Thursday, January 28, 2010

Nikon MH-18a Quick Battery Charger for the EN-EL3e Battery compatible with Nikon D80, D200, D300 and D700 Digital SLR Cameras

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This quick charger (100-240V (AC)) is identical to the MH-18 but smaller in dimensions for even more portability.
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Technical Details

- Use to recharge Nikon EN-EL3a and EN-EL3 batteries
- Fully recharges exhausted battery in about 120 minutes
- Two charging lamp indicators
- Easy and safe to use
- Power cord included
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Customer Buzz
 "HELP!" 2010-01-21
By Karyn Flores
I bought this charger and charged it to my moms credit card because I lost the charger to my Nikon d300. Well, the charger arrived in good timing (two days) but it WILL NOT charge my battery, I seriously need advice or help or something because I'm afraid that I wasted 45 dollars on a charger that does not work. am I doing something wrong? please anybody feel free to respond.

Customer Buzz
 "S L O W" 2009-12-12
By josh kimmel (Brooklyn, NY)
I feel this is borderline outragous, it takes 2 HOURS two charge a itsy bitsy teenie weenie gray battery, becuase they sell a fast charger for extra money, this is a skipiddy scam, while in the same time i can charge an ranger rx that overpowers the sun in 90 minutes for 250 full power flashes.



Sorry this is outragously slow, its 2010 nikon - hello, knock knock anybody home...

Customer Buzz
 "Absolutely NIKON original product" 2009-11-13
By Chan D (Toronto. ON)
Absolutely NIKON original product. There's a lot so-called original on eBay but actually OEM for half a price. I don't mind use OEM as long as it is good. But after took a close look at the OEM one, I decided to turn back to really original one. It is bad those OEM ad as original.

Customer Buzz
 "Works great" 2009-11-01
By Denise Brown (Gwinn, Michigan, USA)
How to review a battery charger? It charges quickly and efficiently! Can't ask for much more than that!

Customer Buzz
 "Questionable quality" 2009-10-12
By L. Bean (Mt Pleasant, MI USA)
I broke my original Nikon charger by dropping it about five feet onto a concrete sidewalk. No visible damage, but it would not work after that. No complaints at this point and I ordered a new one. It arrived and worked fine for a week or two. Then it began to exhibit comnnection problems. Found the contacts where the battery met the charger were weak. Finally bought a Torx screwdriver and opened the cover. The contacts were fastened to the housing with a small spot of glue that pulled away from the housing. I reglued it but was sure it will not hold. Filled the mostly empty part of the housing with foam rubber and reassembled. Works fine now with the foam rubber holding the contacts in the proper position, but you should not have to redesign a new charger.


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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

LensPEN + Precision Design Cleaning Kit - for Digital SLR Cameras & Lenses

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Kit includes:
♦ 1) LensPEN LP-1 Lens Cleaning System
♦ 2) Precision Design 6-Piece Deluxe Cleaning Kit

The LensPEN LP-1 Lens Cleaning System is the simple and effective way to clean your optics when they get dirty out in the field — before the dust, dust, and grime begin to build up, becoming more and more difficult to remove. This is how simple the LensPEN is to use: 1) Slide out the retractable brush, using it to remove any dust particles; 2) Remove the end cap to expose the cleaning pad; 3) Using a smooth, circular motion, wipe the lens surface with the unique flexible cleaning pad. If any smudges remain, just breathe gently on the lens and repeat the cleaning process. The unique cleaning compound will not spill or dry out and is both environmentally-friendly and non-toxic.

The Precision Design 6-Piece Deluxe Cleaning Kit includes what you need to keep your equipment sparkling clean: Hurricane Air Blower; Cleaning Brush; Lens Cleaning Cloth; Lens Tissue; Lens Cleaning Liquid; and Cotton Swabs.

This value-packed LensPEN Precision Design Combo Cleaning Kit is the perfect companion to help you clean your film and digital cameras, lenses, camcorders, binoculars and scopes.


