Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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Nothing is said if the published graphs are monochromatic, polychromatic, or integrated over white light, so they mean very little for comparison to real samples of lenses. For that, the Sigma gets you an even more complex optical formula and two extra aperture blades, for a total of 11. zoom range making it much less useful than a 16-35mm lens, this little lens should be a great addition to any bag, unless you prefer the more portable, more practical and much less expensive Z 14-30mm f/4. It's sharp wide open at all focal lengths, and any corner softness is dealt with by stopping down a couple of stops. And while it's not a huge difference, there's no denying that the Nikon 14-24mm is both shorter and lighter than its nearest rival on another platform, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.

Superior optical performance and resolution ensure fine details around light sources are faithfully reproduced throughout the frame. I feel like this review harped on things that are trivial when it comes to an ultra wide angle zoom.

Given that the majority of you would more than likely be shooting mostly landscapes with this lens, the speed of f4 isn’t really too much of a problem as you’d stop it down a bit to get some extra depth of field anyway, and be shooting from a tripod. As always, if you want to throw the background as far out of focus as possible, shoot at 24mm at f/2.

And we appreciated its handy LCD info display, which makes it easy to confirm your precise focal length or focus distance, and even to judge depth of field. feels very solid in the hands and the focus ring is conveniently located in the front of the barrel, making it easy to manually focus with a thumb and index fingers while shooting images or video. Art lens features low dispersion glass elements and NPC (Nano Porous Coating) - One FLD glass and five SLD glass elements are appropriately arranged to suppress chromatic aberration to the edge of the frame. But if you need a bit more versatility and are happy with 8 1/2 out of 10 optics, the 16-35 VR should be your lens of choice. looks a good bit more svelte without either of its optional hoods attached, though there are built-in mini-hood petals seen here that offer at least minimal protection.Nikon 112mm NC (no color) Filter and 112mm and Circular Polarizing Filter II released along with this lens. For sane people, the 17-35mm AFS is a far more practical lens, because it covers a more practical zoom range and can use front protective and creative filters. After reading this article, if you’re thinking I’ve not really offered any new advice compared to what’s out there, I apologise. This lens is compatible with the optional Sigma USB Dock for fine-tuning different lens characteristics and updating its firmware. It can deliver tack-sharp images across its zoom range, and the only slight weak spot is a tendency towards overly-busy bokeh.

It also has a reassuring weight to it and just like it’s bigger brother it feels very robust and sturdy in the hand. Used on a DX digital SLR, which is stupid because the 12-24mm DX costs less, weighs less, takes regular filters and goes wider on a DX camera, it gives angles of view similar to what a 21-36mm lens would give on a 35mm film or FX camera. If we discount the slower discount brands like the 15-30mm Sigma and 12-24mm Sigma, this 14-24mm Nikon is the world's first ultra-ultra wide angle professional zoom ever. lens was designed for a variety of wide-angle photography needs – from landscape and architectural photography to fashion and press photography. While it is often difficult to nail focus with most lenses in low-light conditions, the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.I define ultra-ultra wide angle starting as 15mm and shorter, ultra-wide as 16mm through 21mm and wide as 24mm through 35mm. All three rings turn smoothly, with both the manual focus ring and control ring being nicely dampened. Only after they stop making it does everyone figure it out, and then used ones skyrocket in value, as like the 58mm Noct-Nikkor has.