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...
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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...
What is Chromatic Aberration?
Chromatic aberration, also known as "color fringing" or "purple fringing", is a common optical problem that occurs when a lens is either unable to bring all wavelengths of color to the same focal plane, and/or when wavelengths of color are focused at different positions in the focal plane. Chromatic aberration...
What is Focus Shift?
Focus Shift is an optical problem that occurs due to Spherical Aberration, when an object is brought into focus at maximum aperture and captured with the lens stopped down. Focus shift can lead to blurry images and focus errors, when working with subjects at close distances and using fast aperture...
Nikon 40mm f/2.8G DX Review
This is an in-depth review of the new Nikon 40mm f/2.8G DX macro / micro prime lens that was announced in July of 2011. The Nikon 40mm f/2.8G DX, also known as "AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G" is a consumer-grade lens for photo enthusiasts that need an affordable macro lens...
Nikon 400mm f/2.8G VR Review
This is an in-depth review of the Nikon 400mm f/2.8G ED VR lens that was released in August of 2007, along with Nikon D3 and two other exotic super-telephoto lenses. In this review, I will not only provide general information about the Nikon 400mm f/2.8 VR and its performance, but...
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Review
This is an in-depth review of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM prime lens that was announced on March 18, 2008 for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony mounts. The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM is a professional-grade lens for enthusiasts and pros that need a high-quality lens...
Nikon D700 Review
The Nikon D700 is Nikon's first affordable full-frame (FX) camera, with 12 megapixels and amazing low light performance. I have been shooting with the Nikon D700 for the past three years, and I'm not sure why it took me so long to write a review of my favorite camera... I...
Nikon Quality Control Issues
Like any manufactured product, Nikon's products are also prone to quality assurance / quality control issues. While Nikon has a very extensive and comprehensive quality control process, some defective products can slip through and make it to the market. Other times, the pressure to increase the production output on Nikon's...