Hands-on Review: Nikon 300mm f/4E PF AFS VR Nikkor
A Lightweight, Compact Telephoto Lens from Nikon Perfect for Sports and Wildlife I’ve always considered Nikon’s 300mm f/4 lenses to be underrated for sports and wildlife photography. They are sharp,...
View ArticleNikon 105mm f/1.4 Portrait Lens Announced
Today, Nikon announced a new fast prime portrait lens, the AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikkor. This is a super-fast lens that should deliver amazing bokeh when used at or near its maximum f/1.4 aperture. It...
View ArticleMore Nikon 105mm f/1.4 Sample Images
I’ve had a few more opportunities to shoot with the new Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikkor, so I thought I’d post some sample images here. Most of these were shot wide-open, because that’s what this lens is...
View ArticleNikon 105mm f/1.4E vs. 105mm f/2.8 AFS G VR Macro
As you may know, I’m testing the new Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikkor portrait lens. One of the main questions I’ve been asked over on my Facebook page is, “how does it compare to the 105mm micro-Nikkor?”...
View ArticleFirst Impressions of the Nikon 8-15mm Fisheye Zoom Nikkor
A fun fisheye zoom that will spark your creativity… just be careful not to photograph your feet! I received a production copy of the new Nikon 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5 E ED Fisheye Nikkor from B&H Photo to...
View ArticleHands-on Review: Nikon 18.5mm 1-Nikkor Lens
Nikon's new 18.5mm f/1.8 1 Nikkor lens for the Nikon 1 system is small, light, and fast. Check out my hands-on review of this lens. The post Hands-on Review: Nikon 18.5mm 1-Nikkor Lens appeared first...
View ArticleThe Biggest, Baddest AF-Nikkor Lens: 800mm f/5.6 AFS G VRII
Back in July of 2012, Nikon announced they were developing a monster 800mm f/5.6 AFS VR lens. Today, they announced that this lens is being released and is available for pre-order. The first question...
View ArticleQuick Thoughts: 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AFS G VRII Nikkor lens
Yesterday, Nikon announced a long-awaited (overdue?) replacement to its 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens. The the original 80–400mm VR has been around since 2000, and for as long as I can remember,...
View ArticleThree 1-Nikkor Lenses for Serious Photographers
The Nikon 1 System has been out for a little over a year and a half now, and Nikon is now starting to release a series of lenses geared toward the more advanced/serious photographer. When the Nikon 1...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: 1-Nikkor 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 VR for Nikon 1 System
Hey, I just received the new 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 VR 1-Nikkor lens to use on my Nikon 1 V1 and V2 bodies. Yeah, this baby has been out since around April, but I had other things that took precedence. But...
View ArticleInfrared Photography with the Nikon 1 System: Wide-angle lens testing
I recently converted my Nikon 1 V1 mirrorless camera to “super-color” infrared. I’ve been having fun with the camera, but I did notice that wider shots seemed very soft in the corners. According to the...
View ArticleLandscapes with Longer Focal Lengths
When you go out to photograph landscapes, what’s the first lens you reach for? For many of us, it’s a midrange (24-70mm) or wide (16-35mm) zoom lens. Those lenses are great, but there are lots of times...
View ArticleHands-on with the Fujifilm X-T1: First Impressions
Well, I decided I’d see what the hub-bub was all about with regard to the Fujifilm X-series cameras. I’ve known for some time that these cameras have a great sensor (16MP, APS-C, no AA filter), but the...
View ArticleOff to Texas!
I’m packing the big guns and heading down to south Texas for my annual South Texas Birding Photo Safari! This year, I’ll be bringing five clients to shoot with me in the private ranch blinds. While...
View ArticleSolved: Image Stabilization with the Fujinon 18-55 OIS lens
Earlier this year, I posted about using image stabilization with the Fuji 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 OIS Fujinon lens. Actually, I posted about how turning OIS on ended up creating softer images than...
View ArticleNew Nikon D750 and 20mm Lens
Last night, Nikon announced their latest FX-format (36x24mm) DSLR body, the Nikon D750. They also announced a new 20mm f/1.8 AFS G Nikkor lens. Here are my initial thoughts on these announced products....
View ArticleUnboxing the Nikon 20mm f/1.8 AFS G Nikkor lens
[youtube_sc url=”http://youtu.be/8tUOxE-QZPo” title=”Nikon%2020mm%20f%2F1.8%20AFS%20G%20Nikkor%20lens%20unboxing” autohide=”1″] My UPS driver just dropped off the latest Nikon lens, the 20mm f/1.8 AFG...
View ArticleChoosing the glass that’s best for you
It’s shopping season again, and I want to talk a little about that obsession we have with camera lenses. Often times, you’ll hear, “get the best glass, you won’t regret it.” This is certainly the case...
View ArticleJust announced: Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Nikkor lens
Talk about alphabet soup! Nikon has announced a completely redesigned 300mm f/4 lens to replace its aging 300mm f/4 AFS model. The new lens is called the 300mm f/4E PF ED VR, and is available for...
View ArticleNikon 500mm f/4 VR: Hands-on first impressions and images
Spring is still a ways off here in the Rockies, but I did take advantage of some recent nice weather to field test my new Nikon 500mm f/4 AFS G VR Nikkor telephoto lens. In case you missed it, I...
View Article3 New Nikkors: Should you order them?
Yesterday brought the announcement of three new Nikkor lenses from Nikon. Two of these lenses are completely new, and the third is an update to a member of Nikon’s “holy trinity” series. You can read...
View ArticleSensor Plane #18: New Nikkors and Adobe CC 2015
[youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/q5B-3FLqUtQ” autohide=”1″] In this episode of The Sensor Plane photography podcast, I discuss what I’ve been up to over the summer, including recaps of workshops in...
View ArticleLife at 50: The Nifty 50 Millimeter Lens
The “Nifty” 50 Millimeter Lens When I got my first SLR camera, it came with a 50 millimeter lens. For many years, this was the only lens I had, and so I used it for just about everything. I...
View ArticleNikon Z 24-200mm Lens Review
The all-purpose zoom lens that’s perfect for travel and walkabout photography Earlier this year, Nikon announced the 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR zoom Nikkor for full-frame (FX) Z-mount mirrorless cameras....
View ArticleNikon Z Mirrorless Infrared Lens Performance Review
I recently converted a Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera to capture infrared images. Along with my Image Doctors co-host Rick Walker, I tested most of the new Nikon Z-mount lenses to see how well they...
View ArticleWhat is Focus Breathing?
Some lenses change apparent focal length during focus due to their optical design. Some lenses change their apparent focal length as you move from infinity to near focus. This phenomenon is called...
View ArticleThe Image Doctors #98
Nikon 105mm & 50mm Z macro lenses This week Nikon announced two Z-mount macro lenses, in 105mm and 50mm focal lengths. We take a look at the specs, pricing, and whether we’ll consider replacing our...
View ArticleThe Image Doctors #112
Canon R3 Mirrorless Camera; New Lenses from Canon, Nikon, & Sigma This week, we’ll cover a slew of camera and lens announcements, and offer our thoughts on what these products mean for the photo...
View ArticleThe Image Doctors #125
Photographing Holiday Lights ‘T is the season for festive holiday light displays! This week, we’ll offer our tips and tricks for getting impactful shots of holiday lights, including the best times,...
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