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- KIT INCLUDES 2 PRODUCTS — All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories
- LensPEN LP-1 Lens Cleaning System — with retractable brush and unique cleaning tip
- Precision Design 6-Piece Deluxe Cleaning Kit
- Convenient-to-use and safe for all optics including multicoated lenses and non-toxic
- This LensPEN Precision Design Combo Cleaning Kit to safely clean your film and digital cameras, lenses, camcorders, binoculars and scopes
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Customer Buzz
 "Great" 2010-01-05
By M. Nickels
Just received my cleaning kit on time. Tried it out right now and it works great. Even has a little pouch to put everything in once you are through using it. Don't know how I can rate it below 5 stars since it does what its intended to do.

Customer Buzz
 "I love this cleanng kit" 2009-12-08
By Verneitta Fambro (Mountain View CA USA)
I don't use everything in it however, it is here if I decide to. I mostly use the lenspen, lens tissue paper, q-tips, cloth and the air blower.

It has a really nice carrying case.

I carry it in my camera bag so that it is there after I use the camera.

I really do like it, it works very well.

Customer Buzz
 "Perfect kit for the price" 2009-10-31
By Davi P. Netto
Wow. This kit made the difference for my dirty lenses. And the price is very good too.



I have to say that it's worth to buy this kit just because of the pen. It is really soft and won't cause any damage to you lens if you correctly use it.



5 stars! I recommend it

Customer Buzz
 "DSLR lens cleaning kit" 2009-10-22
By Bri (Colorado)
The LensPen is the best part of this product. I'm not that impressed with the cloth, but so far I really like the pen. The brush seems to work well too. I have yet to try the cleaning solution.

Customer Buzz
 "Pen is amazing!" 2009-10-22
By Renee Lam
Everything else I could do without, but I love the lens pen. I take it everywhere my camera goes at is useful. I picked this vendor as it had other stuff that came with it.. I should have just stuck with the pen. The other stuff I haven't touched at all as I have no use for it. The pen is freaking amazing.


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Monday, January 25, 2010

Opteka .35x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for Nikon D700, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70, D60, D50, D40, D40x, D2HS, D2XS series

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The new Opteka High Definition² .35x Ultra Wide Angle Fisheye Converter Lens increases the versatility of your existing lens to provide breathtaking ultra wide angle views. And it's so easy to use! Additionally the built-in detachable macro lens allows you to take extreme high resolution close-up shots! Nothing changes the way you see the world like High Definition² and no company does High Definition² like Opteka. Opteka's glass optics define High Definition. Change the way you view the world. Enjoy outstanding detail, enjoy enhanced clarity, enjoy Opteka!
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- Opteka .35x HD² Super Wide Angle Macro Fisheye Lens
- Attaches to Existing SLR Lenses with a 67mm or 52mm Filter Thread. Lens front Thread 67mm, 8 Element Lens, & 180° Degree Capability
- Professional High Speed Auto Focus, Full Panoramic Capability, High Quality Crystal Optics, & AF Infrared Compatible
- High Resolution Precision Optics, Day or Night & Great for Every Type of Photographic Situation!
- Made in Japan, Includes Lens Adapter & 10 Year Worldwide Warranty
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Customer Buzz
 "Opteka .35x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for Nikon" 2010-01-14
By Sherrie Brown
I recieved my Opteka .35x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for Nikon the other day & I LOVE it! It's sooo clear. The only problem I am haveing is I'm getting a shadow & not sure where it's comeing from.

Customer Buzz
 "Worst lens I've ever seen" 2009-12-11
By GPlaza (Brighton, MA, USA)
I guess you get what you paid for. But really, this lens is unusable. The amount of distortion is out of control...almost looks like you are taking an out of focus picture with a soft filter (and the wide angle is really the last element in the picture). I returned it.

Customer Buzz
 "It's Okay - My Opteka" 2009-12-01
By Susan Brambila (Santa Ana, CA)
I did receive this product efficiently and in a nice package - unfortunately I am having serious problems with the macro - it will not focus on my D40 - oh well, at least I can have fun with the Fisheye.

Customer Buzz
 "Interesting and fun lens" 2009-11-21
By JCJ
Although there is some slight blurriness on the outside edges of the picture, overall, the picture is a clear, interesting wide angle picture. As with all Opteka products, the lens appears to be quality construction at a very reasonable price.

Customer Buzz
 "A Real Disappointment" 2009-11-20
By MTSOfan
Since I had bought, and liked, a macro lens of the same brand, I felt confident that the wide-angle lens would perform well. I was disappointed. No matter how much ambient light is available, most photos are blurry. I thought, at first, that I just needed practice, or to try the lens in different lighting situations. But, nothing seems to help. I would not recommend this product to anyone.


