Archive for the 'Nikon Nikkor 12-24 Reviews' Category

Nikon 12-24mm Lens Review

September 29, 2008

“Proof is in the pictures, size, weight and performance.”

Yes this lens is expensive! The good news is that the quality makes this a good value indeed. I do have some experience with other more cost effective lenses and
the differences make this lens the better buy.
This lens is sharp. Not only in the final processed or [...]

Nikkor 12-14 Review

September 29, 2008

“Breathtaking pictures, Breathtaking price.”

As is always the case with Nikon lenses, with this lens, you get what you pay for. It is a masterwork of high end Nikon tech. Silent wave motor for superfast, supersilent autofocus. Lightweight, but strong construction. Super clean, bright glass. This lens is brilliant. Its expensive. It beats the crap out [...]

Nikon 12-24 DX Review

September 29, 2008

“A real beauty.. Highlly recomendded”

It was really difficult to decide if It was really worth the 1 grand tag price for this lens, since there are viable options at half the price.
Well, I couraged up, and made the order.. my only comment is WOW WOW WOW!!!!!
This is an incredible lens!! I own a [...]

Nikon 12-24 Wide Zoom Review

September 29, 2008

“Wide angle excellence!”

Since the folks above have pretty much said it all, I’ll add that if you are serious about wide-angle photography, this is your lens. I support the assertion that this is a good replacement for the 20mm 2.0 manual lens (as I still use mine with my F3 sometimes).
I’ll offer that if [...]

Nikon 12-24 Wide Angle Review

September 29, 2008

“It’s that good…”

I recently got this super-wide zoom and contrary to some critics, it is quite sharp. There is essentially no distortion from 14mm up. Compared to the best I could do with the Nikon 18-70, there is no comparison, there is no distortion at 18mm and it is should I say it again, “super [...]