Author Archive for PerL

Nikkor 17-55 2.8

This is a lens which seems to divide people. Some are extremly happy with it and others are less satisfied. That suggests to me that there is some sample variation, and this test/user report is of course only about my specific sample.
First the physical impression: This is a beautifully made lens. It has a finish [...]

Nikkor 18-200VR

As I mentioned in my photoblog I used a Nikkor 18-200 VR lens for a week in Monte Gordo, Portugal. Here is a “hands on” user report.
The 18-200VR mounted on a Nikon D300. The other lenses are an alternate travel set - an Nikkkor 18-55 and 55-200VR.

 
Here is the 18-200VR fully extended to 200 mm.

The [...]

Nikkor 55-200VR

When I got the 55-200 VR in Spring 2007, I was very positive about the lens. I have read some different opinions lately, so I decided to do some tests against my 70-200 VR, with my Nikon D300.
An odd couple - D300 with 55-200VR to the left, 70-200 VR with the D40 mounted, more or [...]

Nikon D40

Since it seems that the D40 will remain in Nikons line up for a while, I decided to write down my impressions.
I bought the D40 more or less by coincidence. I had a Nikon D200 and a Nikon D50 and wanted something smaller, yet serious. I had my mind set on a Canon G7 digital [...]

Test gallery D90

This is some the first images we shot with the D90. I use them to try out the gallery function. Klick to expand the thumbnails to see them in medium size. Then click again to see them 1000 pixels wide.

Nikon D300 - a solid choice

I got my D300 in december 2007, trading in the D200 I had before. Since this camera has so many features, I dont want to call this a full scale review, it would be incomplete in many ways. I will simply write about my impressions and experiences in a somewhat random, unstructured way.
Overall, I think [...]