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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Nikon D3000 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens with 8GB Card + EN-EL9a Battery + Nikon Gadget Bag + Nikon School DVDs + Accessory Kit

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Kit includes:

♦ 1) Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens

♦ 2) Transcend 8GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) Card

♦ 3) Spare EN-EL9a High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

♦ 4) Nikon SLR System Case

♦ 5) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader

♦ 6) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet

♦ 7) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit

♦ 8) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software

♦ 9) Nikon School DVD: Fast, Fun & Easy IV

♦ 10) Nikon School DVD: Understanding Digital Photography



The 10.2-megapixel Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera enables users to capture stunning images with superior performance. Features include a 3.0-inch monitor, Active D-Lighting, 23 Scene Modes, In-Camera retouch image editing, shooting as fast as 3 FPS, ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600, built-in sensor cleaning, 11-point AF System and much more.



The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Lens is an ultra compact, lightweight standard zoom lens with a 3x focal zoom range and Vibration Reduction.



Take more high-resolution pictures with this 8GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) memory card.



Increase your shooting capacity with this powerful EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.



This multi-compartment, Nikon-brand case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash, and accessories.



This 6-piece cleaning kit contains a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.



Learn more about photography principles and go beyond the basics of your camera with these easy-to-understand training DVDs featuring Nikon DSLRs.


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- KIT INCLUDES 8 PRODUCTS -- All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
- <#1> Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens PLUS +
- <#2> Transcend 8GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) Card + <#3> Spare EN-EL9a High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
- <#4> Nikon SLR System Case + <#5> Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader +
- <#6> Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet + <#7>
- Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit + <#8> Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software
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Customer Buzz
 "Muy buena marca y buen producto" 2010-01-18
By Carlos Alberto Herrera (Colombia)
Exelente producto y la marca es indiscutiblemente una de las mejores las fotos son perfectas y hasta el momento es lo que esperaba.

Customer Buzz
 "Super Sweet Camera!" 2010-01-07
By WhoKnew
Love this camera, just got it for Christmas and was able to use it right away without any problems. It's our first SLR camera, and we like it a lot! Great investment!!

Customer Buzz
 "LOVE my new Nikon D-SLR!!" 2009-12-30
By T. Laurent (New Hampshire)
First, I have to say that I am an amateur photographer - just love taking pics of my kids, family and nice scenes. I don't need a lot of extras ... but have always been disappointed by slow shutter speed and, ultimately, missing "the" moment. (Espcially with kids!!) But I don't have that problem with this camera! Its fast, accurate, takes GREAT pics and I'm thrilled with the "guide" (very helpful!). As far as the purchase, the price was excellent and came with many extras (carry case, lens cleaner, extra battery, memory card ... and much more!) I'm very impressed and couldn't give this purchase a higher recommendation!

Customer Buzz
 "Good camera" 2009-12-03
By Grace King (MCDONOUGH, GA, US)
I did a lot of research before purchasing this camera. I'm not disappointed in it. The photo quality is excellent. The automatic features are very handy and the manual override capability is very good. I have been a little discouraged by two things; one, the 'info' button is very close to the shutter-release button and several times I've pressed the wrong one and missed a shot, two, although the lens that came with the camera is very nice I will definitely need a more powerful zoom lens.

So, overall, I would recommend this camera. I will purchase the 200mm zoom lens and eventually get used to avoiding the 'info' button when I want to press the shutter-release.

Customer Buzz
 "Good first DSLR" 2009-11-29
By Vamsi Duvvuri (Atlanta, GA, USA)
I've recently moved from slim digital camera world to DSLRs and the Nikon D3000 is a good first step. I like the battery life, picture quality and ease of use.


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Friday, January 22, 2010

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor Lens + 52mm UV Glass Filter + Accessory Kit for D40, D60, D90, D200, D300, D300s, D3000, D5000 Digital SLR Cameras

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Kit includes:

♦ 1) Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens

♦ 2) Vivitar 52mm UV Glass Filter

♦ 3) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit

♦ 4) CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap



This 3.6x zoom features Nikon's VR image stabilization and is perfect for portraits and action. Vibration Reduction reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing hand-held shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than without VR. An ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, and a compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation.



