Tag Archives: DxoMark test results

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1,4/55 ZF.2 and Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A lenses tested at DxOmark

By [NR] admin | Published: November 21, 2013

It’s official – the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1,4/55 ZF.2 lens ($3990) is currently the best lens available for Nikon F mount according to DxOMark:

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Nikon D5300 starts shipping tomorrow, gets tested at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2013

The Nikon D5300 camera that was announced last month is scheduled to start shipping tomorrow. The D5300 user’s manual (PDF file) is already available for download here. DxOMark also published their D5300 test results:

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Nikon 58mm f/1.4G lens tested at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: November 12, 2013

DxOMark published their test results for the Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G lens ($1,696.95):

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DxOMark tests the Nikon D610, P7800 and Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6

By [NR] admin | Published: October 18, 2013

Nikon D610 DxOMark released their test results for the Nikon D610 cameras. Here is their conclusion: “Although we can’t comment on whether the D610 addresses the issue of dust and oil deposits found on the original model, the new camera has some improved features, including a new shutter mechanism, which sounds promising. Along with that, […]

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DxOMark test: Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM vs. Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

By [NR] admin | Published: September 5, 2013

New DxOMark test: Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM ($1,509 after a $150 rebate) vs. Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR ($2,696.95). DxOMark calls the Sigma lens “one of the sharpest long telephoto zoom on D800“:

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New DxoMark king: the Nikon 200mm f/2G ED VR II is the sharpest lens ever tested

By [NR] admin | Published: July 25, 2013

DxOMark published test results for several super tele photo Nikon lenses, including the Nikkor 200mm f/2 (see review) which is one of the sharpest lens they have ever measured:

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Nikkor 500mm and 600mm f/4G ED VR lenses tested by DxoMark

By [NR] admin | Published: July 10, 2013

DxOMark published their test results and conclussions for the Nikkor 500mm ($8,399) and 600mm ($9,799) f/4G ED VR lenses: Comparing the 500mm with rival offerings, we can see that the Nikon is very close to the new 3460g $13,000 Sony. That said the Nikon is slightly sharper at full-aperture and has better uniformity, which is crucial […]

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DxOMark does 1 Nikkor lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: June 27, 2013

DxOMark published their test results for several Nikon 1 lenses. Their conclusion: “From our findings on 1 Nikkor lenses, the 18.5mm f/1.8 and 6.7-13mm are the best performing lenses of their type in the range, thus far. However, we’ve yet to assess the new large aperture Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 which is promising, though perhaps […]

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