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...
Reviews Archive - Page 47
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...
Nikon D5100 Review
Marketed as an upper-entry-level DSLR, the Nikon D5100 is a major upgrade to the older D5000. It has a larger and a more enhanced swivel LCD screen and the same remarkable sensor as the semi-professional D7000. In addition to the above changes, the camera also lost some weight, making it...
Fuji X100 Review
To be honest, I was not planning on writing a review of the Fuji X100 camera. First, because the camera was sent to me in error. As I was preparing to send it back, I was asked if I wanted to try it out, so I agreed to check it...
Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Review
This is an in-depth review of the much anticipated Nikon 50mm f/1.8G prime lens that was announced in April of 2011. The Nikon 50mm f/1.8G is a consumer-grade lens for enthusiasts and seasonal pros that need quality optics of a fixed portrait lens at an affordable price point. Its large...