New Nikkor AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED from Nikon

Nikon has today announced a new wide zoom lens for the lower end of the market. It will replace the previous 18-35 lens and it sends a signal to the Nikon FX market.

The lens have a list price of $750 which isn't that much higher than the current versions street price, so I guess that the new lens soon will reach the same street price. Normally you would see an increase in the price when the lens gets upgraded. This will be a lot cheaper than the other wide zooms that are available from Nikon, but still a high price for a zoom lens. The thing to remember about wide zoom lenses is that it there isn't any cheap models that you can buy even if you look at lenses made by third party manufacturers.

This sends a signal to the FX market that Nikon also want the lower end of the FX market. Today with the Nikon D600, but this year or next year we will see a lower end FX model that will fit in below the Nikon D600. We will most likely see more zooms that targets the advanced amateurs and amateurs market soon.   

Nikon has provided us with a couple of sample images taken with the lens. They have chosen f/8 to take the pictures with, which normally is where the lens produces the sharpest images, so it is hard to tell from these pictures how the lens will produce in real life.

Nikon also announced the Nikkor AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR with a 1.25 teleconverter, so the lens can reach 1000mm. The price of this lens is $18000, so you have to a professional to buy this lens. 

I expect the Nikkor AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED to have a better performance than the current model, but not on the level with the professional models such as Nikkor AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, Nikkor AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED and my favorite Nikkor AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED N.

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Canon 650D/T3i vs Canon 600D/T4i: What to buy?

What makes these two models difference? They are in the same product line, with the Canon 650D being a follow up to the Canon 600D.

Canon 600D

Here is what is new and better in the Canon 650D:

• The sensor size is about the same. They scores also about the same level at Dxomarks with the older 600D a little bit higher, but expect them to have the same level of output.
• The image processor is a newer model, which means it should process the pictures better and faster
• The autofocus points are of crosstype in all 9 points vs just one in the Canon 600D. This means that it will be better at getting a sharp image.
• The ISO can be pushed one step higher to ISO 25600 in the Canon 650D, so you will be able to take pictures in more dark situations without flash
• The Canon 650D can shoot at 5 frames per second vs 3.7 frames per second in the Canon 600D. This is important if you shoot a lot of action or wildlife

The current price difference is $150 (January 2013). Does the above quality for spending and extra $150 dollars? Well for some having better autofocus, go higher in ISO and shoot more frames per second will be important, but for most people I would recommend going for the cheaper Canon 600D and use the saved money on some better lens, which is the second part of the equation of making good pictures.

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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3000: What to buy/upgrade?

So what is the difference between these two cameras. Both are entry level models with a couple of years a part and you might be the owner of the older version and want to know if the new model is an upgrade option.

Here is what makes the Nikon D3200 better:

• You get a much improved sensor with 24 megapixel, where the sensor in the Nikon D3000 only is 10 megapixel. The sensor improves the output of your images greatly
• You get a 4 frames per second vs 3 frames per second in the Nikon D3000. This is a nice increase for those that shoot action or wildlife
• You get a self-timer with a little more options, where it can take more than one picture. A nice feature
• You get to push the ISO to 12800 which is two stops. This means that you will be able to take pictures in dark situations without flash
• You get movie options for you to use the camera as a video camera

Here is what you will miss going forward to the Nikon D3000:

• Ýou image files will become larger, but you can choose in the camera just to save in smaller sizes

The Nikon D3200 is a great upgrade for you as a Nikon D3000 owner, where you get a camera that produces a lot better pictures and you get the video options as the two main differences. If you don't own any of those two you only choice should be the Nikon D3200. It is by far the much better camera.

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Nikon D3200 vs D7000: What to buy?

With the two year newer Nikon D3200 you might consider to buy this camera instead of the Nikon D7000 as it is a couple of hundred dollars cheaper. Look here what the difference is.

Here is why you might want to buy the Nikon D3200:

• It has a newer sensor, but the sensor scores about the same as the sensor in the Nikon D7000. You just get some bigger image files with the same image quality
• It is a smaller and not as heavy camera, which can be an important factor for you.

Here is why you might want to buy the Nikon D7000:

• It has a second card slot, which could be important if you shoot a lot of video and pictures as it will give you more space or you can use it to make a backup at the time you take the picture/movie
• The viewfinder is bigger and more clear, so you will be able to see the things you take picture of more clearly
• It has the possibility to autofocus with non AF-S lenses, which lenses that were introduced before year 2000, but some of the lenses are still sold as new today
• It has the possibility to shoot at 1/8000 second, but 99% of all photographers wouldn't need this
• It can shoot pictures at 6 frames per second vs 4 frames per second in the Nikon D3200. This can be important if you shoot a lot of action or wildlife.
• The metering engine in the Nikon D7000 is better, so there is better chance of getting a right exposure in hard light situations like sunrise and sunset
• The camera has bracketing function where the camera automatic takes a couple of pictures with different settings, which is a good feature to have under hard light situations
• The ISO can be pushed to 25600, so you can shoot in more dark situations without using a flash
• The autofocus is better, so there is a better chance of capturing a sharp picture 

If you just want to take pictures and movies then you should go for the Nikon D3200. If you like to explore the camera, use advance functions and shoot action and wildlife pictures then you should go for the Nikon D7000 camera.

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Nikon D5200, is it an upgrade option from Nikon D3100?

You might have had your Nikon D3100 for a couple of years and you might want some more advance options and this might you lead you to think that the Nikon D5200 might be an option?

Here is what you get extra in the Nikon D5200:

• You get a new 24 megapixel sensor vs the 14 megapixel sensor in the Nikon D3100. The performance in the sensor is greatly improved. This means that you will get some better pictures
• You get to shoot at 5 frames per second vs 4 frames per second. This is important if you take a lot of action or wildlife pictures. It might just be the picture you capture with the Nikon D5200
• You get a better metering system in the camera, so that there is a bigger chance of getting the right exposure
• You are now able to push the high ISO to 25600, which is one step higher than in the Nikon D3100
• You get a better autofocus system with more options, so there should be a better chance of getting some sharp pictures
• You get more video recording options, so this can be an important factor if you shoot a lot of video with the camera
• You get a flip lcd screen which can be nice to have

The Nikon D5200 is a great upgrade option from the Nikon D3100. You get a lot of great extra options that makes it possible for you to take some great pictures or video.

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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D7000: what to buy?

The two cameras uses the same sensor, so a good question is which camera should you buy. The cheaper Nikon D5100 or the more expensive Nikon D7000?

Here is what you get extra if you buy the Nikon D7000:

• You get a camera with two card slots. This can be very nice if you shoot video or you just want a backup of your pictures.
• You get a bigger viewfinder with complete coverage of the scene
• You get a camera that can autofocus with older non AF-S lenses. If you have a good deal of those then you should choose this model
• You get a camera that can shoot 1/8000 second. I don't think I have shoot at that speed ever
• You get a flash sync speed of 1/250. If you just are an amateur this really doesn't mean much.
• You get a camera that can shoot 2 frames per second faster. If you shoot action or wildlife this can be a deciding factor for you
• You get a better metering system, so there is a better chance of getting a good exposure of the picture
• And you get a better autofocus system that makes it easier to get a sharp image

Here is what you get in the Nikon D5100:

• It is a cheaper body
• You get a flip LCD screen
• and it is a bit smaller and doesn't weigth as much

The sensor in the two cameras performs at the same level, so there shouldn't be any difference in the image quality you get out of the camera.

In some cases where you have older lenses or you shoot a lot of action/wildlife it would be wise to go for the more expensive D7000 model, but otherwise you will be better off choosing the Nikon D5100. 

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