Gary Wolstenholme, Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Interchangeable Lens Review, ePHOTOzine, April 26, 2010Ĭhris Gampat, Review: Nikon 85mm f1.8 G, The Phoblographer, April 23, 2012 Gordon Laing, Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED, Camera LabsĪndrew Alexander, Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM, Imaging Resource, September 14, 2009 Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR AF-S Nikkor, Imaging Resource Szymon Starczewski, Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR,, March 12, 2010
Gordon Laing, Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G, Camera LabsĪndy Westlake, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1:1.8G DX review, DPReview, March 20, 2009 and it balances well on smaller Nikon SLRs.” Thomas at Camera Labs concludes, “Nikon’s Micro-Nikkor 85/3.5 is a very competent macro lens: it’s the cheapest stabilized macro-lens you can buy and it delivers very good performance with sharp images center to corner albeit with somewhat reduced contrast when wide open.” Noting that the best results are found at apertures of f/5.6 and narrower, he writes, “you should not worry too much about that: with larger magnifications you normally have to stop down to get a decent depth of field.”Īndy Hendriksen, What’s In My Bag: Andy Hendriksen Edition, The Phoblographer, February 15, 2012 The lens doubles as a short telephoto prime when working with non-macro subjects. All this comes with the added bonus of Nikon’s VR II optical stabilization.” Jim Fisher of PCMag, noting a bit of barrel distortion writes, “When it all shakes out, the barrel distortion is a quibble that won’t be noticeable in most images, and there’s no questioning the detail that can pick up. It’s rather light-weight and compact, delivers very sharp images wide open. option for DX shooters looking for a dedicated macro lens. Photozone’s Markus Stamm calls it “an attractive. Reviewers, though noting some optical shortcomings compared with higher-priced options like the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED macro lens that we recommend for full-frame shooters, appreciated the overall package the Nikon 85mm f/3.5 macro lens brings to the table. If you don’t shoot with a Nikon camera, but want to invest in some great starter lenses for another system, have a look at our guides for Canon, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E-Mount, and Fujifilm lenses. If macro is your thing, start with the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR for DX bodies or the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED for full-frame cameras. We recommend the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6G IF-ED as your telephoto, the Sigma 10–20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM for a wide-angle option if you have a DX (aka APS-C) body or the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG if you have a full-frame camera, and the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G for portraits. To take your photography to the next level, you’ll want to begin building your arsenal of lenses. Full-frame shooters should opt for the Sigma 50mm 1.4 DG instead of the 35mm. It has an even wider aperture than our main fast prime pick-and compared with the f/3.5 that comes standard in most kit lenses, the Sigma allows for perfectly blurred backgrounds and clear shots even in very low light.
Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation.If budget isn’t a concern or you simply want the best for your camera, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is the way to go. Vibration Reduction image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 5 stops for sharper handheld shooting. Minimum focusing distance of 7.9" at the wide-angle position suits working with close-up subjects. Stepping motor delivers impressively smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications. Also, a programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.Īll-in-one zoom is designed for DX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 27-210mm equivalent focal length range. A stepping motor provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override, and there is a 7.9" minimum focusing distance for working with close-up subjects. Helping achieve sharp results and steady handling, Vibration Reduction image stabilization compensates for up to 5 stops of camera shake for improved results when working in low-light conditions. Poised to be a single lens solution for travel, walkaround, and everyday shooting, this 27-210mm-equivalent lens is ideal for applications ranging from landscapes to portraiture to distant, fast-moving subjects. Compact, lightweight, and versatile, the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR, from Nikon, is an all-in-one zoom spanning a wide-angle to telephoto range.