful portraits with this lens, eyelashes were tack sharp. I could not get an AI kit for my sample, had to dremel the aperture ring to convert it.
The f2. This lens does not like my cheap, 4 element, 1. I have never been able to figure out Nikon's teleconvertor numbering schemes and would appreciate a recomendation on an AF convertor that this lens would respond well with. I think the kit that you are looking at is great, the 35 f1. I have found that the longer length micro is easier to work with and my AF D version is visibly sharper than my old f2.
The micro is not cheap but mine was worth every penny. I did some night shots years ago on a winter evening, the evening I bought it. If a lens is a good one it can be surprising what eliminating or reducing vibrations and shooting at the prime sweet spot will yield. Thanks for all your answers so far. I have thought about the 45mm f2. Also, is the mm f4 as good at normal focal distances as the mm f2.
Any thoughts? This site may help you with micro lenses. I can be pretty fussy about the sharpness in my prints, I like to shoot Panatomic-X at ei 16, this allows me to produce prints that match the results from my 4 x 5 view camera. I do wish that someone would start to cut and re-spool the aerographic version of this film, I only have 37 rolls left in the freezer.
It's on my list to give Illford Pan F 50 a try, finding the time is a problem. My 45mm f2. I have found it to be quite good in an 11 x 14 enlargement at every aperture and acceptable to 16 x 20 between f4 and f What I really like about the lens is the way it handles the out of focus areas, very smooth and predictable. I also like the flexability that the f32 aperture offers, it makes it a great lens for landscapes because you can keep everything in focus.
One thing to note about the GN version is that the focus is on a cam, not a helical, and at closer distances a tiny movement of the focusing ring can have a major effect on the focus. This may be the reason for the reputation about it being lacking in sharpness, you have to be very careful under about 12 feet. What you may want to do is find a camera shop that will let you try out the new version 45mm f2. Shoot a roll of K64 and see how it looks. Please post the results, as I stated, my GN is starting to get a tiny bit of internal haze and I am thinking about getting the P lens to replace it.
The f4 micro has a great reputation but I can state strongly that the new AF micro is probably every bit as good, 1 stop faster, and also works perfectly as a manual focus lens.
Nikon got the feel for the focusing ring perfect, not too stiff and not too loose. The f4 is pretty rare and if you cannot find one go to a local shop and try out the AF lens, it is a keeper. I will add one other note, the absolutely sharpest lens that I own is not a 35mm lens, it is a mm f3. Back when Kodak released K64 in format I used some to test out this lens and was stunned by the results, detail using a 30x magnifier was incredible. A focus mode switch allows you to quickly switch between auto and manual focus.
The lens is a G-type, which means there are no aperture rings, so adjusting the focus is and zoom is easier. Nikon also used an anti-flare coating, extra-low dispersion and a super integrated coating. The lens doesn't have as large of a range as some other telephotos, but sits at the best price without sacrificing things like sharpness and clarity. Zoom lenses are designed to bring subjects up close—this Nikkor mm AF-S lens is an excellent option for focusing on distant sports action and wildlife, as well as staying far enough away to go unnoticed for candid shots.
This Nikon lens has a fast f2. Paired with the round nine-blade diaphragm, the lens allows the background, bokeh elements to retain more of their appearance. Full of features like nano crystal coating and an included lens hood, this lens is a great addition to any Nikon photographer's gear.
The speed coupled with the wide zoom range, however, does come with a high price tag. The price tag on this Nikon zoom lens is very enticing—but this isn't just a bare minimum lens.
The mm range makes it a great addition to any of Nikon's DX format kits, zooming in quite a bit closer than most kit lenses. With vibration reduction included, camera shake is minimized even when fully zoomed.
Like most Nikon lenses, it also has a smooth, quiet operation. Nikon's lens coatings help reduce ghosting and glare. The downside is that the minimum aperture is 4. For the price tag, however, the features can't be beat. Telephoto zoom can get expensive, but this Nikon AF-S VR Nikkor mm lens has an extensive zoom range without the extensive price tag. Vibration reduction is essential with such a powerful zoom, and this model uses Nikon's VR II, which allows the shutter speed to be slowed by four more stops before camera shake sets in.
