Adjusting Aperture For Visually Complex Subjects - Nikon D800 Technical Data Manual

The D800E

2. Adjusting Aperture for Visually Complex Subjects

2. Adjusting Aperture for Visually Complex Subjects
With cameras like the D800E, which are suited to visually
complex subjects, it is important to get as much sharpness
from the lens as possible. Contrast at the periphery of the im-
age can generally be increased by choosing an aperture two
or three stops from the maximum, although results will vary
from lens to lens. Below are some of the lenses you can use
for enhanced sharpness:
• AF-S NIKKOR 14–24 mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 24–70 mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G ED VR II
• AF-S NIKKOR 16–35 mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 24–120 mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 200–400 mm f/4G ED VR II
• AF-S NIKKOR 24 mm f/1.4G ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 35 mm f/1.4G
• AF-S NIKKOR 85 mm f/1.4G
• AF-S NIKKOR 200 mm f/2G ED VR II
• AF-S NIKKOR 300 mm f/2.8G ED VR II
• AF-S NIKKOR 400 mm f/2.8G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 500 mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 600 mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60 mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105 mm f/2.8G IF-ED
The D800E off ers better resolution at apertures where dif-
fraction (page 13 page 13) is not an issue. The eff ects of aperture may
therefore be more noticeable than with the D800, and care
may be required to avoid loss of defi nition due to diff raction.
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Note: These pictures were taken with the D800.
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