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Some of (maybe most of) the difference appears to be contrast that is rendered considerably better by the Sigma. The optics of the kit are not up to the same level of quality (as would be...

I didn't realize that AF stands for a$$ focus...

True...1:2.7 only.

Mike may choose to answer as well, and I do not mean to butt in, but, yes, that is is pretty much it. Focus point will not change when you take a photo with the lens stopped down, the depth of...

What is wrong with using a 1.7x teleconverter with the 70-200? I have read many users talking up the awesome image quality of this combo. It's almost as though the 1.7x was made for the 70-200, it...

I have really enjoyed using my Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4 OS Macro. Worth looking at, and priced at around $389 right now. Has great image stabilization and can be focused on objects touching the end of...

RAW + JPEG...one out of camera, one for post processing to compare. Pretty simple, really.

RAW + JPEG...one (jpeg) out of camera, one (raw) for post processing to compare. Pretty simple, really. Shows why RAW is the way to go most of the time. Much better final image.

Nikon is (hopefully) working on a true replacement for the D3s in the form of a 18-20MP camera with a half-stop high ISO advantage over the D3s. There are really few places to go in the pro body...

I love my Tokina 11-16 and would have a tough time being without it...it's pretty much my favorite lens to use. I love the option of f2.8 shooting personally. Second shot below was handheld and...

Mako is right...your RAW file will have absolutely none of the picture control settings applied, regardless of the control selected. ADL is the only thing applied, and even that is simply an...

This so-called "poor solution" put my D7000 on par with a D90 and D700 that were beating the pants off of it in the AF department. I can now get spot-on performance with any of the central 21...

You are not being honest with the OP here...many D7000 owners reported a REAL AF issue, including myself. And I'm tired of hearing the "user error" excuse - that one was worn out long ago. I owned...

Absolutely spectacular!!!

Refurbs from Nikon come with a 90 day warranty only. Cameta Camera adds their own warranty to give you coverage from 91 days to one year. After that, all repairs are your responsibility. Returns...

Cameta Camera has refurbished D5100, 18-105 and 55-300 for about $850 and free shipping. I would personally skip the 18-55 in favor of the much better 18-105. I owned a refurb D90 for 2 years, now...

That's frickin awesome!! Love it :)

Goose Bumps - Posing on cold stone steps B&W edit View original size for goose bumps on arms - black & white for better match to cool conditions... contrast, clarity and sharpening enhanced for...

Put electrical tape over the lamp...heck Canon uses electrical tape to fix things, why can't we? -- K.B.

Better glass will make a bigger difference nearly every time. D7000 is a good step up from the D80 (resolution and dynamic range especially), but great glass = great images, even from "outdated"...