Aperture for Highest Resolution – Review Part II

Nikkor 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G VR II

For range below 100mm, F/5.6 rules. Range above 100mm? F/8. Stay within this boundary, and you are maxing out this lens superb sharpness and resolution from 18mm to 200mm. Avoid shooting it above F/8 unless it’s an absolute necessity. The smaller 72mm diameter also makes filter purchases a more economical proposition.

Nikkor 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 VR

Being a low-end kit lens, it’s basically one that you will very quickly move away from as soon as you can! Shoot between F/5.6 to F/8 if you can at all range, with this lens performing at her best only at 35mm F/5.6. Avoid 24mm at all cost, and quickly switch to shooting at F/8 from beyond 35mm. Forget about shooting beyond F/8. An emergency lens that is best used in…emergency.

Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G

One of the most wickedly sharp lens in the DX world! A must-have glass for all DX owners. It’s razor sharp at all aperture, beginning even from F/1.8! Now, for cutting-edge resolution, shoot it at F/4. This glass makes the cheapest DX body deliver pro-sharpness output. You don’t call a Nikon prime lens a prime lens for nothing!

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