![]() ![]() There is little if any vignetting, CA is pretty well under control, but there is some, worth correcting in post-processing, particularly at wider apertures.Įven when remapped to extreme-ultrawide rectilinear using Nikon Capture or Panorama Tools it retains excellent quality, except at extreme edges (which cannot be avoided as distortion due to mapping onto flat projection gets to be extreme and every pixel is smeared out). Image quality is really stunning sharp from corner to corner even near wide open (I have not done careful tests, so am not sure about f/2.8 which I rarely use, but even 1 or 2 stops down it is superb, easily coping with the dense pixels of a D2x). I guess my only regret is not getting this lens sooner! :) A bit more distortion, but again, only in a pinch. In my D2x I can use this lens for group shots if in a pinch - I change to HSC mode and get a view slightly wider than I'd get shooting with my 17-35. I keep the cap handy everytime I use it, so as soon as I my eye is no longer on the viewfinder I place the cap back on. I've already got a very tiny nick on the lens coating - have no idea how or where that happened. Image quality is great, contrast, saturation, chromatic aberration can be minimized shooting at smaller apertures (and most CA can be further corrected in Nikon Capture or ACR as previously mentioned), virtually no ghosting or flaring as all incoming light is image forming.Īs I've stated in the con for this lens, you have to be careful when using this lens. It definitely is a fun lens, allowing me to capture shots that would otherwise be impossible in tight quarters, like this shot I took of a photo booth at a wedding:ĭistortion be damned, fun shots like that wouldn't be as fun if this lens was rectilinear :) I initially had read Ross_Alford's review (down below), among others from around the web and decided to get the lens. Find a used one at a good price and you won't lose money as this lenses resale value holds pretty well. If you are looking for the extra-wide fisheye effect.buy it. If you want to use a filter it is going to be mounted on the back of the lens.ĭon't lose the front lens cap.cause I doubt your local camera store has a replacement on site.īuild quality leaves a little to be desired. It is able to focus extremely close with your subject almost touching the front element. This lens is SHARP and has excellent overall image quality. The ability to do this makes this a versatile 'prime' wide-angle lens, which allows you a lot of room for creativity. If you wanna get rid of the fisheye effect there are many programs and patches for editing software that you can use. I use mine as an ultra-wide angle lens when I need something more than the 17mm end of my Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8. Just keep in mind when you are shooting the actual distortion properties of the lens and you can get some pretty amazing and unique shots. This is a great lens that allows you to take some pretty unbelievable shots. Don't listen to people that tag this lens as a lens that is exclusive to skateboarder/snowboarder photography. Build quality left wanting, don't lose your lens cap.
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