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


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olympus_m14-42ezOlympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ

Pros: Compactness even in full extension, lightness, good optical performance if the right specimen happens, unexpected resistance to flares

Cons: The construction is acceptable but I would have preferred it all metal type the 12mm f2 or the 17mm f1.8, electronic zoom speed (still improves a lot by setting "High" from Menu), difficulty docking and unhooking from the bayonet due to the ridiculous thickness the die

Opinion: I have the zoom 2.8 triad but I was looking for something extremely compact and light: considering the very low cost I tried this zoom of which I had read unencouraging opinions. I must say that I was surprised, sharpness not at the level of the Pros but very good also at the corners, both at 14 and 42mm. I believe that being a cheap production there is variability between the specimens, if the edges do not satisfy you I recommend you to try with another copy because mine has a definitely appreciable yield

sent on September 09, 2019


nikon_70-300gNikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 G

Pros: Light and compact, discreet the smoothness of the zoom ring, optically very good almost equal to the 70-300 AF-S VR, beautifully blurred ... but above all Pro Pro is ... the price !, amazing!

Cons: Plastic bayonet and entry level construction, AF lens but precise, then obviously the absence of the VR that imposes high ISO shots to stay in safety. FX lens that can not be used in non-motorized DXs.

Opinion: Unknown lens, no coincidence is the first review here on Juza. Unknown but still in production, it is now only in the black version at prices to say the least tattered, I took it again to less than 100 euros! And for that figure I was not expecting any kind of optical rendering, comparable to the heavy and expensive AF-S 70-300 VR years ago, so very clear up to 200, then softens, but the 300 with a good PP are usable. Highly recommended for those who like me use the canvas very sporadically and do not want excessive burdens in the backpack. The AF is certainly not suitable for flying birds, but it is not slow. Not having the VR for the shutter speeds you have to stay with the high ISO, but for the recent FX as my D750 is not a problem. Surprising for value for money, prove it.

sent on August 21, 2017


sigma_14_f2-8Sigma 14mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical HSM

Pros: Sharpness, colors, compactness (well over Samyang), low distortion and construction, all matched to a highly performing autofocus in terms of speed and precision. At corners it is better than the Sigma 12-24 I and II version, which had in the past.

Cons: Flare and ghost are always at risk with the sun in the vicinity of the frame, often need to be hand-painted. There is no SLR correction profile on the ACR, you have to use the one of the Nikon 14mm 2.8 by slightly modifying it. Like all the old Sigma EX you have to hope you understand the good copy.

Opinion: Strange that Sigma has stopped producing this great lens, the new Art weighs / doubles twice and costs at least three times. I was looking for it for about a year for Nikon, always preferred at Samyang for compactness and presence of AF. I did not expect an optical quality of this level! They run very few specimens in the used, finally found at an excellent price and under the same condition as the new one (but without box and case). They are even ENTUSIASTA. The perfect complement for the Nikon 18-35G which is currently the lens I use most.

sent on April 17, 2017


nikon_28_f2-8dNikon AF 28mm f/2.8 D

Pros: Compared to the other had D is much more similar to the yield of G for color, contrast and sharpness

Cons: Slight decline in the corners

Opinion: Finally the hard I tried. Small and light as the D, contrast and color much more similar to G (D i also had 20, 24, 35, 50, so I can relate them). The blur is not exciting but the yield to TA is quite good, backlit well, AF D750 smoothly, the angle of view for what is my use of the fixed is perfect. Much better as sharpness and overall results of 24, of which I owned two copies. Very satisfied!

sent on March 31, 2017


yongnuo_35_f2Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2

Pros: Compact, light, construction, aesthetics, MF ring, blurred to TA, sharpness at the corners to f8 / 11, contrast, color, resistance to flare and ghost backlit ... but above all ... the price !!

Cons: No doubt the scandalous autofocus and the high variability of yield between specimens, indicating a nonexistent quality control, but poor is also the sharpness of the edges at RT.

Opinion: My original Nikon has a flawless construction, no internal noise caused by the game components, the ring of focus is much more fluid and precise than that of Nikon G, really nice to use in the manual. Optically it is surprising, to f8 is far better in the corners of all fixed D had so far, the resolution is consistent throughout the frame, does not stand in the center. The soft contrast, the colors and the opening of the shadows are spectacular. Than fixed G gives a lot to TA but in return has a blurred far better. So far a small masterpiece. The problem is (I always speak my example) autofocus, embarrassing ... does not suffer from front / back, did not need calibration and is accurate at all points of the AF module of the D750, also is also fairly quiet, but .... damn hard to keep up, so that in less than optimal lighting conditions with little contrast you have to change to manual ... with respect to the performance of the Nikon G and D lenses, Sigma and Tamron currently Produzione seems to prehistoric times, however, when then engages rarely wrong fire. Overall, however, I consider it satisfied me, the aesthetic is rewarding (a lot like Nikon 50mm 1.8G) and also considered the incredible price and compactness have preferred to 35mm 1.8G FX, sold a few weeks ago.

sent on February 18, 2017


nikon_afp18-55vrNikon AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G DX VR

Pros: sharpness, autofocus speed, excellent focus ring

Cons: structure altogether more fragile and economic VRII, the absence of external keys, overexpose highlights and above suffer much ghosting

Opinion: The autofocus is very very fast, clear improvement on the VR II and the focus ring full time even excellent. rnNote less positive: in addition to an obvious problem of ghosting and overexposure of highlights, the structural design the production is even more economical than its predecessor, and if the zoom ring is slightly smoother, but the release button is really poor, as well as the new front cap 55mm. To turn off the VR and to activate the manual focus from the display must pass, with the touch of D5500 but it takes little in the other cameras is a long procedure ... for the presence of external keys better VR II, which gives even the feeling of having greater strength, better balance the dynamic range, better seal and contrast in backlit and, without much doubt, a better overall performance.

