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 | Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED Pros: General robustness (except the zoom ring), acceptable sharpness on sensors <= 16Mpix. Used market price. Cons: Heterogeneous quality depending on the focal lengths. Opinion: This is a patriarch that I acquired the year it was released. I worked with this object for years in events. Probably the weakest of the 14-24 / 24-70 / 70-200 triptych. With the progress of optics, our requirements push us to depreciate it in favor of modern lenses... however at the second-hand price <500€, it remains a good deal for the non-professional who needs a large aperture . That said, I ended up selling it. The reason is that as my experience progressed, I criticized it more and more for the distortions on the edges at 24mm (as well as the terrible chromatic aberrations at this focal length), also its lack of sharpness at 70mm. I ended up favoring the much better 35-50mm focal range. Finally, on D750 (24Mpix), I did not consider it to be up to modern competitors. In my opinion, it all depends on the price you get it for on the second-hand market... sent on January 26, 2024 |
 | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.8 G ED Pros: Moderate distortion, excellent sharpness across the whole lens from f/4, chromatic aberrations contained, light weight. Cons: Price, but it's still €250 less than the Z version when it launched. Opinion: I'm rediscovering this lens that I've had for a while, but I would specifically like to talk about its use on APS-C, to obtain a 35mm equivalent, for which I have carried out numerous tests. To start, I had to compensate the AF at -20 on Nikon D500, but this is probably specific to my body (?). Moreover, once the AF was satisfactory, I tested the rendering of the lens at 1.5m, 2m, 5m, 7m, with a centered subject, then semi-off-center and finally off-center, at apertures f/2, f /2.8, f/4, f/5.6 and f/8 (more closed does not interest me for my use). I must affirm the astonishing similarity of my modest observations, with the results of the professional test of DXOMark on D500!!! On a centered subject, it's excellent from f/2. On the other hand, the result is disappointing (yet APS-C uses the center of the lens and its periphery) on the edges for an off-centre subject. The best rendering is obtained at f/5.6... Of course, on Full Frame (eg D750), the results are better everywhere, even at full aperture. Regarding its ergonomics, everything has been said here, I would simply add that the plastic aspect which is often criticized for the f/1.8 range, seems to me on the contrary a certain advantage for the weight... Finally, everything leads to believe that its Z version is even better, but also significantly more expensive :/ In conclusion, the idea of getting a 35mm mounted on APS-C did not quite convince me. I would rather reserve it for what it is made of: an excellent 24mm;) sent on August 16, 2023 |
 | Nikon AF-S 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5 E ED Fisheye Pros: + Incredible sharpness up to f / 16, still very acceptable up to f/22 or f/29. + Fisheye 8mm for circular, 14mm or 15mm for diagonal in a single lens. + The cap clings to the sun visor, it's practical not to dirty the front glass. Cons: ~ More Bi-focal lens than real zoom, but in my opinion, it does the job! - The lateral light gives flare. - The "Slip-on Front Lens Cap LC-K102" becomes embarrassing when you take it off. You no longer know where to put it. Opinion: This is the kind of preferred goal, beyond reason. As Diego Camorani tells us, we like it or hate it. Personally, this is the lens that inspires me the most ... BUT, very often, the scene that you would like to photograph is not suitable for a FishEye ... it is only specific to this lens, which at on the contrary, allows two solutions: the circular and the diagonal. I would like to say that the rating given by Juza users, for once, does not reflect reality. This lens is worth at least as much as its Canon counterpart ... or more. I recommend this article which, in my opinion, best corresponds to my experience in the field: https://www.lenstip.com/538.1-Lens_review-Nikon_Nikkor_AF-S_Fisheye_8-15_mm_f_3.5-4.5E_ED_review.html In conclusion, I absolutely do not regret my purchase, and I am not afraid to say that Nikon has put on the market an exceptional lens ... and it is rare enough to say it. sent on February 17, 2020 |
 | Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR Pros: Versatile, addictive, weight, sharpness. Cons: Noticeable drop in sharpness, combined with the Nikon TC-14E III in distances greater than 9m. Opinion: This lens is simply my favorite of all those I have used. It's not the best, but it's so convenient to use! I use it relentlessly since its purchase. On FX, it allows portrait and street events for details. On DX, it allows the sport and the animal. On DX + TC-14E III, it covers the birds, although a little short and it loses 1 Diaph. Regarding the sharpness, I would say that it depends on several factors. From 1m40 to 3m, in proxy mode, with or without TC-14E III, on FX or DX, it's "Razor Sharp". And it's amazing to be able to photograph flying insects with such ease. (see my gallery) From 3m to 9m, according to my many tests, it is excellent, but especially without the TC-14E III, because with, the loss of sharpness is in my opinion quite noticeable. From 9m to 25m (but this is only my experience in the field), it becomes more average, because I think the image is significantly degraded by the multiplier. At the infinite, even a castle in clear weather for example, with multiplier, I would be much more critical on the quality of the image rendered. Of course, an AF setting is to consider and can really make the difference. (for me: D500 + 300PF + TC -1.4 = +6 AF). In comparison, I think that the AF adjustment of the Sigma by the dock is much more interesting, because it takes into account at least 4 key distances (16 for a zoom). Regarding the stabilizer, I find it very effective until 1/200. But it depends on each photographer and his ability not to add unnecessary shaking. ;) In conclusion, I would say that I find it EXTRAORDINARY. However, if you want to photograph small birds, make sure you have an approach as discreet as possible, because mounted on DX with multiplier X1.4, it gives 630mm, fully usable freehand ... but it is a bit short :( sent on December 13, 2019 |
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