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...
Reviews Archive - Page 46
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...
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...
Jobu Design Black Widow Jr Review
This is a review of the Black Widow Jr.3 (BWG-JR3) Gimbal head by Jobu Design. A good, reliable and flexible tripod head is a must when using long telephoto lenses. While there are many different tripod heads and mounts out there, the "Gimbal" type head is preferred, because it provides...
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...