วันพุธที่ 31 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2551

Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

24mm D-Series Wideangle lens for Nikon cameras

Product Details

  • Brand: Nikon
  • Model: 1919
  • Dimensions: 1.00 pounds


  • Features

  • Compact wide-angle lens construction
  • Superb optical design for architecture, wedding, and landscape photography
  • 84-degree (61-degree with Nikon DX format) picture coverage with edge-to-edge sharpness
  • Close Range Correction system provides high performance at both near and far focusing distances
  • Nikon Super Integrated Coating for minimized flare and ghost, providing good color balance



  • Editorial Reviews

    Manufacturer Description
    Lens-making is an art--Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens-making in their effort to provide the "glass" that makes the world's greatest pictures.

    AF Nikkor lenses work with Nikon SLRs for optimal performance, even the very latest. The Nikon 24mm f2.8D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor is a compact ultra-wide-angle lens constructed with superb optical design for architecture, wedding, and landscape photography. It features 84-degree (61-degree with Nikon DX format) picture coverage with edge-to-edge sharpness. The Close Range Correction (CRC) system provides high performance at both near and far focusing distances, for distortion-free pictures as close as one foot.

    Nikon Super Integrated Coating ensures exceptional performance
    To enhance the performance of its optical lens elements, Nikon employs an exclusive multilayer lens coating that helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level. Nikon Super Integrated Coating achieves a number of objectives, including minimized reflection in the wider wavelength range and superior color balance and reproduction. Nikon Super Integrated Coating is especially effective for lenses with a large number of elements, like our Zoom-Nikkors. Also, Nikon's multilayer coating process is tailored to the design of each particular lens. The number of coatings applied to each lens element is carefully calculated to match the lens type and glass used, and also to assure the uniform color balance that characterizes Nikkor lenses. This results in lenses that meet much higher standards than the rest of the industry.

    Close-Range Correction system
    The Close-Range Correction (CRC) system is one of Nikon's most important focusing innovations, for it provides superior picture quality at close focusing distances and increases the focusing range. With CRC, the lens elements are configured in a "floating element" design wherein each lens group moves independently to achieve focusing. This ensures superior lens performance even when shooting at close distances.

    Distance information
    D-type and G-type Nikkors relay subject-to-camera distance information to AF Nikon camera bodies. This then makes possible advances like 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. Note: D-type and G-type Nikkors provide distance information to the following cameras: Auto exposure; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, F60, F55, F50, Pronea S, Pronea 600i, D2 series, D1 series, D100, and D70s/D70. Flash control; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, D2 series, D1 series, D100, and D70s/D70 cameras.

    What's in the Box:
    Lens, 52mm snap-on front lens cap, rear lens cap LF-1.


    Customer Reviews

    Great Wide Normal Choice for a Digital Camera5
    When used on a Nikon D300 that applies a 1.5 multiplying factor to the length (this 24mm acts like a 36mm on a DX sensor), this lens is clear, collects lights well, and is extremely sharp. This is a great walk-around lens for scenery, touring, quick crowd shots, and snapshots. With this lens, if you can get the shot quickly and in focus, you will have something that can be easily edited (expecially cropped) in a photo-editing program. Highly recommended as a basic "on the camera all the time" lens.

    Great event lens4
    I have a slightly older version of this lens (pre D), but the important point I want to make is the same: This is a great prime lens for events and general shooting on a cropped DSLR. On a D70 (what I have) it acts like a 36mm with the crop factor. It is wide enough to take shots of groups but not so wide that you can't get a nice portrait.

    But, this is for people like me who prefer prime lenses, most people will be much happier with a zoom, like the 18-55mm VR. The prime lens lets more light in so you can shoot without a flash more often. But, if you are going to shoot with a good flash like the SB-600, you will be better off with the flexibility of a zoom.

    These AF lenses will not auto focus on a D40 or D60. They will auto focus on the D50, D70, D80, as well as the higher end pro models.

    Fast, perfect lens...5
    This lens is a necessity when shooting with the Letus Extreme or Redrock 35mm adaptor!

