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Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 G ED N - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Nikon / Nikkor (APS-C)
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Sample Images
Here're some quick 'n dirty sample images taken with the D200 and RAW-converted via RSP 2006.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
14.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/320s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
21.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/500s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/1000s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/750s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
14.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/640s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
15.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/320s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/800s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
19.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/1000s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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Verdict
The Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED N is a phenomenal lens. It is the sharpest ultra-wide angle
lens tested to date. The resolution figures are simply stunning and unprecedented specifically
at 14mm and that's straight from the maximum aperture setting. So far it is the only lens
in this class which has the potential to scale beyond the pixel-density of 10mp APS-C sensors.
And it doesn't even stop here - distortions and lateral CAs are very well controlled
and vignetting is basically a non-issue in field conditions. Naturally even this Nikkor is not
perfect in the true sense - it can flare quite a bit with streaking light sources and the bokeh
can look a little rough although that's quite typical for lenses featuring aspherical elements.
The build quality is exceptionally high and in line to the professional grade scope of the lens. The
immense front element may be responsible for the superb performance but it prohibits front
filters thus leaving the protruding front element quite vulnerable - a bit of a worrisome thought
regarding the high value of this lens. Nonetheless - taking the sum of its qualities into account
the verdict can only be ... highly recommended!
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