A low-pass filter, also known as anti-aliasing or "blur" filter, is used by camera manufacturers to eliminate the problem of moiré by blurring what actually reaches the sensor. The low-pass filter blurs the image very slightly. While extreme details are lost in this process, the problem of moiré is completely...
Cameras and Lenses Category Archive - Page 89
Nikon D3s Review
The Nikon D3s has received numerous awards, including "best product / camera" from various reputable organizations and websites. And it did for a reason - its image quality, high ISO performance, superb autofocus, fast speed, and rich features make it a phenomenal camera - truly one of the best cameras...
Nikon 1 30-110mm VR Review
This is an in-depth review of the new Nikon 1 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR lens, also known as "1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6" that was announced on September 21, 2011 specifically for the new Nikon 1 system, together with three other lenses and the new Nikon V1 and J1 cameras. The...
Nikon 1 10-100mm VR Review
This is an in-depth review of the new Nikon 1 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens, also known as "1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM" that was announced on September 21, 2011 specifically for the new Nikon 1 system, together with three other lenses and the new Nikon V1 and J1 cameras....
Nikon 1 J1 Review
The J1 and V1 cameras are Nikon's first attempt to produce a mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses, which took 5 years of careful design and development by Nikon's engineers. Why did Nikon decide to enter the mirrorless market and where is the mirrorless technology positioned relative to the DSLR and...
Best Nikon Lenses for Landscape Photography (2024)
What are the best Nikon lenses for landscape photography? Nikon has made so many great lenses over the years that the answer isn't obvious! However, after extensively testing almost every Nikon lens both in the field and in the lab, I can confidently recommend each one of the lenses shown...
Nikon 1 10mm f/2.8 Review
This is an in-depth review of the new Nikon 1 10mm f/2.8 CX pancake lens, also known as "1 Nikkor 10mm f/2.8" that was announced on September 21, 2011 specifically for the new Nikon 1 system, together with three other lenses and the new Nikon V1 and J1 cameras. The...
Nikon 1 10-30mm VR Review
This is an in-depth review of the new Nikon 1 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens, also known as "1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6" that was announced on September 21, 2011 specifically for the new Nikon 1 system, together with three other lenses and the new Nikon V1 and J1 cameras. The...
Nikon 1 V1 Review
The Nikon 1 V1 and J1 cameras are Nikon's first attempt to produce a mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses, which took 5 years of careful design and development by Nikon's engineers. Why did Nikon decide to enter the mirrorless market and where is the mirrorless technology positioned relative to the...
Nikon 50mm f/1.4G Review
This is an in-depth review of the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G, which was announced back in September of 2008. For many years the focal length of 50mm lenses was considered a “standard” or “normal” focal length, because it closely resembles the perspective of the human eye. These lenses were widely popular...