    Price: $298.88 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
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    วันอังคารที่ 30 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2551

    Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX Lens for Canon Digital SLR

    Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX Lens for Canon Digital SLR

    Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX Lens for Canon Digital SLR

    The AT-X 100 PRO D is a macro lens capable of life-sized (1:1) reproduction at 11.8-inch (30cm). The lens' multi-coating has been re-engineered to match the highly reflective silicon based CCD and CMOS sensors in today's digital SLR cameras. This lens gives the best of both worlds because optics still gives full coverage and excellent sharpness on 35mm film. The AT-X 100 PRO D is a macro lens that can handle both the digital and film worlds with ease.The AT-X 100 PRO D also has a very convenient focus limiter switch that can lock the focus out of the closes focus making it focus faster when used as a moderate telephoto lens that is excellent portraits as well.

    Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #20589 in Camera & Photo
  • Size: Small
  • Brand: Tokina
  • Model: X 100 AF PRO D


  • Features

  • Constant aperture wide angle zoom exclusively for Canon EOS digital SLR systems.



  • Customer Reviews

    Magic Lens5
    I have had the Tokina 12-24mm for 3 years and it is an amazing lens. Incredibly well built, sharp and great contrast. All my other lenses are Canon L -- and this one keeps right up with them. The ability to go super-wide (past 17mm) is a lot of fun -- -enables a lot of creative shots and adds a great sense of depth to landscapes.

    I have compared the Tokina directly to the Sigma 12-24 and Canon 10-20mm lenses. I thought the Sigma was nearly as good in picture quality, but not nearly as well built as the Tokina. The Sigma may have even been a touch sharper, but the color saturation and slight warmth of the Tokina create strikingly beautiful images with very little retouching. The Tokina lens is nearly all metal with great grippy dials -- the Canon and Sigma are mostly constructed of plastic. I also liked that the Tokina is a fixed f4 in aperture - enabling more flexibility in exposure. The Sigma is only f4 at 12mm, and then you lose a stop to f5.6 if you zoom in at all -- requiring more light for the same exposure.

    The extra 2mm of vantage that the Canon 10-20mm provides (over the 12-24mm Sigma and Tokina) is attractive, but I thought the barrel distortion ("fisheye" effect) was pretty pronounced between 10-12 mm. It's not too tough to fix the distortion in photoshop -- but considering the significant extra expense for the Canon and the great images I got out of the Tokina I decided to stick with the Tokina tank. Only downside of Tokina is that the autofocus is slow -- but I rarely am trying to catch anything in motion with a super-wide angle lens anyway.

    Anyway -- even from a Canon L devotee, I say this lens is a 6 out of 5. Especially when you take the price into consideration -- worth every penny.

    Some samples are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stoneman

    Truly wonderful lens5
    I've used only one Tokina lens prior to this one, but it was one of my most beloved lenses, the 80-200 f/2.8 from some 15 years ago.

    So I had no qualms about buying another Tokina to fit the ultra-wide slot in my lens lineup.

    I can't say enough about this lens. Well-built, sharp as all get out, easy to use, minimal distortion. It's a joy to use, even if a bit heavier than comparable lenses.

    I've had a few dogs among my third-party lens purchases over the years, but this isn't one of them.

    wide angle5
    I have the best experience with this lens...
    works really good.
    I didnt find any problems...

    Price: Too low to display
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    วันจันทร์ที่ 29 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2551

    Nikon WC-E63 Wide-Angle Converter Lens for Nikon 4300 & 4500 Digital Cameras

    Nikon WC-E63 Wide-Angle Converter Lens for Nikon 4300 & 4500 Digital Cameras

    Nikon WC-E63 Wide-Angle Converter Lens for Nikon 4300 & 4500 Digital Cameras

    The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality. Nikon manufactures an extensive range of accessories that are meticulously designed to enhance the performance of Nikon products. Nikon's accessories are manufactured to the highest standard and provide great reliability and compatibility.WC-E63 Wideangle Converter lens reduces focal length of the camera's lens to x0.63. This low-distortion type converter features 4 elements in 4 groups.

    Product Details

  • Brand: Nikon
  • Model: 25104
  • Dimensions: 3.40" h x 3.50" w x 3.50" l, 2.00 pounds


  • Features

  • 4 lens elements in 4 groups
  • 24mm equivalent lens (0.63x magnification)
  • For use with Nikon CoolPix digital cameras
  • Requires UR-E3 adapter ring to work with Coolpix 775/UR-E4 adapter ring to work with Coolpix 885
  • Not for use with Coolpix 2500



  • Customer Reviews

    WC-E63 wide angle lens for Coolpix 9905
    The WC-E63 wide angle lens gave me just what I was after, a wider view for my Coolpix 990. It screws on without the need for an adapter. It takes a little getting used to and its big and bulky but it is a good lens. The flash is obstructed so lighting is a concern. All of these issues were described in the purchase info so it wasn't a surprise. The price was great for a genuine Nikon lens and includes lens caps and a carry bag.

