DxOMark published their test results for the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lenses and those are their conclusions: Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD ($1,299.00) “A DxOMark Overall Score of 29 ranks the Tamron 1st for image quality on professional standard zooms, just pushing the [...]
The Korean website lcap.tistory.com published many sample images taken with the just announced Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens. The post also contains distortion, light fall-off and “starring” samples. The photos are taken with a Canon camera, but you can get an idea about the performance of the lens. Another post shows the lens coverage when used on a full [...]
The rumors were true: Sigma officially announced the world’s first 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM zoom lens: World’s first lens offering an aperture of F1.8 throughout the zoom range.SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM, the large aperture APS-C format standard zoom lens. What [...]
Few days ago I mentioned about the potential delay of the new Nikkor AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens. Nikon Japan now officially announced the delay – the new release date is May 31, 2013. If you are thinking of purchasing this $17,896.95 lens that weights 10.12 lb (4.59 kg), take a look also at those additional long lens support add-ons from [...]
DxOMark published their test results for the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens ($1,996.95) which was not part of their previous selection for best wide angle lenses for the Nikon D800 camera. They have now updated their findings and of course the 14-24mm lens is the top performer:
Another ISS related post: thespacereporter published an article today about a quantum entanglement experiment on the International Space Station that will involve modifying an existing Nikkor 400mm lens to capture photons sent from scientists on Earth (with the help of NightPOD):
The Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 lens ($17,896.95) is now shipping in Asia according to this forum post on mobile01. The US release date is currently listed as April 4th, 2013. More details on the lens can be found here. Few addition images from mobile01:
DxOMark published their third part on best wide angle lenses for the Nikon D800 camera (see part 1 and part 2). As you would expect “normal” wide angle prime lenses performed better than ultra wide and zoom lenses. Here are the top rated lenses grouped by lens type:
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