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Sony Cyber shot DSC W290 12 1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization Black

Sony Cyber-shot(R) DSC-W290 is a compact and stylish digital camera. Featuring Intelligent Auto mode, the W290 with a 28mm wide-angle lens, automatically detects 8 scene conditions and selects the appropriate camera settings. Face Detection captures faces more naturally and helps prevent blur. The large, bright 3″ TFT LCD display makes it easy to compose shots, check results, and read menus in sharp natural color, even in bright sunlight. Also, now record high definition videos in 720p HD and enjoy your memories on your HDTV. Face Detection captures faces with natural skin tones Smile Shutter mode automatically captures a smile DRO Standard and Plus optimizes exposure and contrast Anti-blink Function and Red-eye Reduction Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 5x optical zoom (35mm Equivalent 28-140mm) 12.1 megapixel Super HAD(TM) CCD image sensor BIONZ Imaging Processor High Sensitivity ISO 3200 for low light shooting 14 Convenient Photo Modes Easy Shooting Mode simplifies the menu 16 – 9 High Resolution Shooting Mode Easy image management helps find your pictures PHOTOMUSIC feature combines HD slideshow with music HDTV Compatibility for sharing picture in hi-definition PhotoTV HD Mode with compatible BRAVIA HDTVs In-Camera Retouching Tools Creative Painting Tools on touch-screen panel Wide-Zoom Display resizes images to 16 – 9 Bundled PMB Software to manage images on compatible PC Movie Mode(s) – 1280 x 720(Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 1280 x 720(Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 640(Fine) (VX Fine, 640 x 480, Approx.30fps) Recording Media – 11MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick(R) Duo Media, optional Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo Media Dimensions (Approx.) – 3 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 29/32 (97.6mm x 57.4mm x 22.6mm) Weight (Approx.) – Approx. 6.1oz. (174g) – With battery and Memory Stick(R) media

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great But No Viewfinder
Image display is fine, but I prefer a viewfinder to compose my shots. Sony has decided to eliminate the veiw finder, perhaps because amateurs like to hold the camera in front of them and check the display to see what they will get from the shot. Am I getting old school?

2 Stars easy to get a messy image in-doors
For out-doors picture, with good light conditions, the pictures are great and sharp. Amazing video capture.

But I was really disappointed when taking pictures in-doors. In its Intelligent Auto Ajust Mode, the camera usually picks a high iso configuration when there’s not a bright light inside a room (and I mean really bright), resulting in a bad quality picture. Looks like you’re using a 0,5 Megapixel camera.

Too bad I didn’t know much about the ISO settings before buying this camera. High ISO yields bad quality pictures, because the idea is to obtain a brighter picture in low light conditions. I wish I had bought a lower ISO camera.

5 Stars Great camera
I can’t believe this Sony camera is so easy to use, takes great picture and it costs much less than in the military base. I would recommend to anyone.

1 Star No zoom while recording kills it
I don’t care how great the quality or photos are, not being able to zoom while recording is a big problem. I’m very disappointed Sony decided to take this route because I have Sony digital cameras from 2004 that allowed you to zoom while recording so I do not understand why they took this huge step backward. I’ve sold my camera for this reason and told people to stay away. All the Kodaks that have been doing HD video since 2007 have been able to use full zoom while recording.

5 Stars Excellent feature packed smart camera
The DSC-W290 is a amazing little camera. Its feature packed and easy to use.To be honest, I needed a camera just to point and shoot and take excellent pictures whether day or night. The DSC-W290 fits the bill perfectly with its Intelligent mode which identifies all different shooting modes and environments automatically, day or night and adjusts appropriately. The LCD screen at the back is large and clear. The picture quality is amazing with crisp pictures and life-like rich colors. Even more amazing is the high-def video in 780i, total treat to watch on the big screen. The shoot-when-smiling mode actually works great too.

Another little thing – On the second day I bought the camera, I dropped it while it was still turned on. It fell hard, lens first on a rock and went bouncing. The impact bent the cylinder holding the lens. Once retracted it was stuck for good with the motor whirring trying to extend out the lens anytime I turned it on. It also suffered some dings and scratches. Even though it was my fault and the warranty was void as it was an accident, Sony service center repaired it for free and shipped it back within a week. I have to commend Sony on the quality and timeliness of the service provided. The camera worked like new and I couldn’t be happier with this product and Sony’s service.

