USP of Nikon lens

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What is the unique selling point of Nikon lenses?
 

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KennethHamlett

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Nikon has always used the finest glass possible to manufacture its lenses, including its less expensive line of lenses. Now, Nikon's VR lens line uses internal anti-vibration technology instead of in-camera technology. What are the advantages? Inside every VR lens sits two voice-controlled motors and two sensors. The sensors determine the amount of pitch and yaw present and uses two separate algorithms to correct any discrepancies. The first algorithm used is weaker and takes place when the shutter is released half-way. This allows the image to stop "shaking" in the viewfinder and also helps with spot-metering functions (spot metering relies on accurate placement of the meter on the subject). The reason the first algorithm is weaker is to prevent the feeling of sea-sickness when viweing the image through the finder. When the shutter is released all the way down, the sensors make any final adjustments, the algorithm changes to the actual image correcting algorithm and the motors adjust accordingly. Why is this a USP? Because systems that use in-camera image stabilization or VR-reduction make adjustments to the image by moving the sensor during exposure, which means the image in the viewfinder remains unstable--making composing and accurate metering more difficult.

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KennethHamlett

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Yes, absolutely. VRII allows a user to shoot at almost four stops slower than before! Remember, any type of vibration reduction whether in the lens or the camera only corrects image shake that originates at the source--the camera (or tripod, or person holding the camera). The next wave or VR technology is being designed to eliminate shake at the source AND shake caused from movement of the subject! Now that will be incredible. Check out this article by one of Nikon's chief VR engineers. Nikon | Imaging Products | Vibration Reduction (VR) Technology
 

Qarik

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What is the unique selling point of Nikon lenses?

there really is no unique selling point to nikon lens in general. all lens makers have VR, aspherical elements, "nanocoats", etc. On a lens by lens basis ther eare a few nikon lens that perform better then any lens in that range of any maker. The 14-24mm is the tops..canon users will use this lens with an adator. The 24-70mm to lesser extent.
 

KennethHamlett

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there really is no unique selling point to nikon lens in general. all lens makers have VR, aspherical elements, "nanocoats", etc. On a lens by lens basis ther eare a few nikon lens that perform better then any lens in that range of any maker. The 14-24mm is the tops..canon users will use this lens with an adator. The 24-70mm to lesser extent.
Yes and both Porsche and Ferrari make high-end automobiles but each brand has a unique selling point that drives consumers to buy THAT brand over the other. That USP may differ from consumer to consumer and for me Nikon's reliability, optical excellence and technological superiority are it. I have shot with every major brand of camera on the market and some that have since gone defunct. Nikon as consistently met the rigors for quality and durability. Any working car gets you from point A to point B, but enjoying the ride in between is another story.
 

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Qarik

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Yes and both Porsche and Ferrari make high-end automobiles but each brand has a unique selling point that drives consumers to buy THAT brand over the other. That USP may differ from consumer to consumer and for me Nikon's reliability, optical excellence and technological superiority are it. I have shot with every major brand of camera on the market and some that have since gone defunct. Nikon as consistently met the rigors for quality and durability. Any working car gets you from point A to point B, but enjoying the ride in between is another story.

Canon has excellent lens as well in terms of optical excellence, build, quality, etc. *shrug* Aside for the particulars of a specific lens..Nikon lens in general don't have anything unique about them that pro canon lens, for example, doesn't have an analog to.
 
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