This Vivitar UV Filter is a multi-purpose, fine-weather filter that is designed to optimize your photography experience. UV filters block out unwanted ultraviolet light and prevents the UV "fogging/haze" effect", which can result in inaccurate color and lower the apparent sharpness. This filter is also ideal for protecting your valuable lens from scratches and dust, and it can be kept on the lens at all times. Perfect for digital, video and photo.



Keep your lens cap securely attached to your lens with the convenient, simple-to-use CapKeeper. Never lose a lens cap again!



This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.


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- KIT INCLUDES 4 PRODUCTS — All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
- <#1> Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DXR VR [Vibration eduction] Zoom Lens PLUS +
- <#2> Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit +
- <#3> CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap +
- <#4> Vivitar 52mm UV Glass Filter
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Customer Buzz
 "Awesome!" 2010-01-07
By Jane E. Mcgeown (Central New York)
Product was shipped well and rec'd in excellent condition. It was exactly what I wanted. And the price was good.

Customer Buzz
 "Nikon 55-200 VR Nikkor Zoom Lens" 2009-12-20
By D. Perkins (Carbondale, KS United States)
I just got this as a gift yesterday and I am very pleased with it. The pictures are crisp and clear and the closeups from distant shots are impressive. I would like to test it out more but for now I am impressed with it.

Customer Buzz
 "Love the lens" 2009-11-27
By Visaharaja Ravindar
I bought this item after reviewing previous ratings and a LOT of research as I was concerned about the budget. Initially my plan was to buy the 70-300 mm Non VR lens. It was within my budget and was thinking 300mm would help me to cover more distance.



But after reading reviews and comparisons I chose 55-200mm VR.

Reasons:

1. VR helps me a lot as I am interested in taking Sunset/Sunrise and do not have a dedicated external flash.

2.100mm doesn't make big difference. Read a quote by Ansel Adams "Best wide-angle lens? 'Two steps backward' and 'look for the ah-ha'" mentioned in Kenrockwell page.

So thought, for 300mm I need to move forward few steps, ha ha.

3. Have Nikon D40 so wanted a lens which works in AF mode. 70-300mm doesn't.



So bought in Oct, love this and its awesome. Except the add-ons, they are not very good quality materials. But this deal is cheaper than the lens in other sites.



Thanks for people who wrote the reviews....

BTW, the lens makes some noises while auto focusing and (releasing shutter if VR is on), and its normal.

Customer Buzz
 "G.K.Babu's Review" 2009-11-24
By Gopalakrishnan Babu
As described Lens quality and price is superb. Item is in excellent condition. Recommended Seller. Thanks.

Customer Buzz
 "No Brainer Sports Action" 2009-11-18
By Shop Girl
I bought this lens based on several recommendations about the quality of the images you can get with it. In particular, the lightness of the lens is a major factor. I recently bought the Nikon D90 I use this lens on and the combination is very easy to hold for long periods and to shoot sports with. All the pictures I took with reasonable light levels were super sharp. I used it to shoot pictures of my grandson playing football and even caught a sequence of shots where I zoomed between shots (1 second apart or so) as he scored almost right in front of me. All the shots at 200mm were excellent after discounting my sometimes poor selection of where to point the lens. The VR clearly was working as I was hand-holding for all my shots,


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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Nikon 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Nikon 50MM F/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens
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Technical Details

- Normal angle of view on FX-format cameras - Classic, normal angle of view when used on a Nikon FX-format digital SLR or 35mm film camera
- An ideal portrait lens when used on a Nikon DX-format digital SLR, approximating the angle of view similar to that of a 75mm lens
- Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare
- Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus
- Close focusing to 1.5 feet
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Customer Buzz
 "Great lens, especially for low light, no flash work" 2010-01-07
By AJR
It's fast and great optically. For portraits or poorly lit subjects where a flash is not allowed (or not wanted) this is the perfect lens. On a DX format camera it's a bit long (field of view is about 75mm equivalent) for some inside work, a 28 or 35mm focal length might be a better option (but 1.8 is the faster you can get in those focal lengths).

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 "Good stuff. Worth every penny." 2010-01-06
By Micah
I had two of the previous generation of 50/1.4 AF before owning this lens. I've tried both versions on a D2x, d90, a d300, d3, and d3x. This is the better version, and it's really the top of the heap, short of the MF 1.2 or a bloody Leica. So if you want sharp and AF simultaneously, this is your best bet.



