Reviews written by Joe_C

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Reviews of cameras, lenses, tripods, heads and other accessories written by Joe_C

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Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4 E ED VR

Pros: clear, good relative opening, effective stabilizer

Cons: price, lack of tropicalization

Opinion: It's a little "cicciotta" optics to be a standard zoom for DX format, but it's the price to pay for a relative opening a little wider than the classic kit zoom (f / 2.8-4 instead of the more classic f / 3.5-5.6) .rnThe mechanical construction, although good, is certainly not on the nikon "pro" standard. It 's the classic zoom that extends into three sections, it reminds me a lot of 18-70, always Nikkor, which I have since the days of the D70.rnThe results in the field are excellent, the shots are very clear and almost all optical aberrations are reasonably contained. Distortion quite evident, but comes away well in post-production. The stabilizer works fine.rnAF not very fast, but acceptable for general use. For sporting or naturalistic photography, you would probably need something more "sprint" .rnComunque the AF is very precise on my machines, I did not have to make compensations.rnRubber gasket apart, it is not sealed(tropicalized) against atmospheric agents. Too bad, since Nikon this lens if he does pay a lot'.rnVolevo standard zoom lens good for the DX and in the end I took this, even though it has variable opening relative. It seemed to me the best compromise currently on the market between size, performance and versatility, with reference to this type of objectives.

sent on March 17, 2018

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM S

Pros: Good image quality even at full aperture, robust construction, sealing, Quick AF

Cons: Hood a bit 'awkward to assemble, use freehand difficult due to its weight, light fall on the edges a bit' too high at full aperture

Opinion: It 'a nice optics, which allows you to achieve more than decent without asking for a bank loan to buy a telephoto lens fixed type eg. 500 f / 4 at home Nikon, with results still dignified. rnPersonalizzabile freely by computer. rnIl hood is well done but is a bit 'awkward to remove and replace, and the "cap" lens is not there, you use the lens hood cap. rnPesa much, but you know this before you buy. Freehand, personally, I tired quickly and I find it difficult to get sharp shots despite the good stabilizer. Very good instead of monopod or tripod + head bilanciere.rnDevo yet to test the full potential, but at the moment I am more than satisfied: it allowed me, at acceptable price, to have a sufficient magnification and good quality for birds rn

sent on January 01, 2016

Manfrotto 496 RC2

Pros: stable, robust and versatile

Cons: nothing to report

Opinion: In my view, has an excellent quality / price ratio. The use of a 190 same brand and they never gave stability problems. Sometimes I climb on top of a slide also fine for macro photography and works great even così.rnSecondo me is recommended for many situations, except in cases where it is essential to something even more robust for optical camera + really heavy

sent on August 16, 2014

Manfrotto 190 X PROB

Pros: Stable and well costruito.Molto versatile in that it allows great adaptability of positions, editable quickly

Cons: A little 'longish (you must consider that it is in 3 sections) and lightweight (aluminum)

Opinion: I am very satisfied. Combined with a good head can solve the vast majority of cases where it is appropriate to a tripod. I can carry it without any difficulty in the spaces of the photo backpack (even if the head sticks out a bit 'if the backpack is not "maxi") rnVa well in the house for photo shoots macro / still life

sent on August 01, 2014

Nikon 1 18.5mm f/1.8

Pros: crisp, light, relative aperture wide enough

Cons: fall light at full aperture visible, does not appear to be very "robust"

Opinion: The photos are great, even wide open at both the center and the edges are buoni.rnMessa to focus quickly and accurately, nice focus (within the limits of a system that uses a sensor to 1''). RnPerfetto for the system "one" , along with the 10mm f / 2,8 is a pairing light and efficient, allowing you to deal with many situations are very satisfied with successo.rnNe

sent on February 15, 2014

Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR

Pros: Very sharp between 70 and 200 mm.rnCompatto and light. VR very functional

Cons: A little 'soft at 300 mm. Blurred enough "hard"

Opinion: It 'a good telephoto if you want to stay light and not spend a fortune. The optical performance are good, considering the price. I use it along with a D300 and the combination is well balanced. But it was ok even with the VR D80.rnMAF fast enough and effective. rnEsteso to 300 mm all appears very solid (the inside of the lens comes out a lot and plus the length of the excellent lens hood supplied), however, use it for a while 'and is still perfectly ok.rnA my opinion consigliabilissimo is a handyman in your area.

sent on January 02, 2013