DxOMark published their test results and conclusions for the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens with Nikon mount: “The lens sets a new benchmark for optical performance for a retro-focus lens in this focal length and it’s a feat that’s even more remarkable given the price is well-below that of any of the big name brands.” With [...]
DxOMark added test scores for 61 different lenses measured on the 36MP Nikon D800 camera and listed the best choices in several different categories (based on their DxOMark test score):
The Bower 24mm f/1.4 wide angle lens is now $200 off: $499 vs. the regular $699. New Samyang 50mm f/1.2 lens with Nikon mount is on the roadmap for 2014. DxOMark released the test scores for the Nikon 1 J3 camera. Their conclusion: “Although the new Nikon 1 J3 has been updated over its predecessor with the higher-resolution sensor found in [...]
DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G lens ($496.95 vs. $1,649 for the f/1.4 version) which received the highest score in the current DxOMark database: “With an Overall DxOMark Lens Metric Score of 35 the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G is the best 85mm lens in the DxOMark database and well exceeds the average DxOMark Overall Score of [...]
DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon D5200 camera. The camera scored slightly better than the D3200, which is interesting since they both have a 24MP sensor manufactured by two different companies (Toshiba for the D5200 and Nikon for the D3200). Here is the overall ranking for Nikon DSLR cameras:
Another quick update from DxOMark – the test score for the new Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens ($1,396.95) is out. Unfortunately DxOMark doesn’t have any test data for the new 70-200 f/2.8 VRII lens and the above comparison includes only the older 70-200 f/2.8 model. Their conclusion:
Nikon 1 V2 compared to the Sony RX100 (1″ sensor) and Canon G1x (1.5″ sensor): Nikon 1 V2 vs. Panasonic GF5 vs. Fuji X10: DxoMark published their test results for the Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera. This is their conclusion on the V2: Overall, the regression in performance, when compared to the Nikon 1 V1, suggest this [...]
