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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Pros: Excellent sharpness especially between f8 / f11, excellent stabilization, AF speed, excellent quality / price ratio. Cons: For the purchase price none. Opinion: Purchased used for about 200 euros but practically equal to the new, I use it on my D7200 for still life (professional photos in the studio with excellent results) and for birdlife (without too many pretensions). If you want you can also venture some portraits, if the light allows it. It behaves very well already at full opening, does not vignette and distorts very little. Chromatic aberrations are almost nil. After 200mm it is the best of itself from f8 onwards. My specimen has the zoom ring not very fluid, but also other friends behave in about the same way. The AF ring, on the other hand, is very fluid, the distance scale is convenient and the possibility of being able to use the manual focus at any time, even with the selector set to AF. No back or front focus issues encountered. Of this lens is appreciated not only the sharpness, but also the excellent stabilization and a surprisingly silent, fast and precise AF considering the amateur use for which it is intended. It holds up very well the dense sensor of my D7200, for the price paid is worth 10/10. sent on October 28, 2021 |
 | Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 Pros: Very light and versatile, SILENT AF (but not USM), very good image quality already at f2 (Nikon version) Cons: It does not have the full time manual focus, maf sometimes inaccurate with artificial light Opinion: I bought it in Nikon version (aesthetically and dimensionally almost identical to 50mm 1.8 Nikkor) for less than 100 euros, and I'm satisfied with it. It must be said that the Nikon version (according to the reading around) is significantly better than the Canon version in terms of construction, however both versions use the same optical scheme of the Nikkor 35 f2, simple but effective. Constructively it is slightly inferior to the original Nikon (it lacks the dust seal around the attack, to say the same), but all in all it is built well, solid and well-finished plastics, metal attachment, very fluid focusing ring, it also has the distance window and is full frame (like the 50 1.8 af-s). The anti-reflective treatment on the lenses is barely visible, but apparently it is effective, I noticed very little flare and the images are very well contrasted, with excellent colors. On my Nikon D7200 (APS-C sensor) it performs definitely well already at f2 (even better than the Sigma 50 1.4 EX, which I own), where it shows good sharpness in the frame center. At f5.6 it is crisp and sharp from edge to edge, as only a fixed optics can do. The Bokeh is really not bad, the lens has only 7 slats but they are rounded. The autofocus is fast enough in ordinary use, and is all in all silent (you barely hear the sound of the internal moped), there are no buzzes or uncertainties, and it is quite precise. It rarely shows uncertainties when used under artificial light. The outer ring is well fried and very fluid, it does NOT rotate during focus, but it does not work when it is in autofocus (activating it in AF turns vacuum, therefore does not allow "full time" adjustment). The manual focus is comfortable and precise, nothing to report. Ultimately, it's definitely worth what it costs. sent on September 23, 2020 |
 | Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C Pros: Small, solid and well-built, exceptional sharpness for a superzoom even at TA, fast focus and silent Cons: It does not have full-time manual focus, not very effective stabilizer Opinion: Zoom all-rounder very versatile and powerful. I find it well built, compact and light, slightly larger than a 18-55 kit, the barrels are well fried and does not suffer at all from "zoom creep". The sharpness is very high even enlarging the photos to 100%, excellent color rendering and good contrast. Closing it by a stop results exceptional results at all focal points, even at 200mm the yield is very satisfactory, you do not notice any drops of contrast or sharpness. The focus is fast and I thought it was quite precise, even with very little light (but here also comes the excellent AF module of my Nikon D7200). The stabilizer is not very powerful, and at least on my D7200 the effect of sight stabilization is not visible (in the photos you can see it). Like the 17-50 2.8, on Nikon I get the bug of previewing the photos that remain on the screen, unless I press any button. The vignette is evident a little to all the focal points, which can be solved by closing the diaphragm a little or with photo editing programs that with a click eliminate or minimize any optical defects. The chromatic aberrations are not obvious, my specimen has an excellent collimation, and blurring point objects not known coma or other type of anomalies that would suggest an untreated optical system. The bokeh is a bit "nervous", especially when it concerns subjects with tree-lined backgrounds and with many details. If you detach the plans more, however, you don't notice much. Obviously the price to pay to have a zoom of these features and compact is the brightness, at 200mm closes at f6.3. Anyway using it during the day or with flash you will not have any problems whatsoever. It does not have full-time manual focus, the AF dial spins during focus (which is silent and fast), however the front element does not move, so there are no problems in using filters such as polarizers or graduated. In conclusion, I was very impressed by the sharpness and the rendering of the colors, I did not think that an 18-200 could be so sharp and satisfying. It is light, well built, with a beautiful metal attachment and a very well made satin finish. It is also programmable with the special usb dock (great for updating the firmware and to correct any back/front focus issues at various focal points and distances). I'm very happy to have him (re)bought it, I don't know how the older brother goes 18-300, as far as this, a nice 9 deserves it. sent on May 19, 2020 |
