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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...

Must-Have Filters for Landscape Photography

While I was photographing the beautiful scenery of the Glacier National Park at sunrise, I realized that some filters are pretty much required to get good results when photographing landscapes. While many photographers think that some of the built-in tools in Lightroom and Photoshop can simulate filter behavior, making filters...

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...

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...

Camera Lens Filters Explained

Filters in photography - sheets of glass or resin attach to your camera lens - can serve different purposes for photographers. They can be indispensable for capturing scenery in extremely difficult lighting conditions, they can enhance colors and reduce reflections, and they can simply protect lenses. Filters are widely used...

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...