The D7000 is an absolutely exceptional DSLR that, although categorised under Nikon's �consumer' bracket, offers a lot of pro-like specification. There's a lot out there to compete with, not least that Canon's 7D can be found for a few hundred pounds more, and the D7000 does a good job of balancing between consumer and pro. Its part magnesium, part polycarbonate body is testament to this.
The new 39-point AF system is fantastic, the images are of exceptional quality right into the high ISO setting and the only slight drawbacks are the relatively high price point, fairly shallow buffer for Raw shooting and slight overexposure in unexpected circumstances.
Otherwise the D7000 succeeds in carving out a new niche in the DSLR category and provides bags of power for the money.
Author : Mike Lowe
whatdigitalcamera
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Showing posts with label Nikon News. Show all posts
Monday, November 29, 2010
Nikon D7000 review
The D7000 is an absolutely exceptional DSLR that, although categorised under Nikon's �consumer' bracket, offers a lot of pro-like specification. There's a lot out there to compete with, not least that Canon's 7D can be found for a few hundred pounds more, and the D7000 does a good job of balancing between consumer and pro. Its part magnesium, part polycarbonate body is testament to this.
The new 39-point AF system is fantastic, the images are of exceptional quality right into the high ISO setting and the only slight drawbacks are the relatively high price point, fairly shallow buffer for Raw shooting and slight overexposure in unexpected circumstances.
Otherwise the D7000 succeeds in carving out a new niche in the DSLR category and provides bags of power for the money.
Author : Mike Lowe
whatdigitalcamera
The new 39-point AF system is fantastic, the images are of exceptional quality right into the high ISO setting and the only slight drawbacks are the relatively high price point, fairly shallow buffer for Raw shooting and slight overexposure in unexpected circumstances.
Otherwise the D7000 succeeds in carving out a new niche in the DSLR category and provides bags of power for the money.
Author : Mike Lowe
whatdigitalcamera
Nikon D7000 Review
Wait until the price of the D7000 drops is the best advice we can currently tell you. At the moment is the similarly priced D300s still a big improvement if you intend to use it mainly as a DSLR. The D7000 only gains slight advantage if you shoot a lot in low light environments where the higher ISO will benefit your goal. Also for video performance the D7000 has elements that surpass the D300s in possibilities. On the other hand, the D300s had the advantage of combining memory formats, whereas the D7000 is locked to dual-SD. This last point may be an absolute no-go for the serious photographer out there.
If you already have a collection of Nikon lenses or just like Nikon for its supreme image quality, you are probably better off with a D300s. Yet, if you haven�t got any relation with Nikon at this current point, we do recommend you looking at Canon�s lineup. The Canon 60D priced much lower than the Nikon D7000 has almost the exact same features, yet higher ISO, more megapixels and in our tests had a slightly better battery life.
From a price perspective, for about 1149/1199� you get the most bang for your buck with a Canon 7D., which is even better than Canon�s 60D and surpasses Nikon�s higher level D300s in general performance. The Nikon D7000 is absolutely not a bad device, it just isn�t carrying it�s ideal price tag yet.
Ike LEUS
akihabaranews
If you already have a collection of Nikon lenses or just like Nikon for its supreme image quality, you are probably better off with a D300s. Yet, if you haven�t got any relation with Nikon at this current point, we do recommend you looking at Canon�s lineup. The Canon 60D priced much lower than the Nikon D7000 has almost the exact same features, yet higher ISO, more megapixels and in our tests had a slightly better battery life.
From a price perspective, for about 1149/1199� you get the most bang for your buck with a Canon 7D., which is even better than Canon�s 60D and surpasses Nikon�s higher level D300s in general performance. The Nikon D7000 is absolutely not a bad device, it just isn�t carrying it�s ideal price tag yet.
Ike LEUS
akihabaranews
Nikon D7000 Review
Wait until the price of the D7000 drops is the best advice we can currently tell you. At the moment is the similarly priced D300s still a big improvement if you intend to use it mainly as a DSLR. The D7000 only gains slight advantage if you shoot a lot in low light environments where the higher ISO will benefit your goal. Also for video performance the D7000 has elements that surpass the D300s in possibilities. On the other hand, the D300s had the advantage of combining memory formats, whereas the D7000 is locked to dual-SD. This last point may be an absolute no-go for the serious photographer out there.
