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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens: Unleash your creativity with an ultra-wide lens that delivers impeccably sharp images even in very low lighting conditions. The rich contrast and saturation offer unparalleled performance for shooting landscapes, cityscapes, interiors and group photos in small spaces. A nearly fisheye angle of view allows you to capture everything from sweeping scenic panoramas to close-up photos with an intense sense of depth — all without distortion or loss of sharpness throughout the entire depth of field.
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Best lens for Aurora photography so far
on January 17, 2018
Posted by: jjb4469
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I have wanted this lens for some time now and tried making due with some cheaper lens ie Tokina and Rokinon but while much cheaper in price, the coma and edge distortion bothered me to the point of buying one. I so far have zero regrets on this purchase and it is allowing me to get some very detailed aurora pictures that I have not been able to do so far with the quality of the field. Though, it makes sense after thinking about the premium telescopes(Astrophysics, Zambuto, ASA, and RCOS) I use for deep sky imaging so one can not cheap out on wide field or you will notice it and it will bother you eventually. It is a heavy lens but then again most of my telescopes are at least 30 lbs up to 210 lbs so don't cheap out on the tripod either. Mated to my Nikon D810, my wide field imaging is producing great results. I know most of the coma and distortion can be processed out but I personally like to get the best quality raw prior to any processing. Something I have done in the beginning of astroimaging. So far the lack of an easy filter system has not been a bother since I look for dark skies so I do not need to use deep sky filters and haven't did any daytime landscape images that could benefit in a polarizing filter but I believe there are a few options though a little pricey but still a workable solution.
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Standard Zoom Lens: This lens lets you photograph a scene from multiple perspectives, whether you aim to capture the expanse of a bridge or the flight of a bird. The minimum focusing distance of 18 inches lets you can zero in close on your subjects. Its lightweight build and versatility make it an excellent lens for travel photography.
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5
First Nikon lense
on January 18, 2017
Posted by: jjb4469
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My thoughts are this is a great starter lense to get into full frame images without breaking the bank. I use it for both astrophotography and landscapes with very good results. I will ultimately buy the Nikkor premiums, first one will be the Nikkor 14-24mm. But, to cover the range this lense covers, I would of spent close to 5k more on the lenses. But, nevertheless, I will still carry this lense with me even after I purchase the 14-24. Its a little slow for low light or high speed shots but for the most part I haven't had too many bad images caused by the higher f ratio. I can just increase the exposure some. Low brightness auroral activity is one example when having faster lenses comes into play.
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Nikon D810 DSLR Camera Body: The D810 body accepts a variety of NIKKOR lenses (not included), so you can photograph an assortment of subjects and scenes depending on your needs. From its 36.3-megapixel CMOS sensor to its EXPEED 4 image processing engine, this DSLR camera makes it easy to capture striking photos and videos with accurately rendered colors.Memory card sold separately..
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5
Great for Astrophotography
on January 18, 2017
Posted by: jjb4469
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Switched from modded Canon T3 to Nikon D810, was originally thinking about the D810A but wanted a setup that could do Astro and Landscapes. Quite satisfied with my decision and pleased with my Alaska Northern Lights pictures. Only regretted not buying the Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8 ED lenses as the Tokina 16-28 mm had quit a bit of coma at the edges. The camera is a bit heavy but with a nice manfrotto head and slik tripod, my pictures turned out remarkably well. Battery life was good even when the temperature plummets to -24F. I have used this body for 5 months so far using various lenses including large telescopes to capture galaxies, nebula, aurora, and landscapes with excellent color and resolution. I find it much easier to use rather than using my specialized ccd cameras that cost 3x's the cost of this body. Paired with a quality lense, this camera will allow you to capture some stunning images. I did buy a wireless shutter controller while up in Alaska which helps not only for Astro but distant animal photos. There was a learning curve making the switch from Canon to Nikon but so far it has been worth it. I still might consider buying the D810A version but it would be exclusively be used for Astro images.
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