Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Review Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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This ultra wide-angle lens, designed exclusively for use with Nikon's DX-format, provides a versatile wide-angle zoom perspective.
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Technical Details

- Compact, 2.4x ultra wide-angle zoom
- Optical design optimized for use with Nikon DX-format digital cameras
- Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor
- Two ED-(Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements; three aspherical lens elements
- Close focusing to 0.8 feet
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 "Questionable build quality" 2010-03-01
By Joe Pacific (Hawaii)
I had to return the first 10-24mm lens as I found an oily smear between the inner and outer barrels. I wiped it clean but it appeared again after rotating the zoom ring several times. Repeated cleanings did not resolve the problem. I was also concerned that the zoom ring did not rotate as smoothly as I had expected and it had a rather rough sound to it. The replacement lens did not have any oily material on the barrel but did have the same rough sound when rotating the zoom. Similarly, the zoom ring on the replacement lens did not rotate smoothly. I haven't had time to thoroughly review the quality of the photos this lens can produce, but I must say I am disappointed at spending over $800 on a lens that just doesn't seem to be built very well.

 "As Good as Advertised" 2010-02-15
By Robert Hesselbein (Madison, WI)
Most of my thoughts echo those already expressed by other raters, but allow me to add that this particular lens has opened up an amazing avenue of creativity not found in other lenses. Ken Rockwell reviewed this specific lens and wide-body benefits extraordinarly well, and I recommend anyone seeking this sort of tool to examine his writing before purchasing. I'm certainly glad I did. This is a magnificent lens!

 "Awesome range, not really fast, not really cheap" 2010-02-03
By rj
This lens is a lot of fun! IQ is pretty good. Most of the distortion this lens produces can be corrected without fancy tools if you have to and the sharpness (pointed out by other reviews) is good enough to satisfy me at a 8x10 print size. If you view your shots at 100% you might find issues were cheaper normal range lenses perform slightly better - but I guess these are physical consequences of this extrem focal length.



I like the range. 10 mm is awesome - but 24 mm still allows you to use it for "normal" snapshots with people in it that don't look too weird. This makes this lens much more versatile in my opinion than optically superior lenses with a smaller focal range. Sometimes I wish it was faster, but I wouldn't want to see the prize tag either if it were...

For a DX lens, it is not quite cheap, but it is certainly a better build quality than many other DX lenses.



The reason to spend the money for this lens is if you want the widest super-wide angle available for DX that allows you to go to a moderate 36mm FX equivalent and still has a very acceptable weight. The Tokina 11-16 costs less, is faster, potentially optically superior, but heavier and limited in it's focal range.

It comes down to range and weight vs. speed and price. I think I would pick the Nikon again.

 "Great Lens 10-24mm" 2010-01-24
By Brian E. Page (Dunwoody, Ga)
This is a great lens. Building and scenic photos turn out extremely well. The close ups for people the resolution is outstanding with the Macro effect.



Started using warming filters Tiffen 802 with flash and indoors for a nice effect.



Great choice for an all round lens.

 "This one is the best." 2009-10-07
By Douglas L. Hale (Houston USA)
I read everything I could about wide zooms FX and DX. For DX, this one is the best. I bought it for a photo safari to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada, and another to Big Bend National Park.



The Tokina may be a good lens, but the zoom range is very limited. At 11mm by 16mm the Nikon is at least as good plus you still have range to use. That makes the Nikkor a no brainer.



I just returned from a 8 day photo safari of the upper east coast of the USA, and Canada. I took over 800 photos most with this lens. As it turned out I was very happy I bought the Nikon 10-24mm, and did not choose the Tokina 11-16mm. The added range made all the difference.



Light Houses, harbor sunsets, ships at sea, city streets, building interiors, and lots more. This lens was on my D90, and a 18-200mm on my D40.