 | Huawei P20 Pro Pros: Excellent screen, excellent finishes, excellent materials, monstrous cameras (to be a smartphone) and as performance at the top of the category, battery life very generous, very fast, never lagga, water resistant. Cons: High weight, rear camera glasses too exposed. Opinion: I'm not a fan of a specific brand, I used smartphones of all brands. Made this duty premise, in July (after 1 year with Samsung S6 Edge gone half destroyed), I bought this Huawei P20pro, driven more by curiosity to try the photographic performance which according to some sites are at the top (for the moment ). Well, I was really surprised at the optical and photographic quality of this smartphone. By clicking in. DNG you get a really high quality and especially in good light conditions, it turned out to be great. In JPEG It is very appreciated the "night" mode, which allows you to take pictures freehand even with 4-6 seconds of exposure and get excellent shots even in the dark, without any traces of noise or ginings and without needing a stabilizer or flash, which I actually never used. I have to admit, I have a lot of fun. The main sensor 1/1.7 "(twice the size of the Iphone X, to be clear) produces little noise at high ISO, a good dynamic range and chromatic, excellent details and a blurred of all respect (thanks also to the main objective, equivalent to a 27mm 1.8). The other 2 rooms behave very well (especially the one dedicated to the NL, equivalent to an excellent 27mm 1.6). The third room is the less performant one because it mounts a rather small sensor (this one to have a greater equivalent focal length), but it allows an angle of field equivalent of 80mm to F 2.4, involving all the effects like a telephoto lens. In fact the zoom on this device up to 3x is virtually optical and not interpolated, and therefore allows you to have a decidedly superior quality to smartphones with single camera (fanboy Sony you have a reason). The video compartment is good but not excellent: you stop at a 4k 30 fps (from this point of view the other brands do much better). However, thanks to the high quality cameras the definition of the video is excellent, pity that there is no optical stabilization on the camera from 27mm (but only digital, lowering the resolution to FULLHD 30). Zooming in to 3x activates the second camera which is optically stabilized (both in video and camera mode). However it can be improved from this point of view. For the rest of the smartphone is built with excellent materials (glass and metal), the screen is a beautiful Super AMOLED with excellent definition and vibrant colors but not fired as in Samsung. The 4,000 mAh battery is very generous and allows 1.5 days of use without problems and without having to activate the various energy savings present in the menus. The phone almost never heats, and is also water resistant (IP67). The Android system runs fine, never lagga, games and apps are played fluidly. The Huawei interface is not bad but I use Nova Launcher Prime and I am fine. Wifi, GPS and NFC very fast, no problem. I don't feel the need for a memory expansion because the 128GB installed onboard is more than enough. Excellent audio output, the definition in headphones is very high and has a very good dynamic range. The supplied headphones play very well, though as design and functionality are simple earphones. This time Huawei did center, but maybe it would have cost a little less (I paid 810 euros, but had come out very little). sent on December 22, 2018 |
 | Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8 G Pros: Light, well built, compact and already sharp at f 1.8 Cons: Manual focus ring with some games Opinion: The 50ino is universal, and this G-series offers at very low price very high performance in terms of sharpness (higher than the other 50 that Nikon has in the catalog). The lens is light and the metal attachment also has a very useful gasket to protect the camera from dust or water infiltrations. The lens of per se is not weather sealed but once mounted a quality UV filter is virtually unattackable by water and dust. The sharpness is very good already from F 1.8 (although you highlight a bit of violet aberration or if you prefer "purple fringing"), at f2.8 is monstrously Sharp, at F4 is practically a scalpel. The autofocus is fast and extremely silent and precise, the manual ring but it seemed little usable because it has a little bit of vacuum and is not very smooth. As a price/performance ratio I think we are at the top, I use it on Nikon D7200 and as far as I'm concerned I can get the most out of its amazing sensor. A perspective to have and always keep with itself. sent on November 20, 2018 |