Cons – The battery life is just around an hour or probably less when you are in video mode quite a bit. But you should be able to get a replacement battery for about $15. There is no zoom while in video mode.

A good add-on would be a 8Gb Sandisk memory card and a replacement battery to extend your shooting experience.

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Canon Powershot G10 14 7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and theyve flocked to Canons G-Series for its
ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor,
loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canons new
DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supports
and nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with exciting
accessories including Speedlite flashes.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Canon G-10
When we were looking for a new camera, I asked an employee her opinion, as her father was a professional photographer. He recommended the Canon G 10. I bought the camera on Amazon. I got an excellent price an a wonderful, portable camera, We are very happy with the purchase.

5 Stars Another Canon success
I got this for U/W Photography with the Canon housing. The controls are fairly intuitive and the displays that pop up are quite readable, even under water (think stress and other issues). I have also had a Canon SX3, replaced it with and SX1 (both for above water use), and this G10 has all the same moves and positives- plus that thing about every change I make pops-up momentarily on the view screen- pretty idiot proof. For U/W, I didn’t need the pan/tilt/swivel view screen, but if I were using this above water, the G11 offers that important feature. Great machine, but again, for above water use, I liked the grip-ability of the SX1 better. Great battery life and powerful flash. I would buy it again.

5 Stars seriously like the G10
The image quality is the cake of the G10, the ease of function adjustment is the icing on the cake… Being able to shoot in a very wide range of conditions, and have the large view screen preview what you’re getting is a serious advance from my previous point and shoot. The well calibrated white balance settings are a particular favorite, followed closely by exposure compensation dial and the panoramic stitch, neutral density (mechanical!) filter, folder functions… but none of this would matter if the image quality wasn’t so sweet.

5 Stars Canon G10 – Good product
I have it for a few months. My previous one was the G3 and I also have a EOS.

The G10 is great for a camera in its level. It gives you full control when you want it or full automation.

Size is small compared to performance. I was hesitating between this and the thin Sony cameras since I wanted a small camera that is easy to carry when I don’t want to carry a big SLR. Eventually I decided to go for this and I’m happy I did. I even took it instead of an SLR for a 3 week vacation I was on just now and pictures are good.

It does take a bit of time between one picture to the other but this is the price of using this type of camera and not SLR.

Battery life is really great. I kind of forget I need to charge it once in a while.

I recommend this product.

4 Stars excellent quality
In short camera is excellent quality and very precise imaging, but it is difficult to get used to the camera to the presence of many features as possible to get used to it over time

* The screen is very sensitive and prone to scratches, so be sure to put the camera in a bag.

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Canon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Stabilized Zoom and 2 8 inch articulating LCD

G-series cameras are shaped like professional cameras. Advanced amateurs who have overwhelmingly embraced the G Series will be delighted with the PowerShot G11, which features RAW mode for unlimited editing options, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD. Add to that Canon’s new High Sensitivity System and high-speed ISO for incredible image quality, and Canon’s top-range compact digital camera is a truly groundbreaking successor. A high-powered Wide-Angle 5x Optical Zoom (equivalent to 28 – 140mm) with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer gets you up close and personal to your subjects DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves the overall camera performance HDMI output for viewing still images on an HDTV Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper setting for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations Effective Pixels – Approx. 10.0 Megapixels Type – 1/1.7-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Lens – Canon 5x optical zoom Lens Focal Length – 6.1 (W) – 30.5mm (35mm film equivalent – 28 (W) – 140 (T) mm) Viewfinder – Real-image optical zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor – 2.8-inch TFT color, with wide viewing angle Shutter Speed – 15-1/4000 sec. ISO Sensitivity – Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 Exposure Control Method – Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, i-Contrast, Manual; AE Lock, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift White Balance Control – Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom1, Custom2 Built-in Flash – Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro Shooting Modes – Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, Low Light, Quick Shot, SCN, Movie Storage Media – SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format – Still Image – Exif 2.2 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 Ca

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars A nearly perfect blend of features.
I’ve only owned a G11 since this morning but was compelled to write this review for two reasons. First, I am amazed at how well Canon listened to their customer base. People loved the G10 ( and I plan on keeping the one I’ve been shooting for the last year….) But the two biggest complaints/suggestions I’ve routinely heard are: 1. The high ISO noise is too obvious and noise filters blur the image. 2. I wish it had a flexible screen on the back. To those two complaints I would have added: It would be nice to have a better optical view finder with more accurate framing.

