Discpad's reviews

  • Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor

    8 out of 10 points and recommended
    Very sharp for both film and dSLR
    Flimsy

    The older, non-D (non-CPU) lens was made in Japan, and was more rugged. When you use this lens, there is no mistaking the cheesey it for a classic all-metal Nikkor 50mm. That being said, the image quality is quite nice, with VERY LITTLE chromatic aberration, even when blowing up a print from a Fuji S2 Pro file all the way to 60x90 inches. $99 at B&H for grey market; $129 for domestic.

    reviewed October 25th, 2005 (purchased for $99)

  • Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR AF-S Nikkor

    9 out of 10 points and recommended
    Flexible
    VR = BAD when panning

    If you shoot auto races, you need a wide range zoom so you don't have to change lenses or carry two bodies. This lens, nicknamed "Streetsweeper" is a fave of photojournalists; and for me, works well in the pit lane when I might be shooting something 1/4 mile away and have to capture pit lane action yards away instantly. The downside is that you have to shut down the VR when panning.: You can pick up the older, non-VR lens on eBay for about $200.

    reviewed October 25th, 2005 (purchased for $525)

  • Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor

    9 out of 10 points and recommended
    Great bargain!
    G-mount

    Having sold my first one to a friend, I quickly missed it and plopped down $99 (grey) at Adorama. It is surprisingly sharp, especially when used on a dSLR with standard 4/3 (1.5x magnifcation) sensor. If you can tolerate the f/5.6 aperture at full (300mm) zoom, then this is one of Nikon's best bargains.

    reviewed October 25th, 2005 (purchased for $99)