| Lens | Rating | Comments |
| 180 mm f/2.8 Nikkor ED [AIS] |
5 | This fast medium telephoto lens has, thanks to its ED
element and modern optical formula, a superb optical quality. Images are
rendered with high sharpness, contrast and vivid colour saturation. Even
wide open quality images are produced, and stopped down to f/5.6 it's hardly
possible to better the image quality. Beyond f/16 there is a noticeable
decline in quality so these small f-numbers shouldn't be used unless
absolutely necessary. Flare and ghosts can be a problem under high-contrast
conditions. It performs marvellously with an extension ring added. The PN-11
tube is the best choice and brings with it a tripod collar to help the 180
ED give 1:3 close-ups with tremendous quality. I often use the 180 ED with
my F2 Titan.
Be aware that the pre-ED versions of the 180/2.8 are inferior in image quality in comparison with the ED 180. |
Evaluations By Bjørn Rørslett