The nine-blade aperture helps soften and defocus the background, despite the slower f4. And speaking of focus, this lens uses internal focusing, which means the lens doesn't move while focus — internal focusing generally means faster autofocus plus the filter doesn't rotate. This lens is also made with two different glass elements to reduce aberration. A more expensive lens would get you more speed and better low light performance, but for the price, this lens has a nice set of features.
Nikon's AF-S Nikkor mm f4. The difference between this model and the pricer VR IF Zoom Lens model is the lack of internal focusing — this lens won't focus quite as fast and the entire lens will move to focus. But, this lens is also significantly lighter and less expensive. Nikon has included their VR II image stabilization, nine blade diaphragm and integrated coatings. And as with most lenses, this Nikon has a quiet autofocus motor. The zoom range is small, but perfect for the adjusting the composition of wide angle shots.
The lens is classified as a super wide angle, with a to 84 degree coverage. The coatings, extra-low dispersion elements and aspherical design allows this lens to offer excellent sharp shots, even in the corners and edges of the photo.
The internal focus system allows the lens to focus without changing the length of the lens. The fast f1. The nine blade aperture helps prevent distortion in the background, which, thanks to the low aperture, can be very soft. And to justify the price tag even further, Nikon has included all of their top lens coatings and dispersion elements, as well as aspherical lens elements. Nikon used ten different elements to help eliminate softness at the edges, including lens coatings, extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical lenses.
Sharp focus is achieved through a quiet motor, and rear focus is available when used with compatible camera bodies. Focus is adjusted through a switch on the lens for fast changes between auto and manual. The mm range on this Nikkor lens allows for a much wider angle of view than the standard kit lens that accompanies most smaller Nikon DSLRs.
The f3. This wide angle can also focus as close as 9. With internal focusing and a quiet motor, the focus on this lens is fast and sharp—plus it won't change the length of the lens, a big plus when using the manual focus option. Nikon has also included lens coatings to reduce glare, three aspherical lens elements to cut down distortion and extra-low dispersion elements.
Lens coatings, extra-low dispersion elements and three aspherical lenses are all part of the design on this lens. The seven blade diaphragm helps the out of focus objects to appear more natural. The internal focus system means the focus is fast—plus the lens doesn't change length as the focus changes. The two-in-one type of lens is not only nice on the budget, but nice for traveling light as well.
The lens can focus as close as nine inches for macro shots. The 28mm length is excellent for a getting wide shots without a lot of distortion. For the price, a f2. With extra lens coatings to minimize distortion, this lens is a great value. Fixed lenses are excellent budget options because they don't sacrifice speed for price. This Sigma brand lens has an excellent f1. With a 7. This Sigma has a nine blade diaphragm for a realistic look to even the out-of-focus elements, plus internal focus so any filters or hoods will stay in place.
Sigma used two aspherical elements in their design, as well as ecological glass that's free of lead and arsenic. Sigma is an excellent budget alternative manufacturer that still produces a quality product. The zoom on this Sigma brand lens allows you to adjust the cropping of your wide angle shots a bit faster.
The mm range is a super wide angle lens. Despite the price, this lens still includes low dispersion elements and aspherical lenses to help minimize the distortion that's common in wide angle lenses. Multiple use lenses help make that camera gear budget stretch a bit further. The 90 degree angle of view and. Constructed with aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements, images taken with the lens shouldn't have a very noticeable amount of distortion.
The built-in lens hood helps to eliminate glare from the sun, making this lens an excellent option for landscape photography.
The size of this fixed lens, with a weight of less than eight ounces, also makes it an excellent option for travel photographers. The minimum focus distance of less than 10 inches means this lens can handle basic close-ups as well. The seven blade diaphragm and low aperture capabilities will allow for a nice depth of field. Compatible with both full frame and ASP-C sensor cameras, you won't necessarily need to upgrade the lens if you upgrade your camera.
A fixed telephoto lens doesn't have the same versatility, but the extra speed is often worth the trade-off.
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