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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S Pros: Sharpness, smooth rendering from center to edge, construction, blurry, AF fast and accurate enough Cons: generous dimensions, manual focus difficult to manage intuitively, non-standard filters for a 50mm/f/1.8 Opinion: Used first as a portrait lens on a Z50, then as a handyman lens on a Z6II. It impresses with full-aperture sharpness both in the center and at the edges. I also use it for astrophotography and in this field it surpasses all the 50mm Nikon previously tested (AF-D 50mm f/1.4, AF-S 50mm f/1.4G, AF-S 50mm f/1.8G). Fast AF, not very fast, but accurate. Excellent resistance to flare and reflections. Transition from blurry to the pleasant and pasty focusing plane, while showing excellent sharpness, which is not always easy to find in hyper sharp optics. Vignetting under control and in any case eliminable in post-production. I found two unsuccessful aspects, the first the choice to combine it with a generous filter thread, but not justifiable by the size of the front lens that is still small, so much so that with a stepdown ring and normal 52mm filters it does not vignette at all, indeed I saw that it does not vignette even with 48mm filters!. The second aspect instead is endemic in the Z optical system and I think it concerns only me (!): I find little feeling with manual focus just when I use it for astrophotography and you need to move the focus infinitesimally, you risk I have to exceed or not move the focus at all, especially when you work in the cold and with gloves, and it's a shame because the large focus ring lends itself very well to be operated in any situation. That said, the build quality is excellent. I don't particularly like the 50mm focal length on full frame, but this lens made me reconsider it sent on January 09, 2022 |
 | Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8 G ED VR Pros: Lightning fast and precise AF also with the Z system, excellent quality although perhaps improveable, maximum opening perfectly exploitable, useful stabilizer but that suffers from age, well balanced, holds the multipliers excellently. impeccable construction. Cons: Weight Opinion: Taken to replace the 200-500 f/5.6E VR. Superior sharpness, embarrassingly faster and more precise AF, especially on the Z (Z6II) system, two more stops are really convenient at 300mm. With 2X it is less brilliant than 200-500mm at 500mm, but it is still perfectly acceptable. The zoom wins for the stabilizer, but for everything else the 300 is better. I find it even more versatile, from portrait to sports, passing through a bit of naturalistic and astrophotography. The weight is felt at the end of the day but the shots offer an enviable clarity. Good with multipliers, especially with 1.4X, but also with the TC-20E III performance is valid. Old generation stabilizer, but still effective, although not comparable with new ones. I would have expected a better behavior than the stabilizer in combination with the Z6 II, thinking it would take advantage of stabilization on the mirrorless sensor, but instead there are practically no differences from using it with a reflex. Impeccable construction, really velvety Bokeh and excellent three-dimensionality. sent on April 01, 2021 |
 | Nikon Macro 35mm f/4.5 Multiphot System Pros: Sharpness very high, offers the best already wide open, small and compact, working distance rather high considering the magnification within Cons: Should be used on bellows or extension tubes, the diaphragm does not have the usual shots every stop, can not mount a lens hood does not have a thread for filters or other accessories, out of production for several years Opinion: Optics excellent for macro driven, at least above the ratio of 2X. It works very well on a wide range of magnifications, up to 20:1 on the sensor. Little axial chromatic aberration and spectacular risolvenza already at full aperture. Too bad it is out of production and needs to be used on bellows or extension tubes. The small size of the barrel facilitate the provision of accurate flash for illumination of the subject, also helped by the working distance rather high. It has a thread filters and even another solution to apply a ring flash or a system such as the SB-R200. Style does not have a lens hood, but the anti-reflective coating is quite effective despite the age of the project. Too bad it is out of production and that there are a few around even in the used market. The attack is the classic RMS microscope objectives and this allows you to use it on virtually all systems and mirrorless cameras on the market today. sent on July 05, 2013 |
