What is a 16-80mm lens good for?
Its high speed and outstanding VR (image stabilization) makes it easy to get perfect shots in any light. I get perfectly sharp shots most of the time at 1/4 of a second hand-held! If 80mm is long enough for you (it is for me), this new 16-80mm is Nikon’s best do-everything lens for Nikon’s DX cameras.
Is Nikon VR any good?
Focus Speed and Accuracy When it comes to focus speed, the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E VR does not disappoint – thanks to the latest generation Silent Wave Motor (SWM), the lens focuses very quickly and silently. Autofocus accuracy is also excellent, whether you shoot in daylight or low-light conditions.
What is the 85mm lens best for?
An 85mm lens is excellent for portrait work. By isolating the subject and minimizing distortion, this lens can produce captivating, flattering portraits, headshots, and full-body images.
What is a 35mm lens good for?
The 35mm is a lens that allows you to capture many different types of camera shots and angles. It’s wide enough to capture background elements, but close enough to shoot more intimate shots like coverage and portraits. Lenses with low mm levels (shorter focal lengths) help when you need an ultra-wide shot.
How much difference does VR lens make?
Vibration Reduction (VR) is an image stabilization technology that minimizes blur caused by camera shake. Using a VR NIKKOR lens can result in sharp images in low light, under windy conditions or when using a physically large NIKKOR lens, at up to four stops slower with a VR lens than a non-VR lens.
How far can a 85mm lens shoot?
The closest focus of the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G is 2.6 ft (0.8m). With a depth of field calculator at f/4 and a subject distance of 20 ft, the depth of field would be a bit over 2.5 ft. That will vary depending on if you have a full frame sensor, your subject distance and your aperture.
What does A and M mean on Nikon lens?
“On the side of some lenses is a switch that offers an MA or M setting. It means the lens allows switching from autofocus to manual with virtually no time lag; you can switch without making any settings on the camera. MA means you just grab the focusing ring to switch.
When should you turn VR off?
VR should always be off unless you explicitly require it. VR should usually be off for shutter speeds over 1/500. It should be off if you’re on a stable tripod even if the VR system says it is tripod aware. Basically, VR should be off unless you can guarantee that without it, you’ll get camera motion in your shots.
What kind of aperture does a Nikon DX 16-80mm have?
Manufacturer description: The AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR features a popular, wide 24-120mm (FX-format equivalent) focal range, which makes it ideally suited for a variety of shooting disciplines. The large f/2.8 – f/4 aperture lets photographers shoot in challenging light with ease,…
What’s the price of a Nikon 16-80mm F / 4?
This is the DX equivalent of Nikon’s popular full frame 24-120mm f/4. Both sport an equivalent 5x zoom range – very convenient for all-around photography. The 16-80mm has been bundled with the D500 as a kit, albeit a high-end DX kit. By itself the 16-80mm boasts a MSRP of $1069.95.
Is the Nikon 16-80mm VR an UltraSharp camera?
Nikon 16-80mm VR Review The Nikon 16-80mm VR is ultrasharp, focuses super-close, has superb Vibration Reduction and is a stop faster than most zooms for perfect shots in any light. Full review follows…
Is the 16-80mm a good lens for a DSLR?
Because of this smallish size and weight, I found that the 16-80mm makes for a very pleasant and reasonable combination on the smaller DX DSLR bodies, particularly the D7200.