We all hoped that they wouldn’t change the things that everyone liked such as the wonderful analog controls on the top of the G10.

So, I now have camera that IS really about a stop and a half or two stops more sensitive. 400 on the G11 looks better than 200 on the G10. I’d buy the camera just for that. Secondly, the screen on the back now swivels. Nope, the viewfinder didn’t get improved.

What you are getting is a really nicely made camera that is convenient to carry around (but not really pocketable) that works quickly and well and is getting into the quality space that used to be the sole provence of DSLR cameras. You also get a nice movie mode (640, not HD) which works well for web projects as well as a camera with smaller file sizes than it’s predecessor. It is 10 megs versus 15. Another reviewer griped that the G11 should have had a longer zoom and 24 megapixels. I don’t want either of those things because I understand the greater the range of the zoom lens the less well it can be corrected for optical faults. I don’t want more megapixels because 99% of what I print is 12 by 18 inches or smaller and both cameras will already do that very well if you practice good technique. There are plenty of long zoom range cameras that work well for snapping your kids playing soccer. I have a Canon SX20 that does a good job with that. But there are few small cameras that are both fun to shoot quickly, on the street and it available light situations that also yield really nice files. This camera is one of them. We should give a few kudos to Canon for getting rev2 (actually rev right for what we really like to do as photographic artists.

I hope someone writes a really good book about using cameras in this class.

Also thrilled that Canon uses the same battery between the G10 and the G11.

Added last night: I went out shooting in the soft rain and gloomy half light yesterday afternoon/evening. I used the camera at ISO 400 and 800 and shot as low as 1/25th of a second. The images did not have a lot of noise and the IS worked very well. If you’ve shot with Canon’s previous powershot cameras you will get used to the controls and menus very quickly.

5 Stars An Amazing Camera!!
I actually still shoot film the vast majority of the time however I purchased my mother a G-10 for her birthday last year and spent a couple weeks using the camera so I could adequately teach her how to use it. I have since borrowed it on numerous occasions and was actually about to buy my own G-10 but then I heard about the G-11 so I figured I would wait and buy the new upgraded version and I am glad I did just that. For me this camera is worth upgrading to just for the swivel LCD view screen on the back. I cant tell you how many time I was shooting outdoors and was completely unable to see the LCD screen even when you shaded it with one of your hands. Adding the swivel option completely eliminates this problem. This option is so nice when shooting outdoors that I am honestly thinking about upgrading my mothers camera for this one reason alone as she doesn’t have the best eyesight which means if I am having problems seeing the viewfinder I can only imagine how hard it is for her to see it.

The next best thing I have noticed about this camera is its film speed ratings. I have already done a lot of testing with the G-11 and to say that they have improved the speed ratings is a huge understatement especially in the higher film speed settings. I was extremely hesitant to use a film speed over 400 with the G-10 yet I am using speeds above 800 with the G-11. Depending on the conditions your shooting in you should see anywhere from a 1.0 to 2.0 stop difference. I did some tests where the G-11 shot pictures at 800 that were basically equivalent to a 200 on the G-10. I was hoping for an improvement in this area but wasn’t expecting this big of an improvement.

The next biggest improvement has to be with the auto mode. I tested the auto mode extensively with the G-10 as that was going to be the mode my mother used the most, at least out of the gate, and I was unimpressed. There were too many shooting situations to count that easily fooled the camera into shooting with settings that were less than optimal. You would still get decent results but it definitely needed improvement and I am thankful to say that they did just that. Running the identical tests I did with the G-10 clearly showed that this camera is much better at selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Some conditions were drastic improvements. This is probably the 2nd biggest reason why I am most likely going to be upgrading my mothers camera to a G-11.

