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Yep, I used to have that lens and it is worth it. Very very sharp when stopped down just 1/3 of a stop and really fast focusing.I tried a used mkI version prior to buying it. I never did take...

Actually, I would try to get a good copy of the second version (mkII ?) of this lens (the last one before the "macro" version came out). It's much faster focusing and stopped town to just f3.5 as...

I think the D700 was more revolutionary at the time it was released than the D800 was (is).

Actually you can buy screw in filters you also can use step-down rings to mount the 77mm filter onto your 72mm lens, but the 72mm lens cap will not fit anymore.I believe you talking about graduated...

My money would go toward the 24-120 f4 VR. I barely used my 24-70 f2.8 since I have this lens as IQ is really exelent and the zoom range just gives you that much more possibilities.But it has a...

I think you will like the focus speed of the f4 compared to the 70-300. It is a different class :-)

I just compared the lens (mounted on a D800) with the f2.8 version during the presentation and got the feeling they both have about the same amount of focus breathing. Nothing scientific, just my...

During a product presentation by Nikon Switzerland I was able to play around with the new 70-200 f/4 VRIII lens and direct compare the handling and build with the 70-200 f/2.8 VRII, mounted either...

I personally think you should take a tele lens with you. There will be plenty of great opportunities to shoot at 150-200 mm range or longer to compress landscape or zoom in on details.So, if you...

A major online retailer in Switzerland is now listing the new Tamron 70-200 f2.8 VC lens with Nikon mount at ... $100 more than Nikons VRII version of this lens (currently approx $2100). At that...

Honestly, no, I don't think it's a good deal. You only loose the 18-24 mm wide angelVR up to 55 mmget an older design of the 24-85 (albeit 1/2 faster)have to swap lenses If it were for the new...

I have bougt several 77mm and one 72mm to protect my various lenses. They do not degrade IQ in any noticable way, are slim, the regular lens cap fits and were cheaper than Hoya or B&W.

I would like to differentiate the above 3rd party lens quote a little: If you want to buy a consumer grade variable aperture lens, then I agree: stay away from 3rd party lenses (even there are...

Not sure why, but the new lenses look like they must be used with an iPhone or iPad ... very "apple" like designs.And why get away from the EX designation. The whole photo world knows what it means...

Never had the Nikon 12-24. At the time it came out I was done with buying DX lenses.But the 10-20 (frist generation), albeit it didn't have mustache distortion, it had those wired falling in...

As much as I love the D700, I would not dream about spending $2300 for a used one (no matter how many times someone used it).Here in Switzerland the prices for used ones are currently at the $1300...

I have to agree that the distortion on the 24-120 is a little heavier than the 24-70. BUT it's really straight forward and very easy to correct in post, unlike with some other lenses I used to...

JP, don't waste your time looking for a "all risks camera insurance" in Switzerland. It does not exist. And if someone would offer it, believe me, the rates would be in a range that you easily can...

the Tamron lens is actually available.Back in 2005 I was in the same situation: getting the then pretty new Tamron 70-200 f2.8 or the newly released Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX DG HSM.I looked at both and...

These special fleeing moments that can not be orchestrated/controlled and happen in every ceremony/event, resulting in pictures that differentiates ordinary from exceptional.They are easily missed...