Shop 42nd street photo online 247 or visit our new york city camera store for the best prices on digital cameras, camcorders, audio and video electronics. Not talking the 18200 down, but it is a lens of convenience and does not match the overall iq. The optical formula comprises 17 elements in groups, including four extralow dispersion ed elements and three aspheric elements, and features a sevenbladed electromagnetic diaphragm that creates a nearly circular aperture. Distortion is well under control, the same is true for vignetting and chromatic aberrations. The nikon 1685 mm is a very compact zoom lens with builtin image stabilization. The 16 85mm lens is being used on a d40x and replaces an 185mm lens. The nikon 1685mm vr is an excellent allpurpose lens for every nikon dx digital camera, like the d300, d80, d60, d40, and every older camera like the d70, d1x, d100 and and d2xs. The lens feels solid and confident in use, with a metal mounting and rubber sealing taking it beyond kit models. All im aware of is a slight hum from the unit especially on the 70300 and the image in the view finder becoming stable often i dont even notice that. Elevated by advancements of the revolutionary z mount, the nikkor z 85mm f1. Suitable for everyday shooting, the lenss optical design, which includes three aspherical elements and two extralow dispersion elements, helps to render a high degree of sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy throughout the zoom range.
The 1680mm is a great allaround lens for static subjects. The optical masterpiece movie nikkor lens glossary. Oct 01, 2015 compatibility so when nikon introduced its new afs dx nikkor 16 80mm f2. It delivers a useful 24128mm equivalent range covering most daytoday situations, while including effective vibration reduction to counteract camera shake. On the basis of these, id say that what you are experiencing is not normal. The 1680 is maybe the best nikon lens i have usedand i have owned way more nikon lens than maybe i should have. Its a fine starter lens, with solid wideangle coverage. Thus, its difficult to see the 16 35mm as anything other than a convenience lens. Compatibility so when nikon introduced its new afs dx nikkor 1680mm f2. Light falloff comparison of every nikon 20mm lens 18 february 2008. It encompasses a 5x zoom range with an equivalent of 24120mm which covers most subjects except super wide landscapes and long shots of wildlife or sports.
Aug 06, 2015 gary wolstenholme puts this 5x standard zoom nikkor 1680mm f2. With its versatile focal length, adapt to both closeup and wider shots by simply switching up the angle of view. Sep 12, 2008 i dont have the 16 85, but have vr on four other lenses 18200, 70200, 70300 and 105mm. On our 16 mp dx test camera, the nikkor afs 1635 vr is a very good wideangle to normal zoom lens that shows very good to excellent resolution in the center and very good border and corner sharpness at short and medium focal length settings. I currently have the nikon d 7100 slr with a nikkor 16853. In tripodbased tests, it is much sharper than the 185mm, a lens routinely reported to be quite sharp. Its possible to correct for this distortion in image postprocessing software, however, the prominent. The 1685mm vr performed superbly, even wide open, with only the very corners at 85mm showing the slightest softening, visible only with pixelpeeking at 1. It is designed for use on an apsc dxformat nikon slr camera. Minimal photoshop sharpening, that i routinely used with the 185, is completely unnecessary with the 1685mm. Using the nikon d7000 as a test camera, there were no differences in.
The nikon z mirrorless lens mount is still relatively young, but a short telephoto prime is an important entry in the catalog. Buy nikon afs dx 1685mm zoom lens for nikon dslr camera. The nikon 16 85mm vr is an excellent allpurpose lens for every nikon dx digital camera, like the d300, d80, d60, d40. Despite some shortcomings the nikkor afs 1685mm f3. The two below photographs were made from the same position in the two extreme setting. Unwavering focus and lifelike accuracy compensation. A nikon inlens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Gary wolstenholme puts this 5x standard zoom nikkor 1680mm f2. It does though have a zoom range and i would want other zoom ranges covered as well if i were taking a big crucial trip. The nikkor dx 16 85mm vr is another quality generalpurpose zoom for owners of dxformat nikon bodies.
Special thanks to markus stamm for providing the lens. The compact and highly versatile nikon 1685mm wideangletomedium telephoto zoom lens is ideal for a broad range of shooting situations, from interiors and landscapes to. Minimal photoshop sharpening, that i routinely used with the 185, is completely unnecessary with the 16 85mm. It is an ideal allpurpose or walk around lens that has been introduced as a wider zoom range alternative for the cheaper nikon 1855 mm kit lens. Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.
