Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR ED AF-S
Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ CameraLabs (01 October’07)
The Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR ED AF-S features Vibration Reduction (VRII) minimizes the effects of camera shake, two Nikon Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements deliver superior optical performance for both digital and 35mm photography, Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens, Non-Rotating front element, and a Silent Wave Motor (SWM).
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Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR
Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ CameraLabs (28 August’07)
The Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR is optimized for exclusive use with Nikon SLR digital-camera models. It features Vibration Reduction offers the equivalent of shutter speeds 3 stops faster for more flexible hand-held shooting, Silent Wave Motor, and an ED Extra-low Dispersion Glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance. (Full Specs)
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Last updated: Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G Review & Sample Photos @ CameraLabs (added on 27 April’07)
The Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED is a compact, lightweight 7.5x zoom lens features Nikon ED glass, aspherical lens elements and SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing, two focus modes, auto[A] and manual [M], with manual override in auto mode.
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Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens
Last update: Video Review @ CameraLabs (added on 17 April’07)
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens (announced 16.11.06) is the kit lens for the Nikon D40 SLR camera featuring Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet and smooth autofocusing, an ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, and a hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes astigmatism and other forms of distortion while ensuring high resolution and contrast.
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Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED DX VR
Last updated: Video Review by CameraLabs (added on 29 March’07)
The Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-200mm 3.5-5.6G IF-ED is a compact, lightweight lens features High-ratio, 11x zoom lens and 18-200mm focal range, VR II Vibration Reduction technology provides a four-steps-faster shutter speed, two ED glass and three aspheric lens elements, AF-S Silent Wave Motor provides fast quiet autofocusing, and M/A mode makes it easy to switch from auto to manual focus.
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Carl Zeiss Introduces Distagon T* 2/35 and Distagon T* 2.8/35
Thornwood, N.Y. - Carl Zeiss introduces two completely new wide-angle lenses for Nikon F mount cameras. They cover the full 35mm frame and can be used on both analog and digital SLR’s. The lenses focus manually and can produce sharpness well beyond the capabilities of the best color films today. Both lenses feature a long-life all-metal barrel of very high precision.
The Distagon T* 2/35 ZF is a versatile all-round lens with moderate wide-angle coverage and high speed, a classic standard for photojournalistic work. Due to its high performance, this lens can capture very detailed scenes with high accuracy and information content.
Nikon DX VR 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G - Review @ CameraLabs
CameraLabs have recently posted sample photos and a review of the Nikon DX VR 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G, a compact, lightweight and packed with an array of advanced features, the AF-S DZ VR Zoom-Nikkor lens offers 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED focal range length and 11.1x zoom coupled with Nikon ED glass, Silent Wave Motor and enhanced Vibration Reduction (VR II). In conclusion they write:
The big question then is whether Nikon’s 18-200mm is worth twice the price of its rivals from Sigma and Tamron. In terms of optical quality, the Nikkor certainly edged ahead of its competition, particularly in our outdoor real-life and corner sharpness tests. The build quality is also of a much higher standard and the focusing quicker and noticeably quieter. The focal ratio at the telephoto end is also slightly faster.”
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Nikon DX VR 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G - Review @ Photozone
Photozone have recently posted sample photos and a review of the Nikon DX VR 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G, a compact, lightweight and packed with an array of advanced features, the AF-S DZ VR Zoom-Nikkor lens offers 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED focal range length and 11.1x zoom coupled with Nikon ED glass, Silent Wave Motor and enhanced Vibration Reduction (VR II). In conclusion they write:
“Regarding some glowing reviews available on the web the expectation were rather high. Unfortunately the (tested sample of the) Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR II DX wasn’t able to convince completely. Weak points are rather hefty distortions and high vignetting (@ f/3.5) at 18mm. Apart from a few weak spots the resolution figures are quite good though and it is possible to get very decent images from this lens under field conditions. The VR can surely help to safe the day in situations where similar zooms must fail utterly. The build quality is a little soso for a lens in this price class and probably the biggest disappointment. All in all the Nikkor is a highly interesting lens but not without flaws (hardly surprising for a 11x zoom).”
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Nikon DX VR 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G - Review by Thom Hogan
Thom Hogan has recently posted a review of the Nikon DX VR 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G, a compact, lightweight and packed with an array of advanced features, the AF-S DZ VR Zoom-Nikkor lens offers 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED focal range length and 11.1x zoom coupled with Nikon ED glass, Silent Wave Motor and enhanced Vibration Reduction (VR II).
“Sharpness is excellent throughout most of the range, with f/11 being the point of maximum sharpness on my sample once you get to 100mm. At the wide angle end, though, there’s actually little to distinguish the central area in one aperture from another–go ahead and use maximum aperture if you’d like. At all apertures at 200mm you’ll see a bit of softness, with the best apertures being f/11 through f/16. (I should note that I’ve seen tests from others that say the opposite–that their sample was a tiny bit soft, especially in the corners at 18mm but pretty darned sharp across the board at 200mm. “
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Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Service Notice
Nikon Europe has issued a service advisory notice for Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR users about an issue that may occur when the lens is used with the D100, D2H or D70 digital cameras.
Notice for AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED users
We would like to inform customers of an issue that may occur when the Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens is used with the D100, D2H or D70 digital cameras. With the lens set to a wide-angle position, in some rare cases, the camera is unable to acquire accurate focus on near subjects when auto focusing starts from the infinity position.