    Capture all that you can see5
    If you are finding that your 3x zoom is going in the opposite direction of what you want then get this wide angle lens.

    I was impressed with the quality of the images that this lens can produce. There is very little distortion except when used at very short focal lengths.

    The only downsides are the size of the lens, the weight, and the fact that it blocks the optical viewfinder.

    effective on NIKON Cameras for large areas of photo effort4
    While is a small room during a dake-bonoist clicking session I am able to take photos of many people even when I've fairly close to them in proximity. Other Dake-Bonoist have expressed satisfaction with this lens as well.

    Price: $93.00
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    Nikon TC-14E II (1.4x) AF-S Teleconverter (Worldwide) for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

    Nikon TC-14E II (1.4x) AF-S Teleconverter (Worldwide) for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

    Nikon TC-14E II (1.4x) AF-S Teleconverter (Worldwide) for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

    This Nikon TC-14E II AF-S Teleconverter (Worldwide) 1.4x Tele-converter is recommended with the following lenses: 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, 200mm f/2G IF-ED, 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED, 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED, 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED VR, 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, 300mm f/4D IF-ED, 400mm f/2.8G ED VR, 500mm f/4G ED VR, 600mm f/4G ED VR. For other lenses, please review the multi-lingual Instruction Manual, supplied with the product. This genuine Nikon TC-14E II AF-S Teleconverter (Worldwide) is brand new and factory packaged; and carries a 1-Year Warranty via RepairTech, Iselin, NJ and/or Ace Photo Digital (not via Nikon Inc.)

    Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #32139 in Camera & Photo
  • Brand: Nikon
  • Model: TC14E2


  • Features

  • The TC-14E II provides a 1.4x increase in the prime lens' effective focal length, with a 1 f/stop loss in effective aperture.
  • This Nikon TC-14E II has CPU contacts to integrate to the camera's metering system, exposure mode, etc.
  • AutoFocusing possible when used with D1, D1X, D2X, D1H, D100, D70, D2H, F6, F5, F100, N80/F80, N75, F75, and N65/F65 AF SLR Cameras.
  • This is an original Nikon precision optical accessory, with integrated coating to reduce flare and ghosting.
  • 5 elements in 5 groups assures highest picture quality; One Year Warranty via RepairTech, Iselin, NJ and/or Ace Photo Digital.


  • Price: $369.88
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    วันอาทิตย์ที่ 28 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2551

    Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

    Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

    Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

    Tamron offers a lightweight, compact, high-image-quality telephoto zoom lens with macro capability of 1:2 that can be used with digital cameras. This new lens is a Di type lens using an optical system with improved multi-coating designed to function with digital SLR cameras as well as film cameras. With this 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens, flipping a macro switch in the focal length range of 180mm to 300mm obtains a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 at a minimum focus distance as short as 37.4 inch, enabling close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other objects that normally require the use of a specially designed macro lens. Moreover, this is a zoom lens that casually offers the distant capture and foreshortening effect pleasures of the 300mm ultra-telephoto world. 1 - 2 Macro Magnification Ratio at f=300mm MFD 0.95m Filter Diameter - 62 Weight - 435 gram (15.3 ounces) Diameter x Length - 3.0 x 4.6 inch (76.6mm x 116.5mm) Accessory Lens hood

    Product Details

  • Brand: Tamron
  • Model: AF017C-700
  • Released on: 2006-03-08
  • Dimensions: 4.10" h x 4.10" w x 5.30" l, 1.25 pounds


  • Features

  • 9 Groups, 13 Elements Lens Construction
  • Rotation Type of Zooming
  • 9 Diaphragm Blade Number
  • F/32 Minimum Aperture
  • 59 inch Minimum Focus Distance (1.5m) in normal setting, 37.4 inch (0.95m) in macro mode f=180mm-300mm range



  • Customer Reviews

    My Rating: 4.3125 (I gave it 5 stars though)4
    Price: 5/5
    (Great value for a 70-300 lens! BONUS: it comes with a free lens hood!)

    Autofocus: 3.75/5
    (It takes a while to automatically focus. You might have missed capturing a moment just because of the length of time it consumed for "auto-focusing" especially in dark conditions. The manual focus works fine though.)

