Free Flowing Decision In Camera Buying

Apr 5 Free Flowing Decision In Camera Buying In reflection of buying a DSLR camera. Open minded with which to buy, but choose to buy a quality camera over price. At the moment the two in view are:Sony DSLR-A200K Digital SLR Camera + Zoom Lens Kit (18-70mm F3.5-5.6)Nikon D40 with AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IIGeared towards the SONY more so within free flow intuition. Reading reviews on the Best SLR’s don’t seem to cut it. In more ways than one, they influence

Panasonic releases Lumix G Vario 7-14mm lens

PMA 2009: Panasonic has today broadened the perspective of the Micro Four Thirds system with the announcement of the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 ASPH ultra wide-angle zoom. This new lens takes full advantage of the short  back focus distance of Micro Four Thirds to reduce the size and weight dramatically compared to similar  lenses, to just 70mm x 83mm and a mere 300g. Two Aspherical elements and four Extraordinary Dispersion glass elements are used to reduce distortion and chromatic aberration, and a built-in petal-shaped lens hood protects against flare from stray light.

24-70 mm f/2.8 EX DF Lens for Nikon AF

24-70 mm f/2.8 EX DF Lens for Nikon AF

The Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX Aspherical DG DF is one of several innovative products introduced by Sigma in 2001. This lens covers focal lengths from 24mm ultra wide angle to 70mm medium telephoto and provides a large f2.8 aperture at all focal lengths. It’s design employs three (3) aspherical lens elements to minimize spherical aberration, astigmatism and sagittal comma flare. The use of two (2) SLD (The Special Low Dispersion) glass elements results in excellent correction of chromatic aberration and provides a high level of optical performance and high contrast and resolution. The lens also incorporates a Dual Focus mechanism. The 24-70mm f2.8 EX Aspherical DG DF is an easy to hold the lens, since the focusing ring does not rotate during auto focusing, and yet provides a wide focus ring for easy to use manual focus. Since the front of the lens does not rotate, it allows the use of a flower shaped Perfect Hood and facilities the use of polarizing filters. The lens materials used in this new lens are lead and arsenic free ecological glass.

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17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro Lens for Canon AF

17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro Lens for Canon AF

The new 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro lens. Minimum focusing distance of 7.9-inches, maximum magnification of 1:2.3. The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghosting. Aspherical and SLD lenses, offer excellent correction for various aberrations. The lens offers a large aperture of F2.8 at wide angle. It can be used with wide variety of subjects and it is an ideal large aperture standard zoom lens for digital SLR cameras featuring APS-C size image sensor. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 7.9-inches (20cm) throughout the entire zoom range. Maximum magnification of 1:2.3 enables close-up photography like a macro lens. The new lens design and multi layer lens coating reduce flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras. A Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens and two aspherical lens elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations and produce a high level of optical performance throughout the entire zoom range. This lens offers a large aperture of F2.8 at 17mm wide angle and yet it is compact, with an overall length of 82.5mm (3.2-inches) and diameter 79mm (3.1-inches). It performs superbly even in relatively low light conditions indoors or at dusk. The lens design incorporates an inner focusing system, which ensures fast AF speed as well as prevents the front of the lens rotating, making it particularly suitable for use with circular polarizing filters and petal shaped lens hoods. This lens is also equipped with Zoom Lock Switch that eliminates Zoom Creep during transportation.

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18-70 mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens

18-70 mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Zoom Lens

Optimized DX lens design is compatible with all Nikon D-Series digital SLR cameras Every Nikon SLR DX format image sensor incorporates individual micro-optics on each of the sensors pixels. Micro Optics construction ensures that the image from the camera’s lens will be precisely aligned with each pixel’s sensor and that performance will be optimized. Compact 3.8X zoom covers portrait to wide view (76 degrees at 18mm to 22degrees 50-ft. at 70mm) Three Nikon ED glass elements, plus aspheric element for low distortion and minimized chromatic aberration Exclusive Silent Wave Motor for high-speed auto-focusing with accuracy and super-quiet operation Internal Focusing (IF) for smoother operation and great balance M/A mode for instant switching from auto-focus to manual Nikon D-Signal technology for enhanced flash and ambient exposure control

Price: $399.95 Buy/More Info

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