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I have owned both the AF-S I and the VR-I currently and think they are about equal optically - both fabulous lenses.  The AF-S I is heavier and comes with a longer hood and the later versions all...

No - the TC17EII only couples to AF-S lenses as these have internal motors.  Even if you modify the lens mount on the TC17 so the lens can physically fit on the convertor it will not AF as there is...

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Although this is fairly new equipment for me ( My serious macro setup is a D800 with 200/4 AF micro Nikkor or Sigma 150/2.8 macro lens) I am using both a Vivitar 60mm 2.8 macro lens and a really...

For serious insect photography the Sigma 150/2.8 or the nikon 200/4 AF-D are excellent choices but you really want to use a tripod.   The tripod collar and the long focal length combine to give you...

All of Nikon's 70/80-200 AF series lenses are excellent.  For new or used look for the Nikon  80-200/2.8 AF-D which is still available new;  for a used lens also look for any of the 80-200/2.8 AF-S...

Regarding the 85/1.8 AF-D :   I owned this lens for a number of years and found it to be optically superb and fast to focus even though it uses the motor in the camera.  I would not hesitate to...

With all the discussions regarding Nikon Service and support I see that Nikon has a page   "Find a Nikon Authorized Repair Station Get factory-quality repair and service and genuine Nikon parts "...

The section of the Grays announcement of the Nikkor 70-200 4.0 VR lens written by Simon Stafford that discusses VR ( see...

The section of the Grays announcement of the new lens that discusses VR  states "Three modes are available: Normal for everyday shooting, Active to minimise the high-frequency camera shake...

I agree completely - the collar is necessary for optimal results and convenience if you are using a tripod.

There may be another problem - mounted slides are slightly cropped by the csrdboard slide mount so you may need a bit more than 1:1 magnification to exclude the slide mount from the copy unless you...

I have the Nikkor 16/3.5 - The version that I have is an AI lens.  I am not sure if it is originally an AI but it was probably converted by a previous owner.  It works fine on DX and FX cameras - I...

I have used the 24 PC-E on my D700 and D3 and it is an excellent combination for architecture work (and nature scenic work too).  I also have the 14-24/2.8 and it is also excellent for architecture...

In such cases I would suggest to tell Nikon that you purchased the lens used at a private sale or a dealer while you were travelling.  I would be surprised if they still refuse to service it...

One of the first things I did after receiving my Nex6 kit is to purchase a 40.5 - 52 adapter ring so I can use my Nikon caps, lens hoods, and  polarizing filter.  The 40.5 cap was too small to...

Well I did buy the NEX6 kit - my very first NEX.  If I want a metal body, lots of MP, for serious landscape and the like, and overall best quality imaging I can get  I will use my D800 or my D3...

The specs look like this lens might just replace my 70-180 micro zoom nikkor which I use for product photos as well as lower mag macro work ( I use the 200 AF micro nikkor for real macro work).The...

To clarify - adding a g dandelion chip to the camera side of an extension tube WILL allow exposure control but WILL NOT allow AF or VR operation.  If you want all features of the lens available on...

I purchased a used Nikon TC20E II teleconverter and removed the optical assembly leaving me with a very nice high quality 55mm Nikon quality electrified extension tube.  This should work well with...