Nikon 40mm f/2.8G DX Review
OverviewThis is an in-depth review of the new Nikon 40mm f/2.8G DX macro / micro prime lens that was announced in July of 2011. The lens was kindly provided by B&H – the largest photo reseller in...
View ArticleNikon 50mm f/1.4G Review
OverviewThis is an in-depth review of one of my favorite prime lenses – the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G, which was announced in September of 2008. For many years the focal length of 50mm lenses was considered a...
View ArticleNikon 85mm f/1.8G Announcement
Along with the Nikon D4, Nikon also announced the AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens today. While all photography sites are buried with the Nikon D4 announcement, this little gem is receiving very little...
View ArticleNikon 85mm f/1.8G is available for pre-order at B&H
I have also been notified that the brand new Nikon 85mm f/1.8G is also available for pre-orders at B&H, shipping around the same time as D4, which is mid-February. As always, I highly recommend...
View ArticleNikon 85mm f/1.8G Review
OverviewThis is an in-depth review of the new, much anticipated Nikon 85mm f/1.8G prime lens that was announced in January of 2012. The lens was kindly provided by B&H – the largest photo reseller...
View ArticleNikon 50mm f/1.8G vs f/1.4G
Ever since I published my Nikon 50mm f/1.8G review, where I showed that the lens outperforms pretty much any other Nikon 50mm lens, including the more expensive Nikon 50mm f/1.4G, I have been getting a...
View ArticleNikon 70-200mm f/4G VR Lens to be Announced
Looks like Nikon is finally going to announce the long-awaited Nikon 70-200mm f/4G VR Lens at the PDN Photo Plus Expo in New York, according to our friends at Nikon Rumors. Many Nikon fans have been...
View ArticleNikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Announcement
Just like we covered last week, Nikon today officially announced the Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens, a cheaper and lighter version of the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II. While we knew about the lens...
View ArticleWhich Nikon Prime Lens to Buy First?
Buying a DSLR often means having several accessories to go with it, among which are lenses. But choosing your first lens isn’t easy – there are so many choices available at so many different price...
View ArticleNikon 50mm f/1.8G for Wedding Photography
As promised in my Nikon D800 for Wedding Photography article that I wrote a couple of days ago, I am continuing the series and this time with the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G lens. As I noted in my Nikon 50mm...
View ArticleNikon 58mm f/1.4G Announcement
The most exciting announcement of the week for me personally, is the new Nikon 58mm f/1.4G, a lens that I have been waiting for many years now. This is a specialized, one of a kind lens that is...
View ArticleNikon 58mm f/1.4G High Resolution Image Samples
Now that the Nikon 58mm f/1.4G lens is out (check out our detailed preview), more and more information is showing up on this very interesting lens, including high resolution image samples....
View ArticleNikon 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S Review
This is an review of the classic Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S by one of our readers, Christian Duguay from Montreal, Canada. A quick note from Nasim: while I was going through testing some of the older...
View ArticleA Fifty for Creativity
Even just a few hours ago, I was once again asked by a reader what lenses do I use most for my wedding photography. The answer is and always has been the same for my wedding, family or general...
View ArticleNikon Df + 58mm f/1.4G – A Match Made In…
Lothlórien or Mordor, depending on whether you consider Nikon “the dark side” I guess! Been shooting with this combo for about a week now and I am amazed by the results. The Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G (see our...
View ArticleNikon 58mm f/1.4G Review
This is an in-depth review of the new, much anticipated Nikon 58mm f/1.4G professional prime lens that was announced on October 17, 2013 along with the Nikon D5300 DSLR. Similar to the legendary...
View ArticleFujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R Lens Announcement
The holidays are over, as sad as it may be. And that means it is time to get back to work! We start with some great news. Fujifilm has just announced (or, rather, confirmed, since we knew this lens was...
View ArticlePopular Lens Combinations for Wedding Photography
When asked what gear I use most for my work, I will first of all give tribute to the classic fifty and talk about how useful and versatile it is for my style of shooting. And yet I would never...
View ArticleLet’s Share Some Photography
I am a big supporter of the “get to know your gear” opinion. I strongly believe that the more you use something, the better you learn to take full advantage of the strengths of that particular piece of...
View ArticleZeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 APO Planar T* Announcement
Do you remember the bonkers Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 lens? If you’ve forgotten, here’s a quick reminder. With Otus lenses, Zeiss is basically trying to show the legendary brand’s worth. You might find...
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