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Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

Review Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens

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Nicon introduces compact and lightweight high-power zoom lens for Nikon digital SLRs, featuring enhanced Vibration Reduction.
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Technical Details

- High-ratio, 11x zoom lens and 18-200mm focal range
- VR II Vibration Reduction technology provides a four-steps-faster shutter speed
- Lens incorporates two ED glass and three aspheric lens elements
- Delivers high-resolution and contrast, outstanding image quality, and fantastic photographic versatility
- AF-S Silent Wave Motor provides fast quiet autofocusing, and M/A mode makes it easy to switch from auto to manual focus
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 "Shoddy workmanship" 2010-03-01
By W. Jones (San Diego, CA)
When I bought this lens I noticed that it was made in Thailand. That should have been my first clue. Like all the "newer" Nikkors it is made with a lot of plastic. After one month of shooting (about 2000 actuations) on an assignment in Japan the zoom stopped working smoothly, then stopped working at all. It also will not stop up or down. I have a lot of other Nikkor lenses that are much more solidly made, but some of them can only be used in the manual mode on my digital cameras. I'm sending it to Nikon's repair facility tomorrow and we'll see what happens. Hopefully they will repair it quickly. It's more than annoying to spend almost $1000 on a lens that fails. This is the first Nikkor lens I have had in 26 years of shooting that has given me any sort of trouble. I guess I was do.

 "A Necessity for Me" 2010-03-01
By GradyPhilpott
I'm not a pro, but my hobby requires me to take a lot of pictures. I've been working with point and shoots in the year I've been involved in this activity and I just couldn't deal with the shutter-lag and other limitations of the cameras I was using, so I made the jump to a dSLR, the Nikon D3000.



It was an excellent choice, but the 18-55mm kit lens, while a good lens in it's own right, just didn't have the flexibility necessary to get the shots I need and frequently changing out lenses is just not an option.



Almost every professional reviewer has lauded this lens, while noting its compromises, so I bought it even though it was a stretch for my monthly budget. I have no regrets.



For someone who used an image-stabilized, super-zoom point and shoot, the D3000 and this lens is the perfect upgrade. I can see that eventually I will want a wider lens for special purposes, but until that time comes, this is the perfect choice. I need a lens that can do it all and do it well.



I agree that the lens-creep issue is a problem, but it is a manageable one. When I'm not shooting, I lock the lens, even though at 18mm the lens doesn't creep yet. When I bring the camera up for a shot, the lock is easy to switch off with my left thumb, so it's just one small adjustment among many I've had to make to accommodate a more complex and more capable camera.



I would say to those new to dSLRs, buy whatever Nikon camera body you like and get this lens at the same time. Yeah, it's not cheap, but it's a lens that will more than meet your needs until you become a more sophisticated shooter and beyond.

 "Zoom is a little loose" 2010-02-09
By Bri (Colorado)
When pointing straight, this lens is a fantastic zoom. It's good with focusing and is relatively quick. Nikon's VR technology is also really good. The only complaint I have is that when I point up or down the lens will start expanding or pulling back on its own based on the gravitational force. I expected to be able to set this lens to a certain barrel length and have it stay there until I changed it.

 "Great for beginners and if you only had one lens" 2010-01-21
By G. Tiu
When I first started with DSLR photography I was stoked about this lens



I got it and could not be happier. 18-200mm fast, take it with me everywhere. It sat on my D40 then my D200



Then as a photographer I began to grow. I wanted faster lenses, Prime lenses, etc. Since then this lens has sat in my bag

I got a feel for how I like my pictures to be taken and what I needed was something faster. If i wanted zoom I wanted something further.



Also since i will be moving up to the FX body soon this lens will be useless since it is a DX lens.



As a customer decide if what you plan on doing is moving up in photography and taking it to another level,

or being happy with prosumer DSLRs with DX lenses.



If it is the latter, get this lens

Otherwise invest in fx lenses that will grow with you and this expensive hobby

 "The best Nikon lens" 2010-01-20
By D. Bostic
Sorry for the short review but I have had this lens for 3 years and it is hands down the best investment I have made for my camera. you will need no other lens. Buy it NOW!!!!!!


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