 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR II Pros: Light, versatile, excellent stabilizer, AF valid, low price Cons: Plastic attack Opinion: I have it as a back up goal. It works fine, small and extremely compact. I am satisfied with the yield, it was quite clear at all focal lengths and already open to satisfactions. Like every vignette zoom a little, however it has excellent resistance to flare (like the older brother 55-200 VR 2, which I own). Very efficient VR, discreet and silent autofocus. Maybe a little too opposed, tends to close the shadows. But as a general optical rendering goes even better than the 16-85 VR, try to believe. However, I can safely say that the era of "Plasticoni da Kit" is over, at least on the optical level. Mechanically, it is an entry level and it can be seen: plastic connection, not particularly fluid ring, non-friction autofocus ring. However on D7200 it works great and the quality of the images was very good. Promoted with a nice 9. :) sent on October 18, 2018 |
 | Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6 G VR II Pros: Sharpness to TA, lightness, focal length excursion, practicality of use, price Cons: Missing the lens Hood Opinion: I mounted it on the D7200, and optically speaking quietly holds up the comparison with the much more expensive 16 85 VR. The objective is very light, but to the touch it presents all in all well, and not too "cheap". The focus is lightning fast and hooks up without ever making mistakes (but this is also due to the D7200...). It's all plastic, the mechanics is from entry level as it is right that is given the price range (it is also found at 220 euros, new), but optically is formidable, crisp to 55 as at 200mm already at full aperture. At 200mm is very engraved, at F8 my specimen reaches the peak of sharpness that is remarkable from edge to edge, an unthinkable thing until a few years ago for an entry level optics. As if not enough the stabilizer VR2 works in an excellent way and compensates for up to 4 stops. If on the one hand the cheapness of the lens is paid in a plasticose mechanics (including attack), everything else has turned out beyond my expectations. The lightness of the lens, however, also has its cons: it is so light that in front of the D7200 almost does not feel, and at 200mm it is easy to run into the micro blur due to the vibration of the mirror, and there is no stabilizer that holds. Better to mount a third-party lens hood that weighs it down a bit. I do indeed just a note: the lack of the hood provided. sent on August 01, 2018 |
 | Fujifilm FinePix S100fs Pros: Excellent focal excursion, sharp lenses, sensor that from something more than other compact, good construction materials, good ergonomics Cons: Pronounced chromatic aberrations, it is not very fast Opinion: I owned it between 2009 and 2012, before switching to SLR. I must say it has given me a lot of satisfaction. The optics is stabilized and is very sharp at all aperlays and also at the maximum focal length (100 mm real, 400mm equivalent) and compared to other "compact" I think that even today is the best with regard to the sensor (a bit larger than the average) and high ISO yield. The raw format returns all in all acceptable photos up to 400 ISO and with good sharpness and dynamic range. The sensor, being 2/3 is not really tiny, is therefore able to guarantee a minimum of "detachment" between the planes, provided you use it at long focal lengths. The ergonomics are good, the machine body is robust, the AF is quite fast (but not lightning), the LCD screens work fine. Against the operating speed is not the maximum, and the optics suffer from showy chromatic aberrations, which do not go away even closing the diaphragm. sent on July 12, 2018 |
 | Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR Pros: 16mm excellent, good mechanics, excellent stabilizer, excellent lenses, very versatile, very good construction Cons: Brightness 3.5/5.6 Opinion: I received it as a gift from my girlfriend, and next to the excellent Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS, on Nikon D7200. I use it both for work and for "light" outputs. The construction is very solid, it is compact and manageable, excellent metal attachment with a gasket (the build quality outclasses the Sigma mentioned earlier). Excellent the zoom ring, but all in all fluid, has a distance scale, ultrasonic autofocus (very fast) with the possibility of overriding with a special AF ring, and a stabilizer that I think is excellent (has the double function " Normal "and" active ", and compensates for up to 4 stops). The focal excursion is its strong point, on APS/C It covers practically all focal lengths from 24 to 120mm, succeeding to compensate for most situations. Unfortunately the diaphragm is not fixed and closes quickly as you approach the 85mm. But it must be said that already at TA is very sharp, especially in the center, and returns remarkable results. Shooting in raw you keep away aberrations and vignetting from images: The files are practically perfect. I found the resistance to flare and backlight excellent. I have not found astigmatism or coma, point objects remain such. The level of detail of the lenses is very high, the 24 MP of my D7200 are not at all "castrated", although we are talking about a zoom little more than "amateur" (very relative term, nowadays). If you do not pretend to use it in extreme light conditions, is a fantastic lens, versatile and excellently built, with excellent sharpness and a blurry all in all good, if you know "pull". Rated 9. sent on July 10, 2018 |