 | Nikon 20-35mm f/2.8 D IF Pros: Compact, lightweight, very good quality, robust Cons: Missing the motor inside the lens, minimum focusing rather "long", some minor problems with the reflections in certain circumstances, as the extreme borders Opinion: It 'was my first extreme wide-angle zoom. Used before on film (F5 and F801) and then on digital, mostly with D700. Excellent resolution and good performance over the entire field, only the extreme corners are a bit 'soft, but improve by stopping down a few stops. At full coverage and a more than adequate, it becomes very good at f / 4. Very practical to use, but the biggest drawback is the minimum focusing a bit 'too long. It should utiolizzato with cameras equipped with motor for AF and uses 77mm filters, very comfortable. Some problems with flare, especially compared with the Nikon AF-D 20mm f / 2,8 which is superior optical performance in these situations, but overall sharpness as I preferred this to the zoom focal length lenses. sent on May 02, 2013 |
 | Nikon D800E Pros: Extended dynamic range, good performance at high ISO, excellent resolution, accurate and manageable exposure, AF still higher than the D700, high-quality video Cons: Thickest of the D700, not record-breaking burst and no longer uses the classic battery of the previous D700, D300, D200, etc ... Opinion: The high resolution allows you to make the most of any point of view, from the economic to the most sophisticated. The speed and accuracy of autofocus is improved compared to the D700, especially for moving subjects. Have changed a bit 'commands but only seem more rational. The 36 Mpixel stand out even in high ISO, which are able to maintain a surprising detail, without the usual pulping you see in the photos taken with the camera of the previous generation. The lack of anti aliasing filter for now has not given contraindications. Pictures of nature, portraits, macro and some landscape have not yet shown the appearance of moiré as I thought that will be even less present than on the old D700. E 'changed the shutter sound, thanks to probably the third motor in the camera, it is very quiet, but the noise is dry and fast, and is easily manageable with the Q mode Excellent management of flash, even wirelessly. Does not shine for the barrage but 4 frames / sec consider it an acceptable minimum. I do not have the time to highlight gaps in the case I will take to change the review sent on April 28, 2012 |
 | Nikon AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED Pros: Excellent optical quality, sturdy construction, limited focus breathing Cons: Quite impressive and heavy. Opinion: Little to say, the optical quality is excellent, the focus is similar to that of the best fixed focal length lenses. The autofocus is fast and accurate. Comfortable keys to lock the AF in AF-C. The lens hood is bulky but extremely valuable. Suffers a bit 'backlight 200mm and there is a slight drop in performance at full aperture. Performs well with multipliers, and with the TC-14E ??II and TC-20E III with which èvisibile a smaller decrease in visible performance, returning very good closing only one stop. With a close-up lens 500D Canon turns into a great tele macro. I entusisasma positively attack the tripod, but for now I have not encountered problems (vibrations) as is the case in the AF-S 300mm f / 4 sent on March 16, 2012 |
 | Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 G ED Pros: Razor sharp even at room temperature and up to the edges, very good mechanical construction, fast and responsive AF and tropical Cons: It can not be mounted directly filters, heavy and slightly unbalanced forward, some limitations with the reflections due to the huge front lens, a little 'Distortion but easily correctable Opinion: And 'perspective expensive but considering what it offers is considered almost economy. Truly exceptional performance at all focal lengths and at any aperture. Can not mount filters, even in gelatin in the back, but several new solutions are coming from third parties to remedy the problem (Lee, LucrOit, Photodiox, etc ...). When disassembling, the lens is quite heavy and unbalanced forward, you must support it properly. It goes better with the bodies of a certain "weight". Fast and accurate AF, among other things with an interesting focus on a rather limited for photos within easy reach. Outstanding on the FX format, becomes an equally excellent 21-36mm on DX SLR. I use it as a wide-angle zoom "standard" on the D300s. The huge front lens intercepts easily sources of light, so it is quite sensitive to certain reflexes, but even so considering the angle of view and the number of lenses of which it is composed. My Nikkor 15mm fixed focal length, for example, is much more sensitive to the impact of this zoom. At 24mm the problem is almost invisible because the front lens moves back in fixed lens hood, which, however, is constructed of plastic material, perhaps in order to better absorb possible shocks and does not transfer the energy directly to the delicate internal mechanisms of optics . sent on February 17, 2012 |