    Color: 4.5/5
    (Outstanding color accuracy! Though some pictures look soft on 300mm.)

    Handling: 4/5
    (The autofocus and manual focus switch seems like it was going to break everytime you used it. Tamron needs to improve this! Furthermore, using the zoom at 270-300 seems like you are also about to break the lens. This needs to be improved too.)

    Overall:

    The lens is good for its value. If you're an aspiring photographer, this is probably a good lens to start with. But you can add more to your budget to invest in a lens with IS (Image Stabilizer), VC, (Vibration Compensation), etc. to improve your pictures.

    Great Lens for the price!5
    This is a great lens especially for the price! I've managed to get some great shots without using my tripod. I would definitely recommend this lens!

    Not good:( 1
    I read all the other reviews on here and jumped to buy this lens. It seemed perfect for the price and since I am only an amateur I didn't need anything fancy. Well, the lens is no good! The focus in low light is non existent. Even in the shade I couldn't get a photo. It's incredibly noisy and I couldn't even switch into Macro mode. It was stuck! So, don't bother spending your money on this lens if you plan on taking good photos!!

    Price: $134.95
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    วันเสาร์ที่ 27 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2551

    Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR

    Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR

    Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR

    28-300mm F3.5-6.3 MACRO lens covers all the focal lengths from 28mm wide angle to 300mm telephoto with 10.7:1 high zoom ratio as well as macro capability. 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 MACRO packs a lot of performance in a compact package with ultra compact dimensions (Diameter 74mm and Length of 86mm) that make this lens the ultimate traveling companion. Its the ideal lens all types of photography and optimized for digital SLR cameras. The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. This lens features one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass element and one aspherical lens in the front lens group, and one SLD glass element and three aspherical lenses in the rear lens group. This lens provides excellent correction for all types of aberrations. The 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG MACRO lens has a minimum focusing distance of 50cm at all focal lengths and is equipped with a macro mechanism for close-up photography at 300mm telephoto, allowing a reproduction ratio of 1:3. This design allows for stability and compactness in design as changes in focus are made in an internal lens grouping. This also gives the advantage of a non-rotating front lens assembly, which is of great benefit when using polarizing filter and Petal-type hood. 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 MACRO lens is equipped with a zoom lock to prevent the lens from creeping due to its own weight, and to offer protection whilst the lens is being carried.

    Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #17746 in Camera & Photo
  • Size: Small
  • Brand: Sigma
  • Model: 28300n2
  • Dimensions: 2.90" h x 2.90" w x 3.40" l, 1.08 pounds


  • Features

  • Compact High Performance Zoom Lens with a 10.7:1 High Zoom Ratio and optimized for Digital SLR cameras
  • Multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost
  • SLD Glass elements and Aspherical Lenses
  • Macro photography with a 1:3 ratio
  • Inner Focusing System



  • Customer Reviews

    Great for the Price!4
    This is a great lens! Although the Auto Focus feature does not work with the D40, which I have, I still like it very much. I don't have to switch lenses and the price is great. I was looking into nikon lenses, but the closest they have is 70-300, meaning I would have to change lenses; it was also $600! I think this is the way to go if you are not a professional, and you're just looking for that perfect shot!

    A good deal for the price4
    Not the fastest lens out there but for overall versatility for the money it can't be beat.

    Price: $249.00
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    วันศุกร์ที่ 26 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2551

    Lensbaby The Muse for Pentax K mount Digital SLR Cameras

    Lensbaby The Muse for Pentax K mount Digital SLR Cameras

    Lensbaby The Muse for Pentax K mount Digital SLR Cameras

    All Lensbaby¿ selective focus SLR camera lenses provide photographers with a new way to control depth of field by bringing one area of a photo into sharpest focus with that Sweet Spot surrounded by graduated blur. By bending the Lensbaby lens, the photographer moves the sharp area around the photo for customized creative effects.

    Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #38944 in Camera & Photo
  • Brand: Lensbaby
  • Model: Muse Pentax K
  • Dimensions: 2.50" h x 2.00" w x 2.00" l, .23 pounds


  • Features

  • Compress the lens to focus, and move the sweet spot by bending the flexible lens tubing.
  • Features the Lensbaby¿ Optic Swap System
  • Magnetically suspended disk aperture system allows f/2.0, f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8.0 aperture settings. All aperture settings included.
  • 37 mm threads allow you to attach Lensbaby¿ Macro Kit lenses, wide angle and telephoto conversion lenses, and other filters and accessories
  • Note: a Lensbaby does not communicate electronically with your camera body


  • Price: $99.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
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    วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 25 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2551

    Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

    Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

    Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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    Product Details

  • Brand: Nikon
  • Model: 1929
  • Dimensions: 2.00 pounds


  • Features

  • Wide to telephoto 3.5x zoom lens ideal for landscape, full-length portraits, travel and portrait photographs
  • Fast f2.8 maximum aperture at 24mm focal length
  • Provides maximum 1:2 reproduction ratio from 35 to 85mm
  • Hybrid and molded-glass aspherical lens elements for higher optical performance
  • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements



  • Editorial Reviews

    Manufacturer Description
    Lens-making is an art--Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens-making in their effort to provide the "glass" that makes the world's greatest pictures.

    AF Nikkor lenses work with Nikon SLRs for optimal performance, even the very latest. The 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF AF-S Zoom Nikkor Lens is a wide to telephoto 3.5x zoom lens ideal for landscape, full-length portraits, travel and portrait photographs. With a fast f2.8 maximum aperture at 24mm focal length, it provides a maximum 1:2 reproduction ratio from 35 to 85mm. Hybrid and molded-glass aspherical lens elements provide higher optical performance, while the nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements. Filter attachment does not rotate during focusing or zooming.

    Nikon Super Integrated Coating ensures exceptional performance
    To enhance the performance of its optical lens elements, Nikon employs an exclusive multilayer lens coating that helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level. Nikon Super Integrated Coating achieves a number of objectives, including minimized reflection in the wider wavelength range and superior color balance and reproduction. Nikon Super Integrated Coating is especially effective for lenses with a large number of elements, like our Zoom-Nikkors. Also, Nikon's multilayer coating process is tailored to the design of each particular lens. The number of coatings applied to each lens element is carefully calculated to match the lens type and glass used, and also to assure the uniform color balance that characterizes Nikkor lenses. This results in lenses that meet much higher standards than the rest of the industry.

    Aspherical lens elements
    Nikon introduced the first photographic lens with aspherical lens elements in 1968. What sets them apart? Aspherical lenses virtually eliminate the problem of coma and other types of lens aberration--even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting the distortion in wide-angle lenses. In addition, use of aspherical lenses contributes to a lighter and smaller lens design. Nikon employs three types of aspherical lens elements. Precision-ground aspherical lens elements are the finest expression of lens-crafting art, demanding extremely rigorous production standards. Hybrid lenses are made of a special plastic molded onto optical glass. Molded glass aspherical lenses are manufactured by molding a unique type of optical glass using a special metal die technique.

    Internal Focusing
    Imagine being able to focus a lens without it changing in size. Nikon's IF technology enables just that. All internal optical movement is limited to the interior of the non-extending lens barrel. This allows for a more compact, lightweight construction as well as a closer focusing distance. In addition, a smaller and lighter focusing lens group is employed to ensure faster focusing. The IF system is featured in most Nikkor telephoto and selected Nikkor zoom lenses.

    Distance information
    D-type and G-type Nikkors relay subject-to-camera distance information to AF Nikon camera bodies. This then makes possible advances like 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. Note: D-type and G-type Nikkors provide distance information to the following cameras: Auto exposure; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, F60, F55, F50, Pronea S, Pronea 600i, D2 series, D1 series, D100 and D70s/D70. Flash control; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, D2 series, D1 series, D100 and D70s/D70.

    What's in the Box:
    Lens, 72mm snap-on front lens cap, rear lens cap LF-1, bayonet hood HB-25.


    Customer Reviews

    Great lens but not long enough4
    I returned this lens cause it was not long enough for my needs otherwise, I would have kept it. Nice and sharp, light and well priced. I ended up buying a Tamron 24-300mm. An okay lens for my needs but not as sharp as the Nikon. (It was also about $100 less with the rebate)

    Greatness.5
    I use this lens on my D80 and I LOVE it. Great sharpness. The macro mode is a nice touch and an all around good time. Great all around lens. At this point, if I had to take one lens with me, this would be it.

    Happy to have it5
    I use Nikon since ~30 years. Last one a F801 (film, autofocus) for over 20 years. I used digital Sony W7 and Canon Elph etc. in parallel to the film camera F801. I ordered the D80 with a Tamron 28-75 /f2.8 on Feb 2008. First evening I shot about 200 images. Bottom line, the very old&cheap Nikon 35-70 mm f3.3-5.6 was in sharpness and contrast better then the Tamron (my taste). I returned the Tamron. I wanted a lense about that focus length. I read Ken Rockwell review and bought this one in May, made over 1500 images.