 | Sigma AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Pros: Good construction, reasonable price, mechanically I do not mind, lightweight, macro 1:2 Cons: Slightly sharp at 300mm between f 5.6 and F8. You have to close to F11, overexpose by 1 stop. AF Noisy but accurate. Opinion: What about, I bought it used (mine is identical to the one in the picture but it belongs to the previous series, the D, with aperture ring and without AF motor) to just over 60 euros. The lens in itself does not disappoint, provided you use it in full light or on tripod. Discreet sharpness up to 200mm by closing a couple of stops. Up to 120mm keeps the F4 aperture, I would say not bad if you want to make some portrait. At 300 mm you have to close to F11 to match the sharpness of the less pushed focals. I think it is a normal thing given the price (it is an amateur zoommetto, light, to carry around without big claims). I mount it on the Nikon D7200 and I have no problem since my machine has the AF motor, and the lens focuses smoothly, by the way also quite quickly (but it is a bit noisy). The construction is good, it has the metal mount and, contrary to many other optics of similar price range, it has an internal "tunnel" behind the rear lens that allows to minimize the reflections and not expose the mechanics inside the sensor, when zooming. Funny the macro function, you have abundant 70cm and the 1:2 magnification is not bad. At 300mm F11 you get good results, the distortion is minimal, it has no chromatic aberrations. Given the price paid (as a 18 55 used), I feel satisfied, and to be true does not seem to suffer excessively the 24 MP of my Nikon. sent on July 03, 2018 |
 | Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Pros: Sharpness from fixed optics, f 2.8 diaphragm constant over the entire focal range, great versatility, excellent colour rendition, affordable price. Cons: AF not very precise and suffering with low brightness, good mechanics but not the height of the excellent lenses, does not have the full time MF. Opinion: I currently use it on Nikon D7200, there work quite well in many areas (ceremonies, portraits, landscaping). He's a decent handyman who does his job and does it very well. The last specimen in my possession (purchased 2 months ago) was very sharp, especially at 17mm 2.8, and from F4 onwards it becomes a razor, at all focal points, really exceptional. At this price I believe that there is not a handyman zoom with comparable sharpness. Negligible and solvable chromatic aberrations in PP as long as shooting in RAW. No problem with B/F focus. A little vignette but only at f2.8 and I think we can grant him the price. Anyway with a click Camera raw corrects everything. Of this lens I really appreciate the respectable value f 2.8 which is constant from 17 to 50mm and extremely usable thanks to its sharpness. Blurry very pleasant and much better than other similar price zooms, slightly warm chromatic shades (which I appreciate very much). Silent and fast Autofocus, but not foolproof, on average 100 photos 3-4 are slightly out of focus. Good mechanics, but the zoommata is not always very fluid due to the weight of the front lens. It does not have full time manual focus, so be careful not to hinder the movement of the AF ring during use. The exterior finishes are very good, and in the box everything comes out (semi-rigid bag, caps, petal hood of excellent workmanship, but that scratches immediately). All in all it is excellent if considering the price, optically speaking it offers really remarkable performances, from fixed optics (try to believe). Delighted to get it back in my outfit after a moment of "loss" with the Nikon 16-85 VR that did not result in the height of 17-50, but this is another story. sent on June 28, 2018 |
 | Nikon D7200 Pros: Photo quality at the top for APS / C; Fast and reactive; beautiful sight; engraved images with a very wide dynamic range; excellent tropicalization. Cons: With VR 1 lenses, the stabilizer makes capriccirn Opinion: As a happy owner, I think it's a great car. Excellent materials, solid and ergonomic (mostly made of magnesium alloy), tropicalized. The viewfinder is great, very bright to be an APS / C.rnrnLe sensor performance is scary, not afraid of high ISO (we are almost at the levels of an FF), the dynamic range is phenomenal, by contrast to the 14-bit raw files uncompressed weigh a little (30MB and passes), but it is the price to pay to get the most out of this machine. Autofocus does not miss a shot, fast and efficient. But I noticed on various specimens (both machine and lens), that if coupled to a VR lens the stabilizer is not always activated (tested on my own, with my lenses, and with optics and machines of friends, same results), I think it's a software bug. With VR 2 and third-party lenses there are absolutely no problems with stabilizer.rnrnThe operating speed is excellent, and I must say that it also makes excellent videos. Good sound of microphones, too badano practically manual controls during video shooting, but it is a particular of secondary importance (I bought it exclusively for taking pictures). The camera body has everything you need close at hand, good secondary screen, the main screen has excellent resolution (and is also calibrated in both brightness and white balance). I shoot only in RAW but I have to admit that the JPEG files that pulls out are perfectly usable. The menu is endless, has many features and the degree of customization is very high, with many customizable buttons at will (I use for example the REC button to adjust the ISO, very comfortable) .rnrnWhat to say, I am fully satisfied, I do not put 10 only for the problems with VR lenses, it seems that I was the only one to notice it ... rnrn sent on January 11, 2018 |
