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Officially, it’s called the Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Aspherical (IF), quite a handful for a lens name. This was announced by Tamron a few weeks back and is an update to the previous non–stabilized model. If you recall the older model, it is a good performer for an f/2.8 zoom, especially [...]
Nikon has finally released the first true ultra–wideangle lens for its DX cameras, the AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED. With Canon users already using the popular 10-22 UWA for a few years now, entry–level shooters with Nikon bodies can now enjoy extreme wide angle photography without resorting to third–party manufacturers like Sigma and Tamron.
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Have you encountered the rumored Nikon AF-S Nikkor 10-18mm f/4 G ED N? It would’ve been a good addition to Nikon’s lens lineup except that now, they’re telling us it is a fake.
Do you think it’s a fake?
DPReview just came out with a gallery of sample photos from the recently announced Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G. Based on what I saw, there’s no reason this lens won’t be a bestseller. Aside from looking like a good performer, there isn’t much alternative, even more if you consider the price.
Sample photos from the [...]
The Tamron 10-24mm ultrawide has been on the radar for most shooters looking for a cheap wideangle lens so this review over at DPReview.com should provide helpful. For the money you pay, this lens is certainly a good one. A good buy.
Finally, a camera maker does the right thing they should’ve done a long time ago. Nikon has just announced a DX lens that will surely be the new favorite normal lens for everyday DX shooters — the AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G.
Set at USD $199, though not exactly cheap, is a reasonable price for a [...]
I’m sure a lot of us have been eagerly waiting for reviews of the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, now here’s the first one from DPReview!
The lens gets the “recommended” badge but with reservations. If you manage to read the complete review though, you’d realize that there are several compromises in this lens that would [...]
Tamron has just announced the Tamron SP AF 10–24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF), a new ultrawide that should supersede the slower Tamron SP AF11–18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) which they’ve offered as a wide–angle alternative for Canon and Nikon shooters for a while now.
The range for this ultrawide is better than similar [...]
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a new image–stabilized (using Nikon’s Vibration Reduction technology) zoom lens created as the kit lens for the new Nikon D90. On paper, it is a good lens with a long and usable range that will appeal greatly to first–time digital SLR buyers. The only thing that [...]
Superzooms are typically average optical performers, but consumers love them. For lensmakers, they can be a huge bulk of overall sales, likely the reason why the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS generates a huge amount of traffic for this site. It all started with the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX, the excellent [...]
Are you shooting full–frame? If you’re looking for alternatives to normal lenses from Canon and Nikon, maybe you should consider the soon to be available Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM.
Sigma has finally decided to create a normal lens that should be a cheaper option if you’re looking for something with at least f/1.4 maximum [...]
The Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC Fisheye HSM is another new lens announced by Sigma that should get other lens makers quickly making their own equivalent. Just like the probably more interesting Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC Circular Fisheye HSM, this is another prime fisheye that should fill the void for APS–C digital SLR shooters [...]
Sigma has just announced the first circular fisheye lens for APS–C digital SLR cameras in the Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC Circular Fisheye HSM. When used in a 1.5x crop SLR body like the new Nikon D300 as well as those before it, this new lens will produce an image with a 180 degree angle [...]
Olympus has just announced it’s new Four Thirds format body, the E-3. This new body can do 5 frames per second of continuous shooting, at 10 megapixels. To complement this new SLR body, they also have several pro–level lenses (and a 2x teleconverter) announced at the same time, namely:
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm (24-120mm) 1:2.8-4.0 SWD
ZUIKO [...]
Among Nikon’s recently announced super–telephotos, the Nikon 600mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR has the highest reach and is expected to command the highest price. Designed mostly for sports, news, and wildlife use, this is expected to be present in the arsenal of the most sought–after porfessionals.
Ultra-fast aperture, super telephoto lens.
VR II (Vibration Reduction) offers [...]
A super–telephoto lens, the Nikon 500mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR should be well suited for sports and news photography as well as those into wildlife, allowing for great reach at excellent quality. Featuring Nikon’s VR (Vibration Reduction) technology, this is expected to cost a premium but quality should be well worth the price, for [...]
The Nikon 400mm f/2.8G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR is an similar to a previous model, but adding Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) technology, an image stabilization system not unlike Canon’s IS.
Ultra-fast aperture, super telephoto lens.
VR II (Vibration Reduction) offers effects equivalent to using a shutter speed 4 stops faster.
Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare.
Closest focusing [...]
The Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR is a new ultra–wideangle zoom lens from Nikon that is designed to work with full–frame bodies like the new Nikon D3, with f/2.8 constant aperture to boot! This should rival the Tokina 12-24mm which is one of the ultra–wide favorites for current DX/APS–C and full–frame shooters.
The key features:
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The Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR is a new standard zoom lens that should replace its 28-70 f/2.8 sibling, similar to Canon’s 24-70 L. Compact construction reminds us of the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and the Tamron 17-50 f2/.8.
Features are listed as:
24-70mm zoom range (DX equivalent: 36-105mm).
Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare.
Slim, durable and [...]
The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM is a revision of an older model, likely made available to take advantage of the 22 megapixel sensor on the just announced Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III. The product page at Canon USA’s site has these details:
Ultra-wide angle lenses have always been in demand by architectural, corporate, and [...]