If you already have a collection of Nikon lenses or just like Nikon for its supreme image quality, you are probably better off with a D300s. Yet, if you haven�t got any relation with Nikon at this current point, we do recommend you looking at Canon�s lineup. The Canon 60D priced much lower than the Nikon D7000 has almost the exact same features, yet higher ISO, more megapixels and in our tests had a slightly better battery life.
From a price perspective, for about 1149/1199� you get the most bang for your buck with a Canon 7D., which is even better than Canon�s 60D and surpasses Nikon�s higher level D300s in general performance. The Nikon D7000 is absolutely not a bad device, it just isn�t carrying it�s ideal price tag yet.
Ike LEUS
akihabaranews
If you already have a collection of Nikon lenses or just like Nikon for its supreme image quality, you are probably better off with a D300s. Yet, if you haven�t got any relation with Nikon at this current point, we do recommend you looking at Canon�s lineup. The Canon 60D priced much lower than the Nikon D7000 has almost the exact same features, yet higher ISO, more megapixels and in our tests had a slightly better battery life.
From a price perspective, for about 1149/1199� you get the most bang for your buck with a Canon 7D., which is even better than Canon�s 60D and surpasses Nikon�s higher level D300s in general performance. The Nikon D7000 is absolutely not a bad device, it just isn�t carrying it�s ideal price tag yet.
Ike LEUS
akihabaranews
Nikon D3100 Review
Like last year's D3000, the new Nikon D3100 is a rather small DSLR camera, although it does come with a fairly chunky right-hand grip that makes it better suited to hand-held shooting than some of its competitors. Still, expect having to find a place for your little finger under the camera if you have larger-than-average hands.
The body itself is mainly plastic, but while the camera certainly doesn't feel as robust as some of the company's higher specified models, it still exudes a degree of quality you might not expect at this price point. This is helped by the surprisingly classy rubber coating on the grip, which also appears on the thumb rest in the back of the camera.
The Nikon D3100's body is a new design, 30 grams lighter than that of its predecessor, but the designers have gone to great lengths to make sure most controls are in the same places as before. The most notable changes to the outside of the camera include the omission of the infrared remote sensor that used to be in the grip of the D3000 (the Nikon D3100 accepts a wired remote release cable only), the appearance of a built-in monaural microphone on the front plate and an all-new drive-mode lever at the top (which we love because it makes setting and checking the current drive mode very easy and straightforward), plus a spring-loaded lever in the back that takes you to Live View mode at the flick of a thumb. Said lever encircles a red button that acts as a movie shutter release, enabling one-touch video recording when you are in Live View.
Author:Zoltan Arva-Toth
photographyblog
The body itself is mainly plastic, but while the camera certainly doesn't feel as robust as some of the company's higher specified models, it still exudes a degree of quality you might not expect at this price point. This is helped by the surprisingly classy rubber coating on the grip, which also appears on the thumb rest in the back of the camera.
The Nikon D3100's body is a new design, 30 grams lighter than that of its predecessor, but the designers have gone to great lengths to make sure most controls are in the same places as before. The most notable changes to the outside of the camera include the omission of the infrared remote sensor that used to be in the grip of the D3000 (the Nikon D3100 accepts a wired remote release cable only), the appearance of a built-in monaural microphone on the front plate and an all-new drive-mode lever at the top (which we love because it makes setting and checking the current drive mode very easy and straightforward), plus a spring-loaded lever in the back that takes you to Live View mode at the flick of a thumb. Said lever encircles a red button that acts as a movie shutter release, enabling one-touch video recording when you are in Live View.
Author:Zoltan Arva-Toth
photographyblog
Nikon D3100 Review
Like last year's D3000, the new Nikon D3100 is a rather small DSLR camera, although it does come with a fairly chunky right-hand grip that makes it better suited to hand-held shooting than some of its competitors. Still, expect having to find a place for your little finger under the camera if you have larger-than-average hands.
The body itself is mainly plastic, but while the camera certainly doesn't feel as robust as some of the company's higher specified models, it still exudes a degree of quality you might not expect at this price point. This is helped by the surprisingly classy rubber coating on the grip, which also appears on the thumb rest in the back of the camera.
The Nikon D3100's body is a new design, 30 grams lighter than that of its predecessor, but the designers have gone to great lengths to make sure most controls are in the same places as before. The most notable changes to the outside of the camera include the omission of the infrared remote sensor that used to be in the grip of the D3000 (the Nikon D3100 accepts a wired remote release cable only), the appearance of a built-in monaural microphone on the front plate and an all-new drive-mode lever at the top (which we love because it makes setting and checking the current drive mode very easy and straightforward), plus a spring-loaded lever in the back that takes you to Live View mode at the flick of a thumb. Said lever encircles a red button that acts as a movie shutter release, enabling one-touch video recording when you are in Live View.
