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	1	Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Standard Zoom; Minimum Focal Length: 36 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 127.5 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 11/2012 Nikon's 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR is such a stunning performer that What Digital Camera said that, as long as you can live with its maximum aperture of f/3.5, it's a better choice than most … 2 reviews, 7 opinions (Above average)
	2	Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED Telephoto Zoom; Minimum Focal Length: 105 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 300 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 9/2009 Stating that the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED had equally good AF to Canon lens, but had cleanest and most consistent MTF curves, What Digital Camera gave tied results to the Nikkor and Canon … 2 reviews, 8 opinions (Excellent)
	3	Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED Wide-angle Lens; Minimum Focal Length: 14 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 14 mm; Suitable for: …; Newest review: 6/2010 All things told, the Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED is a great lens that not only handles nicely, but also provides top image quality, says What Digital Camera. Their reviewers concluded that 1 review

More information at: What Digital Camera, 7/2010 Ultra-Wide Prime Lenses It is unknown for lenses that are so similar to turn out to be so very different. In test: Four lenses were reviewed and rated on features, design, performance, image quality and value. … to review

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 G ED

Wide-angle Zoom; Minimum Focal Length: 21 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 36 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 1/2010

"This lens is one of a kind. In terms of resolution, handling and even its resistance to flare and ghosting this lens is excellent, and it outperforms primes in the same focal range. Still, as …

4 reviews, 18 opinions (Excellent)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR II

Telephoto Zoom; Minimum Focal Length: 105 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 300 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 1/2013

The only things Camera Labs could criticise about Nikon's 70-200mm f2.8 VR II were its price, size and weight, but those are all to be expected in a lens of this kind, so they're far from …

10 reviews, 20 opinions (Excellent)

Nikon 45mm f/2.8D ED PC-E NIKKOR

Tilt & Shift lens; Minimum Focal Length: 67.5 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 67.5 mm; …; Newest review: 8/2010

The Nikon 45mm f/2.8D ED PC-E is a specialist optic that has been built without compromise and is able to produce pictures with incredible sharpness across the frame. Ephotozine found it a joy to use

2 reviews

More information at: Practical Photography, issue 7/2009 Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED PC-E The Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED PC-E is a specialist lens and its high cost illustrates this. Incorporating tilt-shift technology from large format cameras into a DSLR lens, it allows for converging lines in architectural photography to be eliminated. … to review

AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II (with Nikon D700)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR II (with Nikon D700)

Telephoto Zoom; Minimum Focal Length: 70 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 200 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 12/2009

"... Nikon's Vibration Reduction system has received a facelift and the new version has been implemented in this lens. ... Being one of Nikon's top lenses, anything short of excellent

2 reviews, 20 opinions (Excellent)

More information at: CHIP FOTO VIDEO, issue 1/2010 Telezoom perfection Designed for professional use, Nikon’s new telezoom is a solid piece of craftsmanship. But it comes at a price. How does this lens perform on three Nikon SLRs with different sensors? One lens was tested on three different Nikon SLRs. They were all rated “very good”. Test criteria were resolution, lens quality, features as well as auto focus.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G

Telephoto; Minimum Focal Length: 127.5 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 127.5 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 5/2012

Nikon's Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G short telephoto lens is thought of as a great tool for portrait photography, on DX and FX format cameras, as it puts a little distance between you and the

3 reviews, 24 opinions (Excellent)

More information at: Photo answers, 5/2012 AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens Every serious photographer needs a prime lens in their bag; they're light, compact and they usually have wider apertures than zooms, making them perfect for shooting in low light. How does Nikon's 85mm f/1.8G perform? … to review

Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm/2.8G ED

Macro Lens, Telephoto; Minimum Focal Length: 90 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 90 mm; …; Newest review: 8/2011

Except for some vignetting at wide apertures and the lack of a focus limiter switch, there's nothing that ePHOTOzine could hold against the Nikkor AF-S 60mm f/2.8G. It's sharp throughout …

5 reviews, 12 opinions (Excellent)

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

Telephoto Zoom; Minimum Focal Length: 36 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 180 mm; Suitable for: …; Newest review: 12/2010

What Digital Camera found that the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR lens coped, mostly, very well and gave a good solid performance. Various exposures and focusing issues were dealt with

2 reviews, 12 opinions (Above average)

More information at: What Digital Camera, 12/2009 Extended Standard Zooms Having looked at standard wideangle zooms it's time to put wide zooms with an extended focal range under the spotlight. In test: Four lenses were reviewed and rated on features, design, performance, image quality and value. Overall scores between 84 percent and 90 percent were awarded. … to review

	11	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1:1.4 G Telephoto; Minimum Focal Length: 127.5 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 127.5 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 3/2011 According to Camera Labs, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1:1.4 G has plenty of qualities that make it come highly recommended by their reviewers. Among these were its impressive image results, quiet AF … 7 reviews, 9 opinions (Excellent)
	12	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4 G ED Standard Lens; Minimum Focal Length: 36 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 36 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 9/2010 The optical quality, speed of focusing and build quality are all fantastic, making the new optic from Nikon's re-vamped lens range capable of earning the professional gold-stripe designation. … 3 reviews, 3 opinions (Excellent)
	13	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4 G ED VR II Telephoto Zoom; Minimum Focal Length: 300 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 600 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 7/2010 "... produces good resolution from wide open right through the zoom range, at least in the centre of the image anyway. ... It comes as no surprise to me that this lens is a superb performer, as … 2 reviews
	14	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm 1:2G ED VR II Telephoto; Minimum Focal Length: 300 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 300 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 11/2010 The AF-S Nikkor 200mm 1:2G ED VR II is as extraordinary as it is expensive. Contrast and sharpness are top notch, vibration reduction and autofocus work like a charm and chromatic aberration and … 1 review
	15	Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300 mm 1:3,5 bis 5,6 G ED VR Wide-angle Zoom; Minimum Focal Length: 27 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 450 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 10/2012 The huge range of Nikon's AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR comes at a price, or rather several: it's expensive, cumbersome, there's heavy distortion throughout the whole range, … 1 review, 14 opinions (Excellent)
	16	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1:1.4G Standard Lens; Minimum Focal Length: 52.5 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 52.5 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 1/2013 Considering the price, the lack of edge sharpness of the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G was a tad disappointing for ePHOTOzine. Everything else about this lens is excellent, though, from its stunning centre 3 reviews, 2 opinions (Excellent)