 | Nikon AF-S 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Pros: Excellent focal length, well-built, metal mount and gaskets, great lenses Cons: Missing the standard hood Opinion: Purchased for holidays, I used it with great satisfaction this summer on my D7200. Well-made lens, fluid ring and metal fasteners with sealing gasket, the construction quality is definitely higher than the younger brother 18-105VR. The stabilizer compensates up to 4 stops and the lens behaves very well even if it is fully open. The photos are very sharp at all focuses, the contrast is great and the chromatic aberrations are contained. As a handyman I recommend it without reservation. sent on September 27, 2017 |
 | Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Pros: Brightness, stabilizer, image incisiveness, sharp even at f2.8 Cons: AF a little noisy, it easily enters the dust in the lenses, suffers from flare in backlight Opinion: I have long been undecided whether to take the stabilised or normal version, since many say that the latter is sharper. In the end I took the stabilized model (and I'm glad) mainly for the following reasons:-it is precisely stabilized, and when the light is very comfortable, especially at 50mm and freehand, try to believe! -It has a faster and quieter AF than the "smooth" model-it is built better than the smooth version. Now, I do not know how much clearer the unstabilized model can be, but in absolute terms I am very satisfied with the yield of my specimen, I find it not only very bright but also very, very sharp. Even at f2.8 it maintains a very high sharpness, for sure superior to the kit optics (18-55, 18-105, I use it on the Nikon D90). At 50mm is just a little soft but perfectly usable, which among other things can be comfortable if you use it for portraits. By using it at F4-5 you have the highest sharpness at all focal lengths, but these are fisime does "pixel peeper", in fact these things are seen only by enlarding the screen image to 100% (in print, if you do not make pushed cuttings, up to 30x20 you do not notice anything perfectly and the Lens excels at all aperlms.) The blur I find it very satisfactory, until F4 is quite uniform, from F5 onwards the bokeh "hardens", but is still pleasant. I have not noticed diffraction problems even when shooting at F16, where the lens maintains a very good sharpness. The only weak point of its optics is the very low resistance to flare. Shooting backlight is not recommended unless you really wanted the "lens reflection" effect within the frame. Chromatic aberrations are present, but are easily eliminated with the photo editing programs (as well as vignetting, pronounced at f2.8). Using Photoshop and Camera Raw the aberrations, distortions and vignettings are corrected in 1 click, so for me they are a non-issue. Physically speaking the optics are well constructed, but do not excel in pairs of moving parts. However they are finesse, the zoommata is precise and fluid, at 17mm there is the button to lock the barrel but I have never felt the need, the outer ring of focus has little stroke but I can still to focus by hand without problems thanks also to the excellent Pentaprism mounted in the D90. I noticed that it takes very little to get dust under the front lens, which however does not affect absolutely the final yield, but that says a lot about the overall build quality, which I consider little more than "entry level". I think it's a great deal if you look for it in the used, even if new today does not cost so much. sent on October 16, 2015 |
 | Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Pros: Excellent construction and finishes, excellent hood, discrete lenses Cons: Fall of sharpness at the edges between 35 and 50mm, a little dark to 200mm, pesantuccio (610g). Opinion: I purchased this Sigma for a handyman to replace the decent 18-105VR on my Nikon D90. I immediately liked the solid construction, finishing and the photographic yield. The sharpness is really good, especially at the center of the frame, at all focal lengths. My I got used to a great price. A blade is 18mm to 200mm, and also can be appreciated much. I made some great pictures of the moon and animals with excellent sharpness and excellent contrast. Great stabilizer, fast and accurate autofocus, even if the opening of a 200mm f6.3 does not help the ancient Multicam 1000 my D90. The only drawback to report, to 35mm and up to 50mm around the edge sharpness falls dramatically, you must close at least in f8 to retrieve it. The blur is good, a little hard but that's typical of these zoommoni, honestly I do not bother me. On holiday I was fully satisfied, and also generally as a handyman I'll use very soddisfazione.rn sent on August 14, 2015 |
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