Author:Zoltan Arva-Toth
photographyblog
The body itself is mainly plastic, but while the camera certainly doesn't feel as robust as some of the company's higher specified models, it still exudes a degree of quality you might not expect at this price point. This is helped by the surprisingly classy rubber coating on the grip, which also appears on the thumb rest in the back of the camera.
The Nikon D3100's body is a new design, 30 grams lighter than that of its predecessor, but the designers have gone to great lengths to make sure most controls are in the same places as before. The most notable changes to the outside of the camera include the omission of the infrared remote sensor that used to be in the grip of the D3000 (the Nikon D3100 accepts a wired remote release cable only), the appearance of a built-in monaural microphone on the front plate and an all-new drive-mode lever at the top (which we love because it makes setting and checking the current drive mode very easy and straightforward), plus a spring-loaded lever in the back that takes you to Live View mode at the flick of a thumb. Said lever encircles a red button that acts as a movie shutter release, enabling one-touch video recording when you are in Live View.
Author:Zoltan Arva-Toth
photographyblog
Friday, November 19, 2010
Nikon D7000 review
The D7000 is fairly hard to find fault with. The new 39-point autofocus system is fantastic, highly customisable and delivers continuous shooting results at up to 6fps to almost the same standard you�d expect from a higher-classed DSLR.
The pictures are great too, even right up into the higher ISO settings there�s a great deal of detail and overall quality.
To be particularly picky, it has to be said that exposures can often give way to highlight overexposure in a number of situations, and it�s a shame that the camera�s buffer can�t survive an onslaught of more RAW files before it�s full.
But all things considered, this new release essentially offers a pro specification for a slight cut of the price and the addition of decent 1080p movie is equally impressive too. Pure class.
William Perceval
pocket-lint
The pictures are great too, even right up into the higher ISO settings there�s a great deal of detail and overall quality.
To be particularly picky, it has to be said that exposures can often give way to highlight overexposure in a number of situations, and it�s a shame that the camera�s buffer can�t survive an onslaught of more RAW files before it�s full.
But all things considered, this new release essentially offers a pro specification for a slight cut of the price and the addition of decent 1080p movie is equally impressive too. Pure class.
William Perceval
pocket-lint
Nikon D7000 review
The D7000 is fairly hard to find fault with. The new 39-point autofocus system is fantastic, highly customisable and delivers continuous shooting results at up to 6fps to almost the same standard you�d expect from a higher-classed DSLR.
The pictures are great too, even right up into the higher ISO settings there�s a great deal of detail and overall quality.
To be particularly picky, it has to be said that exposures can often give way to highlight overexposure in a number of situations, and it�s a shame that the camera�s buffer can�t survive an onslaught of more RAW files before it�s full.
But all things considered, this new release essentially offers a pro specification for a slight cut of the price and the addition of decent 1080p movie is equally impressive too. Pure class.
William Perceval
pocket-lint
The pictures are great too, even right up into the higher ISO settings there�s a great deal of detail and overall quality.
To be particularly picky, it has to be said that exposures can often give way to highlight overexposure in a number of situations, and it�s a shame that the camera�s buffer can�t survive an onslaught of more RAW files before it�s full.
But all things considered, this new release essentially offers a pro specification for a slight cut of the price and the addition of decent 1080p movie is equally impressive too. Pure class.
William Perceval
pocket-lint
Monday, November 15, 2010
Nikon D7000 Review
The Nikon D7000 is a successful crossbreed of the cheaper D90 and the more expensive D300s, borrowing features from each model and adding enough new highlights to surpass them both in many ways. Just like the Canon EOS 60D, the Nikon D7000 has been carefully positioned within the Nikon DSLR lineup without stepping on the toes of the cameras around it.
For potential upgraders from the D90, the D7000 is a tempting proposition, and it's even a worthy alternative to the D300s. The D7000's 16.2 megapixel sensor makes it the highest-resolution Nikon DX DSLR, and thankfully that hasn't come at the cost of detracting from the image quality, which is excellent. There's virtually no noise from the base sensitivity of ISO 100 all the way up to 3200, with the higher settings of 6400, 12,800 and even to a lesser extent 25,600 all perfectly usable for smaller prints - very impressive for a 1.5x sensor. Exposure, colour and white balance were all uniformly reliable, with the option of the RAW format if you want to take control. Only the lack of any control over noise reduction using the ViewNX 2 RAW editing software supplied in the box detracts slightly from an otherwise impeccable performance.