    The sharpness, the contrast, the versility, the handling (no "turning front part"), the weight on the D80 body is perfect to me. It is exact what I was looking for and did not find with the Tamron. I am fully satisfied with this lense.

    Price: $539.99
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    วันพุธที่ 24 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2551

    Tiffen 67mm Close Up Lens Set

    Tiffen 67mm Close Up Lens Set

    Tiffen 67mm Close Up Lens Set

    Close Up Lens Set is the easy-to-use solution for getting extra close. Each lens maintains resolution and picture clarity while maximizing image size. Use these lenses individually or in combination for maximum effect.

    Product Details

  • Brand: Tiffen
  • Model: 67CUS
  • Dimensions: .35 pounds


  • Features

  • Use lenses individually or in combinations
  • Easy-to-use solution for getting extra close
  • 67mm diameter



  • Editorial Reviews

    Amazon.com Product Description
    Each lens maintains resolution and picture clarity while maximizing image size.


    Customer Reviews

    Does what was expected of it2
    ( Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter ) I knew it would cause reflection of lit-up areas of my picture composition and thats what its doing so i cannot blame it. I ordered another better filter for quite an expensive lens of mine alongside this one which was multicoated. From this filter you should only expect dust protection and that's it. That's enough for its cost

    If you own 18-105mm VR nikon, Do not buy it !!!!!1
    One of my friends brought it from here for a new 18-105mm vr nikkor (from D90 kit). After attached it to the lens, you will see a small spot at the middle. He showed it to me for finding the reason. I said Oh god remove it immediately.

    But it is too late. The glass of the filter hit the glass of the lens. The filter was returned, but the spot is still on the lens forever. - -"

    Nice accompaniment for my 70-200L IS4
    What can I say? This is a nice and inexpensive accompaniment for my L lens. It was nice to have them both delivered at the same time and start shooting right away and not run off to camera store to buy UV filter.

    Nice feature for Amazon to bring the accessories to your attention at check out time!

    Price: $51.97
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    วันอังคารที่ 23 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2551

    Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera

    Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera

    Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera

    Take superb shots with this great all-around lens. In 35mm equivalent, it covers wide-angle 27mm to 105mm midrange telephoto for gorgeous snapshots, portraits, interiors and more.This superb standard lens handles the full range of shots you'll take most often - but there's nothing "standard" about its advanced optical design. In 35mm equivalent, it covers wide-angle 27mm to 105mm midrange telephoto for snapshots, portraits, interiors and more - an excellent all-around lens to travel with.

    Product Details

  • Brand: Sony
  • Model: SAL1870
  • Released on: 2006-08-01
  • Dimensions: 2.00" h x 2.00" w x 4.00" l, 1.50 pounds


  • Features

  • DT lens design for optimum performance
  • Delivers superb wide-angle to mid-range telephoto shots
  • Aspherical lens elements for wide-angle accuracy
  • Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass for telephoto shots with well-defined color
  • 35mm equivalent: 27mm to 105mm



  • Editorial Reviews

    From the Manufacturer
    A superb zoom lens for everyday photography -- the lens you’ll put on, and leave on. This superb standard lens for the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 camera handles the full range of shots you’ll take most often -- but there’s nothing "standard" about its advanced optical design. In 35mm equivalent, it covers wide-angle 27mm to 105mm midrange telephoto for snapshots, portraits, interiors,+ and more -- an excellent all-around lens to travel with.

    Lens Features

    DT lens design
    A more compact, lightweight lens designed specifically for the APS-size CCD imager used in the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 camera.

    Aspherical lens elements
    To correct visual aberrations at wide-angle setting, enabling a lightweight lens to capture more visually accurate wide-angle shots.

    ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass
    To reduce chromatic aberration at telephoto extension, correcting certain wavelengths of light for sharp, clear images with well defined colors.

    Circular aperture
    Because aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect.


    Customer Reviews

    Not too shabby !3
    not a bad lens at all but i would rather go with the

    Sony SAL18250 Alpha DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 High Magnification Zoom Lens

    does the same job Plus more zoom :)

    got it for my sony a900

    Good Lens4
    This is a much better lens than you would believe for the price. Stopped down a bit and in the middle ranges of the zoom it offers good sharpness! This is my Auto settings lens and when i need to hand the camera to my wife or someone who isnt familiar with DSLR but wants to take some pictures in a family setting for example. Using a tripod and a remote release also helps alot getting the most out of this lens. I would rate it 3.5-4 depending on the mm/stop. My next lens will be the Sony SAL1680 Carl Zeiss to replace this one.