 | Nikon AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G Micro Pros: Small, cheap, get 1: 1 without additional optical quality very good Cons: Slight residual longitudinal chromatic aberration, working distance not extensive Opinion: For a little over 200 euro new perspective is very respectable. Costs a fraction of other Micro Nikkor but the performance that can provide are not so distant, indeed! Does not shine for the working distance to the reproduction ratio of 1:1, but for 40mm focal length is still far enough away, I would say that I did not notice particular differences with my old Micro Nikkor 55mm. There is a residue of LOCA that is especially noticeable at the widest apertures and in condition of strong contrast, but nothing to worry about. The definition is high, just below that of the micro nikkor 105, but much higher than that obtained with optical zoom or macro lens systems or additional extension tubes. Suffer very little, I would say almost nothing, flare and reflections. And 'only compatible with DX SLR. sent on February 11, 2012 |
 | Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4 D Pros: Small, relatively cheap, bright, good performance diaphragms power, low distortion Cons: Very soft wide open, AF sometimes inaccurate Opinion: I picked it up in 1996 to capture the passage of the comet Hale Bopp. It was the focal brighter than I could afford at the time. At full aperture is rather soft in the center, improves at f / 2 and becomes very good at f / 2.8, even if the best is achieved at f / 5.6. Little distortion and relatively good resistance to flare, while a f / 1.4. The focus has been shown in AF are not always accurate, but with different bodies. Not much but at f / 1.4 even an inch makes a difference. He has good size very small. The new AF-S G is a completely different music, much drier wide open, offers the same excellent prerformance intermediate diaphragms and surgical precision in focus; nowadays not much point in buying the old model, also saw its little price difference. sent on October 05, 2011 |
 | Nikon AF 20mm f/2.8 D Pros: Small, lightweight, inexpensive, excellent resistance to flare, excellent sharpness in the center Cons: Poor quality at the edges at the widest apertures (down to f / 5.6), the focus ring to focus also rotates in AF mode and can not be done without removing the coupling, the AF works only with machines equipped with engine AF integrated Opinion: Optical advisable, small and light with a fairly large field of view on FX. The quality is very high in the center even wide open, but the edges are much softer, even by closing one stop. F / 5.6 becomes valid on the entire screen. The distortion is barely visible and resistance to flare is very high. Dx judgment is similar even if the edges are a bit 'meeglio. sent on October 05, 2011 |
 | Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4 G Pros: Optical quality, precise AF Cons: AF not fast, a bit 'of distortion, built a little' "chubby" Opinion: I got it in a kit with the D700. I had the previous Nikon AF 50mm f / 1,4 D and Nikkor AI-S 50mm f / 1.4 manual focus. This optically beats them both as clarity and pleasantness of focus. Between f / 1.4 f / 2 is clearly superior, then the differences become thinner until it becomes almost invisible. It has a little 'distortion and AF is not quite instantaneous but it has proven very accurate, and between the two features just prefer the precision optics so bright. Maybe it's not my ideal focal, I prefer some millimeters less or more FX, but Dx is a very interesting perspective for portraits ambientati. I did a quick test, between D700 + AF 85mm f / 1,4 D and D300s + AF-S 50mm f / 1.4 G and apart from the physiological difference in focus, the yield, such as sharpness, is not very different, all ' another. sent on September 28, 2011 |
 | Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 D ED Pros: Minimum distance of focus, affordable price, size and weight Cons: Optical performance very good but not at the top of its class, it lacks VR, AF is not lightning, Tripod stand for improvement Opinion: I took it and used it for about a year. Having (just) tried the 300 f / 2.8 AF-S I noticed two downsides: the optical performance, while very good are lower than the big brother, both with the same diaphragm is both wide open. Furthermore, the AF is slower than the verisone 2.8, maybe because the minimum focusing is greater. For the rest I find a perspective very successful and is a cheaper alternative for entering the world of Nikon telephoto focal length lenses. It feels a bit 'the lack of a VR and a tripod support for bill better. Ideal for close-ups with the focus really close. sent on September 28, 2011 |