Author:Mark Goldstein
photographyblog
For potential upgraders from the D90, the D7000 is a tempting proposition, and it's even a worthy alternative to the D300s. The D7000's 16.2 megapixel sensor makes it the highest-resolution Nikon DX DSLR, and thankfully that hasn't come at the cost of detracting from the image quality, which is excellent. There's virtually no noise from the base sensitivity of ISO 100 all the way up to 3200, with the higher settings of 6400, 12,800 and even to a lesser extent 25,600 all perfectly usable for smaller prints - very impressive for a 1.5x sensor. Exposure, colour and white balance were all uniformly reliable, with the option of the RAW format if you want to take control. Only the lack of any control over noise reduction using the ViewNX 2 RAW editing software supplied in the box detracts slightly from an otherwise impeccable performance.
Author:Mark Goldstein
photographyblog
Nikon D7000 Review
The Nikon D7000 is a successful crossbreed of the cheaper D90 and the more expensive D300s, borrowing features from each model and adding enough new highlights to surpass them both in many ways. Just like the Canon EOS 60D, the Nikon D7000 has been carefully positioned within the Nikon DSLR lineup without stepping on the toes of the cameras around it.
For potential upgraders from the D90, the D7000 is a tempting proposition, and it's even a worthy alternative to the D300s. The D7000's 16.2 megapixel sensor makes it the highest-resolution Nikon DX DSLR, and thankfully that hasn't come at the cost of detracting from the image quality, which is excellent. There's virtually no noise from the base sensitivity of ISO 100 all the way up to 3200, with the higher settings of 6400, 12,800 and even to a lesser extent 25,600 all perfectly usable for smaller prints - very impressive for a 1.5x sensor. Exposure, colour and white balance were all uniformly reliable, with the option of the RAW format if you want to take control. Only the lack of any control over noise reduction using the ViewNX 2 RAW editing software supplied in the box detracts slightly from an otherwise impeccable performance.
Author:Mark Goldstein
photographyblog
For potential upgraders from the D90, the D7000 is a tempting proposition, and it's even a worthy alternative to the D300s. The D7000's 16.2 megapixel sensor makes it the highest-resolution Nikon DX DSLR, and thankfully that hasn't come at the cost of detracting from the image quality, which is excellent. There's virtually no noise from the base sensitivity of ISO 100 all the way up to 3200, with the higher settings of 6400, 12,800 and even to a lesser extent 25,600 all perfectly usable for smaller prints - very impressive for a 1.5x sensor. Exposure, colour and white balance were all uniformly reliable, with the option of the RAW format if you want to take control. Only the lack of any control over noise reduction using the ViewNX 2 RAW editing software supplied in the box detracts slightly from an otherwise impeccable performance.
Author:Mark Goldstein
photographyblog
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Nikon D3100 review
Although the D3100 may stretch the �entry-level' price point (thus its biggest drawback on the score board), it equally stretches the sheer amount of specification you're getting too. Usually always on the money, it's only the slightly sluggish autofocus during live view (and, therefore, movie mode) that may frustrate.
Small niggles mean no Depth of Field preview and the burst rate isn't the fastest. On the plus side though the images are great, Guide mode will see newcomers quickly unleash their potential, and pound for pound there's essentially nothing else (currently) out there to match the specification head on. All things considered, the D3100 is nothing less than the best entry-level DSLR available today.
Author : Mike Lowe
whatdigitalcamera
Small niggles mean no Depth of Field preview and the burst rate isn't the fastest. On the plus side though the images are great, Guide mode will see newcomers quickly unleash their potential, and pound for pound there's essentially nothing else (currently) out there to match the specification head on. All things considered, the D3100 is nothing less than the best entry-level DSLR available today.
Author : Mike Lowe
whatdigitalcamera
Nikon D3100 review
Although the D3100 may stretch the �entry-level' price point (thus its biggest drawback on the score board), it equally stretches the sheer amount of specification you're getting too. Usually always on the money, it's only the slightly sluggish autofocus during live view (and, therefore, movie mode) that may frustrate.
Small niggles mean no Depth of Field preview and the burst rate isn't the fastest. On the plus side though the images are great, Guide mode will see newcomers quickly unleash their potential, and pound for pound there's essentially nothing else (currently) out there to match the specification head on. All things considered, the D3100 is nothing less than the best entry-level DSLR available today.