The nikon 1685mm vr is an excellent allpurpose lens for every nikon dx digital camera, like the d300, d80, d60, d40, and every older camera like the d70, d1x, d100 and and d2xs the 1685mm is also very expensive. A reversible bayonet lens hood is included, as is a soft carrying case. Super integrated coatings, fluorinecoated front and rear elements, silent wave motor af system, vr image stabilization, electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism, rounded 7blade diaphragm. If you are inclined to think that dxformat lenses are simply cutdown versions of fullframe optics then this zoom ought to change your. The updated roadmap tells us there will be another dxformat lens an 18140mm equivalent to 27210mm joining the two dx format zooms that were released with the z 50. Adding the supplied petaltype hood almost doubles the total length of the lens. Zeiss will potentially have the microcontrast advantage. At repair service facilities where the vr lens adjustment equipment is not prepared, do not. Covering a wideangle to shorttelephoto range, the afs dx nikkor 16 85mm f3. Aimed mainly at fullframe dslr users, but also compatible with dx bodies where it provides a focal range of 2450mm, the nikon 1635mm f4 also features builtin optical image stabilization. Although larger and heavier, it retains the swm silent wave motor autofocus drive of its predecessor but adds vr ii stabilisation, giving photographers seeking an fxformat compatible standard zoom lens an incentive to upgrade.
Aug 04, 2010 the nikon afs nikkor 16 35mm f4g ed vr is a professional ultrawide angle lens. The 1685 was a great landscape lens, but i think the 1750 is more useful overall due to its constant 2. This lens is ideal for portraiture, weddings and concerts and when mounted on a dxformat dslr will have an. The 16 80 is maybe the best nikon lens i have usedand i have owned way more nikon lens than maybe i should have. Nikon 1685mm vr dx dx coverage only, 67mm filters, 17. The arrival of the z 50 into the everexpanding z series was an ideal time for nikon to reveal its forthcoming plans for its z mount lens lineup. Not talking the 18200 down, but it is a lens of convenience and does not match the overall iq of the 16 85mm. So not only is it a stellar performer, but its one of the best values in the nikon lens system. Aimed mainly at fullframe dslr users, but also compatible with dx bodies where it provides a focal range of 2450mm, the nikon 16 35mm f4 also features builtin optical image stabilization. This 85mm lens is an afs type of lens which means it uses a silent wave motor swm for focusing and it will focus beautifully when paired. On our 10 mp dx test camera, the nikkor afs 1635 vr is a very good wideangle to normal zoom lens that shows excellent resolution in the center and very good border and corner sharpness at most focal length and aperture settings. The nikon 1685mm vr is an excellent allpurpose lens for every nikon dx digital camera, like the d300, d80, d60, d40. The defocus control ring is able to modify the behavior of either foreground or background blur. Perhaps surprisingly, it handily outperforms nikons 85mm f1.
Positioned as a professional quality option for owners of nikons dxformat cameras, the new lens is a good match physically for the d7 series bodies. Suitable for everyday shooting, the lens s optical design, which includes three aspherical elements and two extralow dispersion elements, helps to render a high degree of sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy throughout the zoom range. During the film era nikon offered several full format 24xxxmm zoom lenses such as the af. Distortion can also be corrected afterwards with software. Nikon gave as good as it got and launched a nikkor afs dx 1685 mm f3. The compact and highly versatile nikon 16 85mm wideangletomedium telephoto zoom lens is ideal for a broad range of shooting situations, from interiors and landscapes to portraits. Yet its about as long as the 1424mm and almost as big overall as the old 2470m f2. The nikon 16 85 mm is a very compact zoom lens with builtin image stabilization. I dont have the 1685, but have vr on four other lenses 18200, 70200, 70300 and 105mm. While the 1424mm also has considerable linear distortion, its not quite as bad as the 1635mm, and the other traits of the faster lens are generally betteror at least more predictabletoo. The afs 1685mm is a gtype lens so it doesnt feature a dedicated aperture ring anymore selected solely on the camera. The 1750 is about the same size and slightly heavier than the 18105, and its utility is just amazing. I always test a new lens in my studio with an optical test chart and camera in this case, a d300 mounted on tripod.
The 85 mm tele setting is also very nice, this way the lens can function as an occasional portrait lens. Nikons first fullframe mirrorless take on the design is the nikkor. However, the excitement was short lived as much to my chagrin, this new nikkor g lens does not work on the previous dseries like the d1x or the d2x, nor does it support cameras like the d100, d200, d90, d80 or d3000. I have been happy with it for the last several years. The nikon afs nikkor 1635mm f4g ed vr is a professional ultrawide angle lens. Nov 08, 2019 as part of the boxed contents you receive lens caps for front and back as well as a plastic hb91 lens hood and a clc1 lens case.
The nikon 16 85mm vr is an excellent allpurpose lens for every nikon dx digital camera, like the d300, d80, d60, d40, and every older camera like the d70, d1x, d100 and and d2xs. The 9 best nikon lenses according to photographer matt. When used with a dxformat camera this lens has an effective field of view of 127mm. The nikkor dx 1685mm vr is another quality generalpurpose zoom for owners of dxformat nikon bodies. Being new has been checked and oked by nikon technical support several times. As you can see above the lens uses a duocam design to extend towards the long end of the zoom range. The thing that bothers me most about the 1635mm is that the outer edges of the focal range are exactly where it performs worst, particularly in terms. Covering a wideangle to shorttelephoto range, the afs dx nikkor 1685mm f3. Ever since its introduction in 2008 it has been a very popular and highly regarded lens.
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