Forever Knight's reviews

  • Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED VR DX AF-S Nikkor

    9 out of 10 points and recommended
    Sharp, inexpensive and compact
    economy build

    At this price point, the results from this lens are surprisingly good. I would recommend it highly as a companion to any of the smaller Nikon bodies for a light travel kit. The AFS seems a bit slower than the pro lenses but has been fast enough for portraits and photos of the family in good light.

    reviewed July 19th, 2010 (purchased for $249)

  • Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF Nikkor

    9 out of 10 points and recommended
    Sharp, reasonable size for it's range
    not AFS

    This lens is weakest at 400mm but is helped greatly by stopping down to f8. At 330mm, it performs very well closed down just one stop.

    Prefocus and using the autofocus limiter helps it's performance a great deal.

    This lens at current new prices is no bargain but a clean used unit is an alternative. Mine was a going out of business sales item and hence the low price.

    reviewed July 19th, 2010 (purchased for $825)