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There are many of Nikon product articles, reviews and guides at Nikonians. This is an overview to get you started, including links to the body specific discussions, webinars and FAQs. Read more...
Focus Stacking in Macro Photography
David H. Roberts (dhroberts)
Learn how to use focus stacking to extend the depth of field of an image. In this article gold member David (dhroberts) applies it to close-up photography. This is especially easy to do using Nikon D850, Z7 or Z6, but can be done using any Nikon camera and lens. Read more...
Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor lens review
Jon Nadelberg (jnadelberg)
Fifty-millimeter lenses have always been a staple of SLR and DSLR photography. They are very popular as they are small, inexpensive, and generally of very high quality. All camera makers make some version of this type of lens, and it originally was the lens you would get when you purchased a kit of camera and lens together Read more...
What Nikon lenses to buy – The Three Big Dragons
J. Ramon Palacios (jrp)
What lenses should I buy is a recurrent question at the Lenses forums. The levels of commitment to photography and/or budgets don’t always allow to buy the latest. How to reduce the cash outlay and still make sound decisions to have good lenses is answered here by J. Ramon Palacios (jrp). Read more...
The AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED IF – User Review
Glenn Koury (Glenn_K)
Glenn Koury (Glenn_K), advanced amateur Nikonians member since 2007, shares with us the joy of his most recent lens acquisition and the first quick images he made immediately after opening the box. They show that choosing between an excellent lens alternative and a superb one is simple, provided you have one thousand more dollars. Enjoy. Read more...
Full Spectrum Cameras, Part III, UV Photography
Jon Nadelberg (jnadelberg)
In this third and final installment of a series, we’ll delve into the world of ultraviolet (UV) photography. Learn which cameras can be converted and which lenses to use. Learn more about filters and converters. Read more...
Nikon AF 35-70mm/2.8D lens
Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)
The Nikkor lens 35-70mm/2.8D AF is a great lens optically and can be had for a very low price. Here is a review with the pro's and con's of using this lens. Read more...
Digital Infrared Photography – A Brief Introduction
Dan Wiedbrauk (domer2760)
Infrared Photography is an opportunity to flex your creative muscles by seeing the world differently than your own bare eyes do, discovering invisible details, colors and tones of landscapes, flowers, buildings, and everything around you. Read more...
Going lighter with an FX system
Rick Walker (walkerr)
There are times when you want, need or should travel lighter, however still making wonderful quality images, not just snapshots. Rick Walker presents us his current solution on occasion of a trip to Paris with his wife. Read more...
The 24-70mm/2.8G ED IF AF-S Nikkor Review
Joseph Gamble (JCGamble)
If I were headed out to take a photograph and I could only take one lens, it would likely be Nikon’s 24-70mm/2.8G ED. The lens simply covers the essentials and it is the type of workhorse zoom that any professional or serious enthusiast really needs to own. Read more...
Nikon's New AF-S 20mm 1.8G Review
Joseph Gamble (JCGamble)
A Long Overdue Digital Update: It's been 30 years since Nikon updated its 20mm f/2.8D wide-angle lens and this new version, announced in September along with the Nikon D750 and SB-500 Speedlight, is sharp and capable. This report brings you the sample images gallery to see that for yourself. Read more...
20mm f/1.8G AF-S FX Nikkor Review
Leonard Taupier (Leonard62)
Nikon continues to progress in the design and performance of its lenses as shown here for the newest 20mm lens versus the previous design and the current best Nikon (zoom) lens which can also take a photo at 20mm. It is remarkable, to say the least. Read more...
Vibration Reduction - The way to a blurry free image?
Jan Stimel (photocyan)
Vibration reduction (VR) technology in a Nikkor lens is a great way to reduce shaky images in general. The technology may be great, but some users are confused about how it really works, and what it can and cannot do. To help ease that confusion, Jan Stimel presents the basics behind image stabilizing techniques and goes deeper into the topic of reducing shaky images with Nikon's VR. Read more...
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Review
Jan Stimel (photocyan)
The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM is an interesting lens with a constant f/1.8 aperture within the whole zoom range. Made exclusively for DX-format camera by Sigma Corporation its characteristics attract the attention of photographers. Jan Stimel performs a real-life test and compares it with two DX lenses: Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 and Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8. Read more...
Tele-Converter & FTZ Compatibility Table
Brian Tilley (briantilley)
One of the most common questions regarding Nikon and 3rd Party lenses is "Will my lens work with a teleconverter or the FTZ?" To help answer such questions, the Nikonians Team has created this chart. Read more...
What a lens can teach you: A beginner's guide
Jan Stimel (photocyan)
It is many times a tough nut to crack to decide for the right "glass" from a vast variety of lenses, especially for beginners. Jan Stimel brings his own point of view on this topic and shares his story. Read more...
Nikon Df and Nikkor 58mm f/1.4 lens review
Richard Hulbert (rhulbert)
Rick Hulbert (rhulbert) wonders why the rabid attacks on the Df. Not only reacts to the comments, he goes out and buys one Df camera and 58mm f/1.4 lens. We bring you here his observations and first hands-on reactions. Take a look at his handheld images made at ISO from 800 to 6400. Read more...
Taking Close-up Pictures on a Budget
Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)
Everyone wants to see the finer details in life. Sometimes, it's not visible by the naked eye, but that's why we have Macro/Micro Lenses! What's the difference between the two? How do you know what a "true" macro lens can do? Ratios, focus, and more are discussed in this article by DigitalDarrell. Let's have a closer look! Read more...
Cameras vs. Lenses–Which is More Important Long Term?
Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)
There comes a time, when we ask ourselves, what has more value, or is of more importance – the camera itself, or the lenses? Both of which, you prize equally and nurture as if it were a baby; making sure not a scratch to that precious framework or accidental fall occurs. Darrell Young, an experienced photographer, tells us his point of view. Read more...
FOV Tables: Field-of-view of lenses by focal length
Bill Claff (bclaff)
The values for Field of View (FOV) come up frequently enough at the forums that Bill Claff thought a list might be helpful for quick reference. With his handy tables you will never feel confused again. Read more...
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