 | Nikon TC-20E III Pros: The best multiplier of 2X Nikon Cons: High price, limited performance increase compared to the previous version (at least from the viewpoint with which I have tried) Opinion: I had the first TC-20E I used occasionally with zoom Nikon AF-S 80-200mm f / 2.8 IF ED. I switched to this version drawn by the optical scheme renewed. The improvement but there has been very limited, only the edges now appear much more incised, while in the center of the frame I did not notice significant differences. And 'maybe a hair sharper wide open, but it is difficult to confirm impressions. I've read that with other focal lengths (fixed) the performance is much better. For the moment I can make a 160-400mm f / 5,6 decent quality and with a very fast and accurate AF, better than the 80-400mm AF-D. sent on September 28, 2011 |
 | Nikon TC-14E II Pros: Small and lightweight, insignificant degradation of the optical performance of the lens which is coupled Cons: Nothing to report except that it is only compatible with a limited number of AF-S and AF-I. can not be mounted on the optical AF and AF-D or the manual focus Opinion: Weight and dimensions are very small, you can keep permanently in your bag. It fits only some lenses. I tested it with the Nikon AF-S 80-200mm f / 2.8 IF ED and maintains very good performance. The AF does not slow down. I use it as a valid substitute for Nikon 300mm f / 4, with the advantage of having a variable focal length. The conisglio although an increase in focal length of only 1.4 x may seem small sent on September 28, 2011 |
 | Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR Pros: Optical quality, VR, very versatile focal range, performance at close range Cons: Mechanical construction a little 'economic price above the average brightness is not exciting Opinion: It 's the classic goal-rounder, with a small but very useful focal range and quality very high. The 16mm are made immediately and feel the difference with the classic 18mm can be appreciated immediately as a major field of view covered. The stabilization is very well his duty and compensates, in part, the brightness far from exciting. Good management and reflected in the backlight and very good performance at all focal lengths and at any aperture. A 85mm, for example, the highest quality is obtained already at full aperture (f / 5.6), diaframmando is only increases the depth of field. The best alternative may be old but still valid 17-55mm f / 2.8, but this has a focal range of lesser weight and a much higher price, accompanied by a qwualità not dissimilar. sent on September 27, 2011 |
 | Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4 D Pros: Excellent mechanical construction, high optical quality, especially in the center even at full aperture, focus and excellent three-dimensional effect, low contrast and pastel effect Cons: The focus ring is turned off through a ring on the lens when you switch from AF to MF, the yield on the edge is not comparable to that at the center Opinion: One of the few lenses that I consider definitive. Ideal for portraits can be use also declined to other genres keeping well in mind the performance it offers, or excellent sharpness in the center and pastel colors contrasts moderate. Blurred excellent and great three-dimensional effect. Give the best of themselves between f / 1.4 f / 2,8 but also to smaller apertures his focus is still "different" from many other lenses. A bit 'bulky with the lens hood screw that you can not turn when storing the lens. Fast AF and I have not noticed problems with back or front focus with the D700, the D300 is only a few mm can spabliare the fire, but nothing serious. There's a little 'purple fringing at wider apertures in areas of high contrast, but Capture NX 2 eliminates them automatically, giving high quality images. One of my favorite optical sent on September 27, 2011 |
 | Nikon AF 16mm f/2.8 D Fisheye Pros: Small, light Cons: At the edge is not perfect at room temperature, improves a lot to f / 5.6, minimum focusing not great but average for the type of lens Opinion: Solid construction, does not have the built-in motor so it works only in AF conle cameras with AF motor right. The ring discharged to fire is not disabled dursnte automatic operation, so care must be taken not to touch during operation. Good control in the backlight. The quality is very good, it becomes good to the edges at f / 5.6 sent on September 27, 2011 |
 | Nikon D700 Pros: Robust construction, large and bright viewfinder, sensor with little noise, Af quite effective, built-in flash commander Cons: Sensor with high resolution but not enough, it has video capabilities, it lacks the dual slots for memory cards, although there is space in the compartment, the battery is not impressed by duration Opinion: I kept it for more than two and a half years in practice since arriving on the market. It 'a good camera with an exposure latitude and high noise content anyway. The battery life not very good but I solved using the grip MB-D10 battery with the D3 and so I increased the burst to 8 Fot / s. However, in this configuration the clutter exceeds that of the flagship D3. Overall I am more than satisfied with this body sent on August 08, 2011 |
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