A lot of people were concerned with the G-11 as it actually has a smaller picture size than the G-10. The G-10 has a 14.7 MP size and the G-11 only has a 10MP size. People who have a high understanding of digital image sensors knew not to worry as the MB size is not the most important aspect to an imaging chip. Details such as dynamic range, image noise and low-light performance are just as important if not more important when discussing overall image quality. I for one have always hated the MP war as we passed the quality that the vast majority of the population would be content with a long time ago. It has become a numbers game where people think that bigger is better and they just don’t seem to grasp that they will never have any use for such high MP images. So I tip my hat to Canon for taking this step as this is the FIRST time that we have seen resolution reduced in a line of cameras that is still progressing forward. IMO this is the white flag that signifies the war of the MP is finally over and we will finally see companies focused on these other, equally important, image qualities as much as they have been with the MP size. As for the image quality of the new sensor, its outstanding. I immediately noticed a difference in the overall quality of the images. They seem richer with much less compression on the higher and lower ends. If I had the choice of choosing between the G-10 sensor and the G-11 sensor I would take the G-11 sensor every single time. Again a big tip of the hat to Canon for boldly choosing to go this route with the G-11 sensor.

The G-11 retains the same 5x optical zoom lens from the G-10 which in case your unaware is equivalent to a 28mm to 140mm lens. Also the same is the aperture settings which go from f/2.8 to f/4.5 depending on the zoom setting. Shutter speeds range from 1/4,000 to 15 seconds and it has the same metering modes as the G-10 (evaluative, center-weighted and spot). Thankfully they didn’t make any changes to the manual dials at the top of the camera as that is easily one of my favorite aspects to these cameras. ISO speed and the camera mode dials let you quickly and easily switch the most important settings. I an an old school photographer so I still prefer dials to buttons. IMO its the best set up out of all the point and shoots on the market.

2 other noticeable improvements include an increased flash sync speed of 1/2000 and a high-definition HDMI connector (Dont worry it still has the USB 2.0 connection).

The bottom line is that Canon has taken the G-10, which was easily one of the best point and shoots on the market, and made some outstanding improvements that have taken this camera line to a whole new level. If your one of those people who care more about how many MPs your camera has than the actual image quality of the camera then you should stick with the G-10. If however you are more concerned with image quality than MP’s then drop what your doing, list your G-10 on eBay and run out and buy the G-11. The image quality, improved noise performance, and swivel back LCD screen make this camera absolutely worth every penny.

The only negative thing I can say about this camera is in regards to Canon’s sheer ignorance when it comes to the lack of standard size filter threads. How hard would it be to design this camera so it had a 52 or 58mm threaded lens opening? Trust me when I tell you it would be extremely easy. At the very least they could design it so all you needed was a simple step up ring to 52mm or 58mm. Instead they leave out threads altogether and make you go out and spend around a hundred bucks on a 3rd party aluminum lens tube that then allows you to use 58mm and 72mm filters. The “Plastic” Canon Lens tube isn’t even an option as its so poorly designed. I still give this camera 5 stars but it still annoys me that canon totally ignores this aspect of this camera. Again it would be EXTREMELY Easy to change.

Overall the G-11 is simply an amazing, must buy, camera.

5 Stars!!

5 Stars Fine photographic instrument
Just got this camera, but I am very impressed. The build quality is excellent and the movable LCD is very useful,clear and bright. I normally work with a heavy, but rugged Pentax K10D, but wanted something more portable and this fills the bill. Excellent image quality!! This is the camera I am taking to Florida on our vacation.

5 Stars Canon PowerShot G11
Although the megapixels have been reduced on this newer model camera (in comparison to the G10’s 14.7), we are barely pleased with the new features of Canon G11.

So far, after taking some test shots, the picture quality is not significantly different than the G10. However, there are few noticeable benefits. We appreciate the new variangle (swivel) LCD with viewfinder, and improved automatic shooting feature of the device itself.

Most importantly, Canon’s G-Series offer excellent photographic capability.