More information at: ePHOTOzine, 1/2013 Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G Lens With a maximum aperture of f/1.4, internal silent focusing and a special coating to help reduce flare and chromatic aberration, this 35mm from Nikon sure makes huge efforts towards justifying its huge price tag. … to review

Nikon PC-E 24 mm f/3.5

Tilt & Shift lens; Minimum Focal Length: 24 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 24 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 3/2011

"While not cheap, for architectural photographers this lens will prove a great investment. Due to its high optical quality - and the creative and corrective possibilities offered by the tilt and

3 reviews

More information at: Outdoor Photography, issue April 2011 Nikon 24mm f/3.5D ED PC-E Mainly intended for use by architectural photographers, this wideangle tilt and shift Nikon lens can, says Ross Hoddinott, be a potent landscape weapon. … to review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8 G

Standard Lens; Minimum Focal Length: 75 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 75 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 3/2013

For the price, you really can't go wrong with the AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G. Its f/1.4 stablemate is much sharper and offers better performance overall, but it's also much more expensive,

4 reviews, 85 opinions (Excellent)

More information at: IT Reviews, 3/2013 Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G The 50mm focal length is a classic that has kept its appeal throughout the decades, and all lens manufacturers offer at least one such model in their line-up. The AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G is a compact affair which sports a quick f/1.8 aperture for a much more affordable outlay than its f/1.4 counterpart. Does it achieve the perfect balance between quality and price? … to review

Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm 1:2.8G

Macro Lens, Telephoto; Minimum Focal Length: 60 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 60 mm; …; Newest review: 1/2012

The Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G is smaller and lighter than any other macro lenses from their range. It provides very good contrast and sharpness. Sadly there's no image stabilisation …

2 reviews, 19 opinions (Excellent)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G

Standard Lens; Minimum Focal Length: 42 mm; Maximum Focal Length : 42 mm; Compatible camera …; Newest review: 6/2012

If f/1.4 lenses are out of your budget, you might want to consider this 28mm f/1.8G from Nikon, which, although not cheap, is still half the price of its top-tier siblings while offering almost the …

2 reviews, 1 opinion (Poor)

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Product information and further reviews

Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens ePHOTOzine 9/2011 - Built for an SLR camera with the Nikon DX format, this all purpose zoom lens has a 35mm equivalent of 24-127mm and comes with a £450 price tag, but Nikon have also included vibration reduction and a silent wave focusing motor to try and grab your attention.

Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR IF-ED Photo answers 6/2011 - This new 70-300mm lens is bound to make a lot of Nikon owners very happy, seeing as it's not only well-built, but also includes ED optics and vibration reduction as part of its feature-set.

Swift telephoto DigitalPHOTO 8/2010 - This lens is a force to be reckoned with: weighing barely 3 kg and costing around 6000 euros, it’s mainly aimed at professional photographers. We were curious and wanted to take a closer look at the 300mm light-giant, so we tested it out in our labs as well as in practice. Here you can find out whether the Nikkor is worth every gram and every cent.

Superzoom lenses for system cameras DigitalPHOTO 11/2009 - After making an impact amongst compact photographers, the trend towards superzoom lenses is now popular amongst system camera photographers. In the second part of the laboratory and practical test, DigitalPHOTO put, not only Nikon’s new superzoom to the test, but also the Zuiko Digital from Olympus and Panasonic’s new 10x zoom lens. Review details: Three lenses were reviewed with one being rated “very good” and two “good”. Test criteria were resolution, distortion, vignetting and haptics.

An almost perfect universal lens. Foto Praxis 6/2010 - With the AF-S NIKKOR 24-120 mm 1:4 G ED VR, Nikon has brought out a new lens with 5x zoom which is also compatible with DSLRs with full-format sensors. We’ll tell you just what it can do.

“Superzoom lenses reviewed” - for Nikon SLRs CHIP FOTO VIDEO 1/2010 - Review details: Eight lenses for Nikon SLRs were tested with two being rated “good” and 6 “satisfactory”. Test criteria were resolution, lens quality, features as well as auto focus.

“Professional Level” - the Nikon D3 COLOR FOTO 6/2008 - Review details: 15 camera lenses (8 fixed focal lengths, 7 zooms) were tested using the Nikon D3. The products received ratings from 114 to 138 out of a possible 150 points. Among the test criteria were centring, distortion and vignetting with wide aperture/ stopped down.

Universal companion fotoMAGAZIN 12/2008 - It’s beyond doubt that long focal length standard zooms for SLR cameras with APS-C sensors are currently in. We sussed out three of the latest lenses. Review details: Three lenses were reviewed with two being rated “very good” and one “good”. Test criteria were optics and mechanics.

NIKON 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 LENS Digital Photo 10/2009 - The Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 is a DX format lens designed for use on Nikon cameras with an APS-C sensor, such as the D300 or D90, and includes a built-in motor making it compatible with D40 and D60 models, too.

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