sent on June 03, 2016


nikon_d5500Nikon D5500

Pros: used as a second camera body is lightweight to always carry an SLR would say perfect, especially with the excellent kit 18-55 VR II collapsible; the main advantage in my opinion is the ergonomics, fits like a glove for those with large hands like mine, in spite of the reduced size

Cons: with the distribution of keys so different from the D610 I have to take the hand, the most annoying that I noticed is that the picture displayed in the monitor is partially covered by an intrusive overlay data that I could not (and perhaps can not) remove the settings EDIT Ok solved, you can take away :)

Opinion: taken yesterday to replace the already excellent D3300, and tried all afternoon ... that is, the image quality is equal to the D3300, which is superb, I can hardly distinguish these shots from the ones I churns the D610 with 24-120 , also thanks to the wonders of the 18-55 VR II that never ceases to amaze me ... but the rest is much higher, since autofocus module to get to all the career options that the D3300 does not have and that I find myself instead on the D610. Lightness is the same as the D3300, ergonomics much better for those with large hands; the D3300 preferred instead the distribution of keys, however, due to the absence of tilting monitor ... excellent presence of integrated Wi-Fi, nice touch screen. The D3300 can find it online at almost 300 euro less, but what the D5500 offers more may be worth spending the majority.

sent on April 01, 2015


nikon_afs20_f1-8Nikon AF-S 20mm f/1.8 G ED

Pros: The structure plasticky resulting in lightness for me is a virtue, in his hand just gives you a feeling of strength and solidity; the rest is the usual high quality of a lens Nikon beaded gold series 1.8G, also a TA, then color, sharpness, contrast, local, autofocus, exposure balance ... Fantastic backlit, I love the rays of the sun f16, defined and elegant, that of the Nikon 18-35G was horrible.

Cons: Cede sharpness in the corners, where the image tends to stretch a little and fall apart from the rest, but he is already physiological for ultra-wide angle, or at least the same happened with the same focus in the Sigma 12-24, slightly less in Nikon 18- 35G, lenses that I had previously, other comparisons can not help it.

Opinion: Finding it was a challenge but in the end I literally caught, and a nice price Nikon; I was looking for a lens that put together the fixed light and ultra-wide, it was light enough to keep it in your backpack ... nothing more perfect than this 20mm 1.8G. Taken Friday and tried the whole weekend in both the street day and night in that landscape, I am very satisfied. The only flaw that I noticed, as I said, is a slight decline in the corners, but to go and see it you need a reasonable level of craziness :), and in any case is marginal and can eventually eliminate a slight crop.

sent on February 16, 2015


nikon_18-55dx_vr2Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR II

Pros: clarity, lightness and collapsibility, color, contrast, absence of flare, radiating to f22, control distortions, stabilizer ... at a price practically given away, wow ...

Cons: ... Really, it is impossible to find fault with a lens like that! RnEDIT I've probably found one, quality control ... I happened to take another example and as for sharpness was slightly less powerful than the first.

Opinion: ... As agreed with Pinuccio67 !, I have it on D3300 and it never ceases to amaze me, and I say this from the owner of the D610 with 24-120 ... backlit nalla vignetting and distortion behaves even better. ..lente crazy, a value senseless. An abyss ahead 18-55 and 18-105 from the old kit I had in the past on the D90, the rest is a production in 2014, technology advances ... talented Nikon to have baked a small masterpiece accessible to all amateur photographers

sent on January 30, 2015


nikon_d3300Nikon D3300

Pros: lightness and ergonomics, quality (!), external buttons ... is so small that no one will notice in the street or take seriously

Cons: if I have to find one, rather than the few points of focus, or exposure meter does not last generation, or no coverage of the viewfinder, I would say the stops on the adjustment of the ISO: the fact that it will double every lap of ring I creates a bit 'of disappointment, especially in the transition from 800 to 1600

Opinion: I took it as a second camera body light to bring me always behind, in a kit with the 18-55 collapsible, which by the way is really good ... Since the first release I was amazed at the lack of weight, not seems not to have her neck, but then using it impressed me even management functions thanks to the external keys (Fn set to adjust the ISO and you're in), but above all for the image quality, even at high ISO ... in the past I have also had the D7100 and no known differences ... In short, for a total of € 403 is a bomb of the camera, I think the D610 with all the kit lenses will often at home :) rnTirando sums: I am enthusiastic and the council passionately!

sent on December 08, 2014


nikon_28-300vrNikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR

Pros: surprisingly clear, satisfactory performance at all focal lengths to be a handyman so extreme, even the discrete fuzzy ... the burden is manageable, the impeccable construction, FF indispensable companion for street reportage or "stolen", capturing moments that with landlines or as short as you zoom dreams

Cons: aberrations, vignetting, and above all the distortions are obvious to the focal minimal, although not excessive and easily cleared in pp; the rays at f22 is very poorly defined

Opinion: The alternative as a handyman is 24-120, which is slightly more defined and contrasted; the overall dimensions, weight and distortion are almost equivalent, but all variables to the advantage of 24-120. The 28-300 in his pro is a lens that gives amazing results and possibilities, in the format "all in one". The optical quality is very good for the whole focal range but is less than the 24-120, even if not too much, compared to which, however, is a handyman comprehensive. Everyone decides to suit your needs ...

sent on November 07, 2014




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