Author : Mike Lowe
whatdigitalcamera
Small niggles mean no Depth of Field preview and the burst rate isn't the fastest. On the plus side though the images are great, Guide mode will see newcomers quickly unleash their potential, and pound for pound there's essentially nothing else (currently) out there to match the specification head on. All things considered, the D3100 is nothing less than the best entry-level DSLR available today.
Author : Mike Lowe
whatdigitalcamera
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Nikon D3100 review
Nikon's D3100 is the company's latest entry-level DSLR. Announced in August 2010, it's the successor the best-selling D3000 and makes several key upgrades to that model. Most notably the new D3100 now features Live View and video recording facilities � indeed it becomes the first Nikon DSLR (hotly followed by the D7000) to offer 1080p video recording in addition to 720p. To satisfy market demands, the resolution has also received boost from 10 to 14 Megapixels and there's a number of tweaks to the controls and ergonomics.
Like the D3000 before it, the D3100 features a Guide mode which asks simple questions about what you'd like to take before setting up the camera appropriately. It's a great option for beginners which also teaches you about camera settings, and the D3100 builds upon its predecessor by sensibly showing example images before finally asking if you'd like to shoot with the viewfinder or screen, or film movies instead.
Gordon Laing
cameralabs
Like the D3000 before it, the D3100 features a Guide mode which asks simple questions about what you'd like to take before setting up the camera appropriately. It's a great option for beginners which also teaches you about camera settings, and the D3100 builds upon its predecessor by sensibly showing example images before finally asking if you'd like to shoot with the viewfinder or screen, or film movies instead.
Gordon Laing
cameralabs
Nikon D3100 review
Nikon's D3100 is the company's latest entry-level DSLR. Announced in August 2010, it's the successor the best-selling D3000 and makes several key upgrades to that model. Most notably the new D3100 now features Live View and video recording facilities � indeed it becomes the first Nikon DSLR (hotly followed by the D7000) to offer 1080p video recording in addition to 720p. To satisfy market demands, the resolution has also received boost from 10 to 14 Megapixels and there's a number of tweaks to the controls and ergonomics.
Like the D3000 before it, the D3100 features a Guide mode which asks simple questions about what you'd like to take before setting up the camera appropriately. It's a great option for beginners which also teaches you about camera settings, and the D3100 builds upon its predecessor by sensibly showing example images before finally asking if you'd like to shoot with the viewfinder or screen, or film movies instead.
Gordon Laing
cameralabs
Like the D3000 before it, the D3100 features a Guide mode which asks simple questions about what you'd like to take before setting up the camera appropriately. It's a great option for beginners which also teaches you about camera settings, and the D3100 builds upon its predecessor by sensibly showing example images before finally asking if you'd like to shoot with the viewfinder or screen, or film movies instead.
Gordon Laing
cameralabs
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Nikon receives 2 TIPA Awards 2010 The Nikon D3S digital-SLR camera The AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II interchangeable lens for SLR cameras
Nikon Corporation (Michio Kariya, President) is pleased to announce that two of its products are recipients of coveted TIPA Awards for 2010. The Nikon D3S digital-SLR camera is the recipient of the TIPA Best D-SLR Professional Award and the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II interchangeable lens for SLR cameras has been named the TIPA Best Professional Lens for 2010.
The best imaging products in a number of categories, released between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010, were selected for the TIPA Awards 2010 through voting by the editors of the 28 member photo magazines from nine European countries, Canada, the United States and South Africa.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in September at Photokina 2010 in Cologne Germany.
Read more : nikon
The best imaging products in a number of categories, released between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010, were selected for the TIPA Awards 2010 through voting by the editors of the 28 member photo magazines from nine European countries, Canada, the United States and South Africa.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in September at Photokina 2010 in Cologne Germany.
Read more : nikon
Nikon receives 2 TIPA Awards 2010 The Nikon D3S digital-SLR camera The AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II interchangeable lens for SLR cameras
Nikon Corporation (Michio Kariya, President) is pleased to announce that two of its products are recipients of coveted TIPA Awards for 2010. The Nikon D3S digital-SLR camera is the recipient of the TIPA Best D-SLR Professional Award and the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II interchangeable lens for SLR cameras has been named the TIPA Best Professional Lens for 2010.
The best imaging products in a number of categories, released between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010, were selected for the TIPA Awards 2010 through voting by the editors of the 28 member photo magazines from nine European countries, Canada, the United States and South Africa.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in September at Photokina 2010 in Cologne Germany.