Yes, it could be a touch sharper wide open. It could also be five times more expensive. It's sharper edge to edge than the old version at all settings. It's sharper in the corners than the Sigma or the Canon 1.2.



All around I'm quite happy.



I am nervous about only one thing: while blowing dust off I tapped the rear element with the plastic tip of my blower bulb. It made a quite resonant "TING". Looking at the diagrams on Nikon's site, it is a very thin element. Moreso than the previous generation. For the most part, this seems to be a much more robust build than the previous 1.4AF. (I owned two because I pretty nearly destroyed my first one...it did still work even so.) But that rear element does give me pause and I now try to shift it forward before and after mounting it (when I can remember).



Optically, can't complain. Focus doesn't seem any faster or slower than the previous version. It's more comfortable to hold since nothing spins or moves externally while it's focusing. It's quieter, which is nice in the dim situations I often use it it.



It actually focuses properly on my d90, unlike other fast nikon glass. (I've tried many d90's and it seems that d90's just don't focus precisely with their center point with large aperture screw driven lenses.)



Good stuff. If you shoot film or FX get one. If you have a DX, get the 35/1.8 AFS. If you have the 35/1.8 AFS, get this too! If you are using your Nikon DSLR for video, you should get like ten of these. Ok, maybe one. But still, it's that nice.



Hope you found this useful. Enjoy shooting!

Customer Buzz
 "Nice for DSLR without the internal motor" 2009-12-19
By Anthony Loh (NY, USA)
This is an excellence "fast" lens - very sharp and the auto focus is fast and accurate. This is one that you want when shoot in a low light environment where flash is not permitted.



Having said that, however, it is so much more expensive than the Nikkor 50mm f1.4D without significantly improvement on the optical quality. If you own a entry level Nikon dSLR (e.g., D40/x, D60, D3000, D5000) without an internal motor to power the D-series lens (or lenses without internal motor of their own) then, you will like this one. If you own a more advance dSLR (D80, D90, D300/s) then, you are better off economically with the 50 f1.4D.

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 "Sharp, well constructed, and AF-S; great normal lens!" 2009-12-16
By S. S. Malhotra (Norwalk, CT)
Pro's:

I initially got this prime because it was THE ONLY lens at the time that had an f-stop less than 2.8 AND AF-S on my old D40x BACK in December of 2008 (other than the $6,000 200 f/2).



Thankfully, Nikon updated their DX AF-S lineup this year aggressively with the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras as well, but I'll review that later.



This is a bokeh machine, not as creamy and perfect as the Nikon 85 1.4, but pretty nice. But bokeh is a personal thing, and some people find it a little nervous in this lens (your call).



AF-S is dead silent, hunts very little in low light, and tracks well.



Light weight and a nice hood is included.



Works awesome on my N75 film body (and I can't WAIT to use it a D700!!)



Con's:

AF is apparently slower than previous 50mm models that are AF only (not AF-S).



A bit long on a DX body to be considered "normal"(75mm equivalent), but still useful as a portrait lens (just not AS close as say a 85mm on an FX body).



I just don't use it as often as I'd like and always reach for the 35 1.8G as my "go to" prime ONLY because 50mm on a DX is too long for a general purpose lens.



Upshot:

A worthwhile purchase, an excellent AF-S revision to older models, and perfect choice for those AF-motor-less users (D40/x/D60/D5000) who need a portrait/fast prime lens. Also works on FX/Film bodies (but not compatible with film bodies prior to the N75 era, ie


P.S.

I have also found DxO Optics Pro v 5.0, Elite Edition Photo Enhancing Software for Mac & Windows. a priceless software tool with this camera/lens combination (This "module" is available with my D200 + 50 1.4G, helps give my shots an "extra stop" of noise reduction.). I always shoot RAW images and use DxO to convert to TIFF or jpg.









Customer Buzz
 "Nikon 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens" 2009-12-13
By Teunis D. Baas
Good basic prime lens. Bought it because it is a required/suggested/recommended lens for many photo classes & exercises. Forces you to get closer to your object. Is closest to "human eye" observation. Not an expsensvie lens: I read great reviews on this lens.


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