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Published: 2014-10-29, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: In this second installment of lens recommendations for the Nikon D810, we've been analyzing the best performing models for landscape and wildlife photography. Admittedly when it comes to fast-paced photography there are better choices in Nikon's range but...
Published: 2014-06-04, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is the second and final part of our comprehensive lens recommendations for the new entry-level Canon EOS Rebel T5 / 1200D. This time we've assessed zoom lenses from both the Canon and third party makers to see how well they perform on the camera, and...
Published: 2014-05-21, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Aimed at professional studio and landscape photographers, the full-frame 36-Mpix D800E with its modified AA filter effectively increasing resolution over the standard D800 model is the closest 35mm full-frame camera yet to rival larger formats in renderin...
Published: 2014-04-11, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: We've tested the new 24-Mpix Nikon D3300 with more than 140 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses have the best image quality when paired with the new camera.Like rivals Nikon's cons...
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Published: 2013-11-22, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Following on from the lens recommendations for the earlier full-frame Nikon D600, we've now had the opportunity to assess a wide range lenses with that model's replacement, the 24-Mpix D610. We've analyzed a total of 95 Nikkor and third-party prime and zo...
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Published: 2013-10-10, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is the third part in the series of our lens recommendations for the Nikon D7100 where we've analyzed nearly 46 Nikon and third-party telephoto prime and zoom models to assess their optical quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses are the bes...
Published: 2013-10-02, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: This is part one of our lens recommendations for the Nikon D7100 where we've tested over 120 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto find out which of these lenses are perform best when paired with Nikon's 24M-Pix A...
Closefocusing 0.5x macro ability in the 200300mm zoom range, Impressive build quality at the price, Sharp at all but the longest telephoto setting,
No optical stabilisation, Lacks Sigma's HSM autofocus, and the basic motor is quite noisy, Poor image contrast in dull lighting
More than a one-trick pony, the Sigma doubles up as a 0.5x macro lens but, given its relatively poor resolution at the long end of the zoom range, it can't compete with a good macro prime lens. Overall, it's outclassed by Sigma's newer lens.
In conclusion, if you are considering a new lens that you can take with you wherever you go without the concern of it feeling like a dead weight by the end of the day then look no further than the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG MACRO. With decent specs a...
The trouble with this lens is that it tries to do too much: its very versatile but it doesnt shine in any department. It offers so much that it cannot possibly meet all of its promises at such a low price-point. Its resolution figures start low and ...