Read more : nikon
The best imaging products in a number of categories, released between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010, were selected for the TIPA Awards 2010 through voting by the editors of the 28 member photo magazines from nine European countries, Canada, the United States and South Africa.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in September at Photokina 2010 in Cologne Germany.
Read more : nikon
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
An FX-format compatible super telephoto zoom lens with Nano Crystal Coat and VR II vibration reduction system
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II, an FX-format compatible telephoto zoom lens offering Nikon's exclusive support for focal lengths from 200 mm to the super telephoto 400 mm.
The AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is a successor to the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED, offering improvements in performance and function. In addition to the adoption of Nano Crystal Coat and the VR II vibration reduction system, which offers camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately 4 stops, the lens is equipped with A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode. A wide variety of angles of view are supported by the 200 mm telephoto to 400 mm super telephoto range of focal lengths. This lens is perfect for capturing subjects that require zoom capability, including sports, press and bird photography.
Nikon's development of the FX format, including D3-series and D700 digital-SLR cameras, has received tremendous support from professional and advanced amateur photographers. We intend to expand and strengthen the NIKKOR lineup with the steady release of new, high-performance lenses compatible with the FX format.
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Primary Features
* A super telephoto zoom lens supporting Nikon's exclusive range of focal lengths from 200 to 400 mm
Coverage for a wide range of focal lengths enables capture of a wide variety of angles of view with a single lens.
* Nano Crystal Coat significantly reduces ghost and flare
* Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four stops
* ED lens elements (4) adopted for superior chromatic aberration compensation
* A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode added
The addition of A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode prevents accidental switching from autofocus to manual focus. Along with M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority) mode, which enables manual focusing by rotating the focus ring while autofocus is operating, and M (manual focus) mode, this makes for a total of three focus modes.
Read more : nikon
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II, an FX-format compatible telephoto zoom lens offering Nikon's exclusive support for focal lengths from 200 mm to the super telephoto 400 mm.
The AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is a successor to the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED, offering improvements in performance and function. In addition to the adoption of Nano Crystal Coat and the VR II vibration reduction system, which offers camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately 4 stops, the lens is equipped with A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode. A wide variety of angles of view are supported by the 200 mm telephoto to 400 mm super telephoto range of focal lengths. This lens is perfect for capturing subjects that require zoom capability, including sports, press and bird photography.
Nikon's development of the FX format, including D3-series and D700 digital-SLR cameras, has received tremendous support from professional and advanced amateur photographers. We intend to expand and strengthen the NIKKOR lineup with the steady release of new, high-performance lenses compatible with the FX format.
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Primary Features
* A super telephoto zoom lens supporting Nikon's exclusive range of focal lengths from 200 to 400 mm
Coverage for a wide range of focal lengths enables capture of a wide variety of angles of view with a single lens.
* Nano Crystal Coat significantly reduces ghost and flare
* Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four stops
* ED lens elements (4) adopted for superior chromatic aberration compensation
* A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode added
The addition of A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode prevents accidental switching from autofocus to manual focus. Along with M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority) mode, which enables manual focusing by rotating the focus ring while autofocus is operating, and M (manual focus) mode, this makes for a total of three focus modes.
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II specifications
| Focal length: | 200-400mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum aperture: | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture: | f/32 |
| Lens construction: | 24 elements in 17 groups (4 ED and some Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements), as well as 1 detachable protective glass |
| Angle of view: | 12�20' - 6�10' (8�- 4� for Nikon DX format) |
| Minimum focus distance: | 2 m with autofocus, at all zoom settings 1.95 m with manual focus, at all zoom settings |
| No. of diaphragm blades: | 9 pcs. (rounded) |
| Filter/attachment size: | 52mm |
| Diameter x length: | Approximately 124(dia) x 365.5 mm (extension from the camera's lens-mount flange with lens protective glass attached) |
| Weight: | Approximately 3,360g (with lens protective glass attached) |
| Supplied accessories: | Slip-on front lens cap, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Lens Hood HK-30, Semi-soft Case CL-L2 (with dedicated interior cushioning material), Dedicated slip-in filter holder, 52mm Screw-on NC Filter, Dedicated lens protective glass (attached to the lens), Dedicated lens protective glass case, Strap LN-1 |
Read more : nikon
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
An FX-format compatible super telephoto zoom lens with Nano Crystal Coat and VR II vibration reduction system
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II, an FX-format compatible telephoto zoom lens offering Nikon's exclusive support for focal lengths from 200 mm to the super telephoto 400 mm.
The AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is a successor to the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED, offering improvements in performance and function. In addition to the adoption of Nano Crystal Coat and the VR II vibration reduction system, which offers camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately 4 stops, the lens is equipped with A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode. A wide variety of angles of view are supported by the 200 mm telephoto to 400 mm super telephoto range of focal lengths. This lens is perfect for capturing subjects that require zoom capability, including sports, press and bird photography.
Nikon's development of the FX format, including D3-series and D700 digital-SLR cameras, has received tremendous support from professional and advanced amateur photographers. We intend to expand and strengthen the NIKKOR lineup with the steady release of new, high-performance lenses compatible with the FX format.
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Primary Features
* A super telephoto zoom lens supporting Nikon's exclusive range of focal lengths from 200 to 400 mm
Coverage for a wide range of focal lengths enables capture of a wide variety of angles of view with a single lens.
* Nano Crystal Coat significantly reduces ghost and flare
* Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four stops
* ED lens elements (4) adopted for superior chromatic aberration compensation
* A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode added
The addition of A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode prevents accidental switching from autofocus to manual focus. Along with M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority) mode, which enables manual focusing by rotating the focus ring while autofocus is operating, and M (manual focus) mode, this makes for a total of three focus modes.
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Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II, an FX-format compatible telephoto zoom lens offering Nikon's exclusive support for focal lengths from 200 mm to the super telephoto 400 mm.
The AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is a successor to the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED, offering improvements in performance and function. In addition to the adoption of Nano Crystal Coat and the VR II vibration reduction system, which offers camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately 4 stops, the lens is equipped with A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode. A wide variety of angles of view are supported by the 200 mm telephoto to 400 mm super telephoto range of focal lengths. This lens is perfect for capturing subjects that require zoom capability, including sports, press and bird photography.
Nikon's development of the FX format, including D3-series and D700 digital-SLR cameras, has received tremendous support from professional and advanced amateur photographers. We intend to expand and strengthen the NIKKOR lineup with the steady release of new, high-performance lenses compatible with the FX format.
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Primary Features
* A super telephoto zoom lens supporting Nikon's exclusive range of focal lengths from 200 to 400 mm
Coverage for a wide range of focal lengths enables capture of a wide variety of angles of view with a single lens.
* Nano Crystal Coat significantly reduces ghost and flare
* Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four stops
* ED lens elements (4) adopted for superior chromatic aberration compensation
* A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode added
The addition of A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode prevents accidental switching from autofocus to manual focus. Along with M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority) mode, which enables manual focusing by rotating the focus ring while autofocus is operating, and M (manual focus) mode, this makes for a total of three focus modes.
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II specifications
| Focal length: | 200-400mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum aperture: | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture: | f/32 |
| Lens construction: | 24 elements in 17 groups (4 ED and some Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements), as well as 1 detachable protective glass |
| Angle of view: | 12�20' - 6�10' (8�- 4� for Nikon DX format) |
| Minimum focus distance: | 2 m with autofocus, at all zoom settings 1.95 m with manual focus, at all zoom settings |
| No. of diaphragm blades: | 9 pcs. (rounded) |
| Filter/attachment size: | 52mm |
| Diameter x length: | Approximately 124(dia) x 365.5 mm (extension from the camera's lens-mount flange with lens protective glass attached) |
| Weight: | Approximately 3,360g (with lens protective glass attached) |
| Supplied accessories: | Slip-on front lens cap, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Lens Hood HK-30, Semi-soft Case CL-L2 (with dedicated interior cushioning material), Dedicated slip-in filter holder, 52mm Screw-on NC Filter, Dedicated lens protective glass (attached to the lens), Dedicated lens protective glass case, Strap LN-1 |
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR II review
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR II was announced in July 2009, as the second iteration of the company's professional stabilized fast telezoom. It's the successor to the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR which first appeared in 2003, and brings to the table an entirely remastered optical system designed to match the demands of the latest high resolution FX format cameras such as the D3X, accompanied by an improved vibration reduction system which Nikon claims offers up to four stops stabilization.
The optics, as we'd expect for this kind of lens, are pretty exotic, with 21 elements in 16 groups. No fewer than 7 of these are fashioned from Extraordinary Dispersion (ED) glass to minimize aberrations, and Nikon's latest Nano Crystal Coating is employed to combat flare. One handling improvement is the addition of a new A/M focus mode, which prevents accidental movements of the focus ring from overriding the autofocus while it's operating. The build quality is appropriate for a professional workhorse lens, with a barrel that's made from magnesium alloy like the bodies of Nikon's pro-level DSLRs, and extensive sealing against dust and moisture.