    An excellent lens for the money5
    I got this lens as part of a package with the alpha body. Most times, it appears this lens is extraordinarily sharp... a wonderful all around lens. It's wide enough for most use...great for group photos and such, and the long end provides beautiful, sharp portraits. A wonderful combination with the alpha body.

    Price: $199.00
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    Lomography Diana + 20mm Fisheye Lens (Black)

    Lomography Diana + 20mm Fisheye Lens (Black)

    Lomography Diana + 20mm Fisheye Lens (Black)

    The super-wide interchangeable Fisheye lens for the Lomography Diana+ cameras. Each shot yields a 180° circular image on a square print ¿ bursting with the Diana+¿s saturated colours and dreamy atmosphere.This enormous field of view takes in half of the world around you and compacts it into a tight circular image. Barrel distortions twist and bend your subjects around the edges, stretch them towards and away from your lens, and converge their lines towards the center. Get right up to your subject's face, and watch their nose get sucked into your lens while their ears and forehead s-l-i-d-e backwards. Each fisheye image shows massive depth of field, so your subject and background will be nice and crispy clear. A Fisheye Viewfinder and plastic mount is included to preview your shots. Compatible with all Lomography Diana+ and Diana F+ cameras.

    Product Details

  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Lomography
  • Model: 530
  • Dimensions: 1.75" h x 2.25" w x 2.25" l, 2.10 pounds


  • Features

  • Enormous 180° field of view takes in half of the world around you and compacts it into a tight circular image.
  • Barrel distortions twist and bend your subjects around the edges.
  • Each fisheye image shows massive depth of field, so your subject and background will be nice and crispy clear.
  • Fisheye Viewfinder and plastic mount is included to preview your shots.



  • Editorial Reviews

    Amazon.com Product Description
    Designed exclusively for Lomography Diana+ cameras, this 20mm fisheye lens yields a 180-degree circular image on a square print, creating in image that bursts with the Diana+'s saturated colors and dreamy atmosphere. The lens offers an enormous field of view that takes in half the world around you and compacts it into a tight circular image. As a result, you can twist and bend your subject around the edges, stretch them toward and away from your lens, and converge their lines toward the center. Or you can get right up to your subject's face and watch her nose get sucked into your lens while her ears and forehead slide backwards. Each fisheye image shows massive depth of field, so your subject and background will be nice and crispy clear. The lens also comes with a fisheye viewfinder and plastic mount for previewing your shots. Compatible with all Lomography Diana+ and Diana F+ cameras, the lens carries a 12-month warranty.


    Customer Reviews

    AWESOME5
    Really great attachment for the Diana F+! I took some awesome funky photos with this. Really easy to attach on and off of camera. Neat pouch included for storage. Makes your Diana two cameras in one!

    Price: $44.95
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    Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

    Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

    Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

    Sharing the widest aperture of any lens in Canon's current EF range, this EF 50 mm F1.2L USM Lens offers extremely fine control over depth-of-field and superb low available light performance. Having Canon's latest AF technologies, the lens lives up to the brand's reputation for superior response high-speed auto focus, while a circular aperture produces an excellently even background blur.

    Product Details

  • Brand: Canon
  • Model: 1236B004
  • Released on: 2006-12-05
  • Dimensions: 6.00" h x 6.00" w x 6.00" l, 3.00 pounds


  • Features

  • High-performance, weather-resistant standard lens
  • AF with full-time manual focus
  • 50mm focal length
  • f1.2 maximum aperture; 72mm filter size
  • UltraSonic Motor (USM)



  • Editorial Reviews

    Amazon.com Product Description
    The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens is a peerless standard lens for Canon digital SLR cameras. The lens is suitable for any shooting situation, with a lens coating and construction type that are optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that frequently occurs when lenses are used with digital cameras. The lens also offers an ultra-large aperture that produces a narrow depth of field and the type of soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The high-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L Series lens.