2 Stars Disappointed!
I am disappointed to say the least with the performance of the new and much ballyhooed Canon PowerShot G11. I am a little guy and I was getting tired of carrying my Nikon D90 around my neck and wanted to get a compact yet versatile performer. I pinned my hopes on Canon PowerShot G11 to give me the satisfaction and sorry to say that my hopes and expectations have been dashed. I received my G11 yesterday along with a nifty small Canon Speedlite 270EX flash. Both items appear to be very well made with a small but not too small size and weight — nearly perfect everywhere companion camera. With great expectations and enthusiasm I charged the battery, put in a SanDisk Ultra SD card in the designated slot of the camera set out to take some indoor and outdoor (brightly lit by sun light)test shots using both ambient light source as well as using the camera mounted flash. Oh yes, I used mostly AUTO setting to snap the shots. Rushed to download the shots to check the results on my computer using the newest version of Photoshop Elements. These test shots are not exhaustive by any means but they give me enough indications that Canon has failed in it’s mission to produce a quality camera. I have listed below some of my observations:

1. Pictures do not appear sharp.

2. AWB is poor with yellow overtone indoors and blueish outdoors.

3. There is a magenta fringe at the outline of the subjects (house and tree-trunks — for lac of immediately available and suitable subjects).

I must admit the flex LCD screen is a delight. The handling of the camera is nearly perfect in my smallish hands. Available features on the camera is plentiful. Canon may as well get rid of the view-finder from the future G series cameras unless of course they improve it substantially.

No matter how beautiful the camera looks and feels in our hands, pity it is still a dud. And I am sure many other owner-users will agree with me. I shall be most hesitant to recommend this camera to any of my friends and reserve the recommendations for you know who!

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Sony Cyber shot DSC H20 10 1 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization

Zoom in on the 10.1-megapixel DSC-H20 Cyber-shot digital camera and get the best shot. With its impressive Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar wide-angle lens with a 10x optical zoom, it’s easy to capture the moment with impeccable detail. A 3.0″ touch screen makes reviewing your shots a breeze and the ingenious iAuto mode takes the guesswork out of choosing the best camera settings when you’re not sure which one to pick. There’s also built-in technology like Optical SteadyShot image stabilization that reduces blur and Smile Shutter mode that automatically captures a smile as it happens. Feel like recording HD video? The H20 captures crisp, 720p video that can be viewed on your HDTV. There’s even an anti-blink function to help everyone look their best and in-camera photo retouching tools.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great for the price
Camera is all that I expected. Have not yet used it alot but from what I can tell so far its great.

5 Stars Refurbished
In the short time owned seems absolutely fine. Haven’t been able to rate battery life because not owned long enough

5 Stars I Did My Homework. This Is The Best Deal For The Price!
I read every review on the internet and compared all prices. I previously had a Kodak that I was happy with but needed a camera with more optical zoom for sports and inside school events. I was down to two choices the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 or the Kodak Easyshare Z1015IS. AFter reading all the reviews I bought the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 because this camera had better user reviews, was smaller, less money, and rated high by Consumer Reports. The camera is small enough to carry in your pocket but is a little heavy. The optical zoom, picture quality, and movie video are amazing. I am a very picky person and I love this camera.

5 Stars Tons of bang for your buck!!!
I purchased this camera for my recent trip along California Hwy 1. After reading the reviews here I chose this over the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. I’m no pro but the proof is in the pictures. I took over 1100 with an 8GB card and every single picture came out awesome!! Even those with low light were nice and clear. People have commented how clear and bright the pictures were. I really like the large screen so you can get a better view of what you just shot. The camera is super to easy to use especially with the EASY setting (duh!!). If you prefer using some of the Scene features like gourmet food, beach, or landscape those really enhance the shot. The 10x Zoom lens can’t be beat. Overall a great purchase. I would suggest upgrading your battery to the NP-FG1. It seems to hold a charge better than the NP-BG1 which comes w/the camera