The 'VR II' has a high expectations to live up to, as its predecessor was considered pretty well best-in-class on DX format bodies. But with the shift to full-frame 'FX' sensors, its shortcomings towards the edge of the image field at longer focal lengths became somewhat exposed, with unusually soft corners even at small apertures, and heavy vignetting wide open. So the Nikon faithful (and more importantly its professional user base) will be hoping that the new model can address these issues on full frame, without significantly compromising performance on the smaller sensor format. So let's see if Nikon has achieved this goal.
Andy Westlake
Read more : dpreview
The optics, as we'd expect for this kind of lens, are pretty exotic, with 21 elements in 16 groups. No fewer than 7 of these are fashioned from Extraordinary Dispersion (ED) glass to minimize aberrations, and Nikon's latest Nano Crystal Coating is employed to combat flare. One handling improvement is the addition of a new A/M focus mode, which prevents accidental movements of the focus ring from overriding the autofocus while it's operating. The build quality is appropriate for a professional workhorse lens, with a barrel that's made from magnesium alloy like the bodies of Nikon's pro-level DSLRs, and extensive sealing against dust and moisture.
The 'VR II' has a high expectations to live up to, as its predecessor was considered pretty well best-in-class on DX format bodies. But with the shift to full-frame 'FX' sensors, its shortcomings towards the edge of the image field at longer focal lengths became somewhat exposed, with unusually soft corners even at small apertures, and heavy vignetting wide open. So the Nikon faithful (and more importantly its professional user base) will be hoping that the new model can address these issues on full frame, without significantly compromising performance on the smaller sensor format. So let's see if Nikon has achieved this goal.
Andy Westlake
Read more : dpreview
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR II review
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR II was announced in July 2009, as the second iteration of the company's professional stabilized fast telezoom. It's the successor to the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR which first appeared in 2003, and brings to the table an entirely remastered optical system designed to match the demands of the latest high resolution FX format cameras such as the D3X, accompanied by an improved vibration reduction system which Nikon claims offers up to four stops stabilization.
The optics, as we'd expect for this kind of lens, are pretty exotic, with 21 elements in 16 groups. No fewer than 7 of these are fashioned from Extraordinary Dispersion (ED) glass to minimize aberrations, and Nikon's latest Nano Crystal Coating is employed to combat flare. One handling improvement is the addition of a new A/M focus mode, which prevents accidental movements of the focus ring from overriding the autofocus while it's operating. The build quality is appropriate for a professional workhorse lens, with a barrel that's made from magnesium alloy like the bodies of Nikon's pro-level DSLRs, and extensive sealing against dust and moisture.
The 'VR II' has a high expectations to live up to, as its predecessor was considered pretty well best-in-class on DX format bodies. But with the shift to full-frame 'FX' sensors, its shortcomings towards the edge of the image field at longer focal lengths became somewhat exposed, with unusually soft corners even at small apertures, and heavy vignetting wide open. So the Nikon faithful (and more importantly its professional user base) will be hoping that the new model can address these issues on full frame, without significantly compromising performance on the smaller sensor format. So let's see if Nikon has achieved this goal.
Andy Westlake
Read more : dpreview
The optics, as we'd expect for this kind of lens, are pretty exotic, with 21 elements in 16 groups. No fewer than 7 of these are fashioned from Extraordinary Dispersion (ED) glass to minimize aberrations, and Nikon's latest Nano Crystal Coating is employed to combat flare. One handling improvement is the addition of a new A/M focus mode, which prevents accidental movements of the focus ring from overriding the autofocus while it's operating. The build quality is appropriate for a professional workhorse lens, with a barrel that's made from magnesium alloy like the bodies of Nikon's pro-level DSLRs, and extensive sealing against dust and moisture.
The 'VR II' has a high expectations to live up to, as its predecessor was considered pretty well best-in-class on DX format bodies. But with the shift to full-frame 'FX' sensors, its shortcomings towards the edge of the image field at longer focal lengths became somewhat exposed, with unusually soft corners even at small apertures, and heavy vignetting wide open. So the Nikon faithful (and more importantly its professional user base) will be hoping that the new model can address these issues on full frame, without significantly compromising performance on the smaller sensor format. So let's see if Nikon has achieved this goal.
Andy Westlake
Read more : dpreview
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