    Specifications

  • Focal length: 50mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.2
  • Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
  • Diagonal angle of view: 46 degrees (with full-frame cameras)
  • Focus adjustment: AF with full-time manual
  • Closest focusing distance: 1.48 feet
  • Filter size: 72mm
  • Dimensions: 3.4 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches long
  • Weight: 19.2 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year

    From the Manufacturer
    The EF 50mm f1.2L USM is a peerless new standard lens featuring an ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The EF 50mm f1.2L USM is suitable for any shooting situation; its lens coating and construction are optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that frequently occurs when lenses are used with digital cameras. This high-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L-Series lens.

    Canon EF 50mm f1.2L USM lens


  • Customer Reviews

    One of the best lenses ever made...5
    To many, this focal length may be the ideal length for portraits. For my particular skills it can be, as can it's sister lens, the 85mm, f/1.2L.

    Be forewarned, this requires a certain level of skill, and a certain knowledge of the camera itself. Furthermore, I am shooting a 1Ds Mk III. And while this lens is not known to be a particularly fast focusing lens, it is clear that it focuses better with the 45 point AF of this system than with that of the lower end cameras (I also own a 50D and a 5D - and a film EOS 3. And I have owned a 10D, 20D and a 40D also).

    Many users may have problems using the lens stopped wide open or nearly wide open, due to the EXTREMELY shallow depth of field, and this is an important consideration. It should, however, be noted that the lens can be stopped down quite a few steps to still obtain superior shots than you would with any zoom, Canon L Zooms included. It's the ultimate prime, and it is noticeably such.

    The results that can be achieved with this lens are simply mind-boggling. It is so tack sharp when shot correctly, it is almost unbelievable. The color is more correct than with most other lenses, and definitely deeper, with a higher amount of contrast. Using the high end 1Ds Mark III body accentuates this effect a bit more.

    With that said, I would suggest that equal consideration be given to the 85mm f/1.2L lens, as I consider this to be an equal companion (as stated, a sister) to this lens. If you can't afford both, base your decision on which focal length would provide the most use for your particular needs. If you can afford both, I recommend both equally.

    Fantastic lens if you aren't in the "Danger Zone"...2
    I have owned/tested several copies of this lens from 2006-2008, the most recent one having a date code of UW07xx and have found that all have the infamous focus shifting issue.

    Focus Shift Issue:
    When shooting from within 4-5ft from the subject and closer all the way to MFD, at an angle (say 45 degrees), and between the apertures of f2-f4, even f5.6, as you stop the lens down, the focus plane shifts towards the back. For the lack of a better description the lens progressively back-focus as you stop the lens down from f1.2 to f5.6 so what was in focus at f1.2 is OOF by the time the lens is stopped down to f2-f5.6. At f8 the shift is hidden due to widening DoF. What this means is that focusing on the left eye will result in an OOF left eye and the left ear being in focus. Completely unacceptable.

    Again, I stress the point that this is situation specific. When you are further away from the subject, the problem is still there, but is "hidden" by DoF limits.

    But the problem is very real. Canon have known at least since May of 2007, promised to "take a look into it". Over a year later, nothing.

    Good luck sending in the lens to Canon for calibration. They don't have the medicine for this illness! Granted my copy came back a little better than before (used to backfocus very badly and not even the Micro Adjust feature of my 1DMKIII could compensate for it). I sent mine in 3 times and grew tired of this exercise.

    On the seldom occasion that the lens nails the AF, it can be as sweet as the 85L, which makes it even more frustration. So much potential...

    I would recommend purchasing this lens from a place you can easily return it. If you are lucky enough to find a copy that's acceptable (again, the shift problem is inherent in the design of the lens, so you cannot completely avoid it) then hang on to it for dear life.

    Awesome lens. Exceed my expections.5
    I was a little uncertain when I read quite a few on-line discussions regarding its focusing issues. The first day I got the shipment, I did some careful focus tests, along with 85/1.8 and 35/1.4L on both 20D and 40D.

    I am quite surprised by how good AND consistent 50/1.2L's focus. It is extremely accurate at wide open of f/1.2. In comparison 35/1.4L performed not as well some front focus can be detected, which is also a big surprise since it is raved all over the photo discussions.

    On my copy of 50/1.2L:

    (1) extremely accurate and consistent focus at f/1.2
    (2) bokeh is heavenly!
    (3) color and dynamic range is superb.

    I have no complaint except the price ;) I recently got intersted in the Sigma 50/1.4 EX DG HSM which cost only about 1/3 of 50/1.2L. It has VERY good review and if I were to start again I'd give the siggy a serious consideration.

    ...

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