5 Stars The Bomb!
I bought this camera for a week-long trip to D.C., NYC and Niagara Falls in September ‘09. I reviewed many cameras and got a number of recommendations from friends. Then I came upon this little guy while on Amazon.com. I am over the top happy with this camera. Battery charges fast & holds charge for hours in spite of off/on, zoom, movies, play back, etc. I was really pleased. Never once did I have any problems with the camera. Power up to 1st shot is very quick. Clarity of 3″ LCD screen is incredible. I put one of those screen protectors on since I knew I’d be haulin’ it everywhere. That works great as well. I used an 8GB data card and it holds tons of shots & vids. The only thing I was worried about was the lens caps and what a “hassel” it would be. But it really wasn’t a problem at all. The on/off action of the lens cap becomes an automatic action. When taking movies, remember to move the mode back to pics to avoid delays. I made that mistake a couple of times. Hopefully this helps those who are on the fence. No it’s not micro-compact but it’s small enough to slip into a jacket pocket, purse, etc. Placement of the data port is odd and the PC cable is bulky but for the quality I don’t care. My friends carried a Nikon P90 and a Canon is1000 – This Sony H20 outperformed them 90% of the time (simple point & shoot use) indoors & out. Especially on zoom shots. Did I mention how much I love this camera?

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Nikon 35mm f 1 8G AF S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

At 35mm focal length, this Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G DSLR Lens might be defined as a wide-angle lens. But, when placed on a Nikon DX-compatible lens mount on a Nikon DSLR camera, it delivers a normal perspective. This is an all-around lens for your Nikon digital SLR camera. Rounded 7-blade diaphragm Fast f/1.8 prime NIKKOR lens – Perfect for low-light conditions, travel, environmental portrait and general photography Accepts optional screw-on 52mm filters Includes HB-46 Bayonet Lens Hood; LC-52 Snap-On Front Lens Cap; LF-1 Rear Lens Cap; CL-0913 Soft Case

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars jersey boy
just got this lens a few weeks ago mainly to get sharp pictures of my grand-children and of scenery.So far I can tell this is a very sharp lens and is very light weight and has a fast focus.This was the only reason I bought this lens and so far it is doing the job I wanted.Hopefully it will come in useful for other pictures.I have aNikon d80 camera.

4 Stars Fill a big hole for D40/40x/60/3000/5000 users
I want to say thank you very much, Amazon team. Your service is so fast. Ordered the lens on Sept 16, delivered on Sept. 18!

For this lens:

Pros:

1) Sharp at wide open, very useful for indoor shooting.

2) Colorful and hight contrast image.

3) Focus fast (not that fast, but enough for me).

4) Light and convenient setup with Nikon entry level DSLRs.

5) Many reviews mentioned purple fringe, but I do not see much. It may depend on what you are shooting.

6) Fill a big hole for AF-S prime lens selection for Nikon D40/40x/60/3000/5000

Cons:

1) A little front focus at wide open on my D60. It is also mentioned by other reviews.

2) The focus ring is a little wiggling which makes me a little nervous about the building quality.

3) I feel the image color is over saturated, like a fake one. But many people like it. I have to set Saturation -1 on my D60.

4) High constrast sometimes make details in shadow lost

I like the image from my 50mm f1.8D more, though I have to manual focus. Finally I decided to return it. Thank Amazon again. Return is so easy with free UPS shipping.

I would like to recommend it to Nikon entry level users, especially those who take more indoor photos (like baby, restaurant food, performance …) where speedlight is not allowed or not suitable.

5 Stars Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX
Easy to use, light, good for both in door & out door. consider SB-400 for even better quality for indoor.

5 Stars Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX
I’ve had this lens for a couple of months and would highly recommend this for anyone looking for a general purpose prime lens.

5 Stars Great lens to compliment my new D3000
I bought a new D3000 with the 18-55mm lens, but my photos were coming out dark or the camera was selecting a high ISO (with lots of noise) or a slow shutter speed (with lots of blur). This lens was the easy answer. At a 1.8, it lets in tons of light so I can shoot indoors without flash at 400 ISO and a reasonable shutter speed. The lack of a zoom really doesn’t effect anything because the camera’s image sensor is detailed enough that I can always zoom and crop on the computer without losing any quality.

The quality of the lens is A+ in my book, although I am a novice. It comes with a hood, a case and real front/back caps.

When I was a photography student back in the film days, we always started with a 50mm lens. On a digital camera, that translates to a 35mm lens.

If you only own one lens in addition to the 18-55 one that came on your camera, this is the one you should own. The f/1.8 makes all the difference in the world.

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