Pictures taken with Nikon D40/D90/F100

United Colors of Benetton

2009-08-29T23:32:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/15s, 220ISO, +1/3EV, auto WB

@Harajyuku, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjyuku Piccadilly

2009-08-28T21:26:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/30s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Shinjyuku Piccadilly, Tokyo, Japan

Akihabara

2009-08-28T04:41:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/15s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

Dogen-zaka

2009-08-20T23:26:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/25s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Dogen-zaka, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Takadanobaba

2009-08-18T22:00:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/60s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Takadanobaba, Tokyo, Japan

Tsukuba

2009-08-17T23:40:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
24mm, f/5.6, 1/400s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

Shin-Okubo Sta.

2009-08-16T20:17:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
24mm, f/5.6, 1/25s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Shin-Okubo Station, Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya 18:47

2009-08-12T23:13:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
24mm, f/5.6, 1/15s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjyuku 20pm

2009-08-08T00:54:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/50s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya

2009-07-29T23:31:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/125s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Shinkansen

2009-07-27T20:12:00.004+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor ED 55-200mm F4-5.6G(IF)
200mm, f/5.6, 1/125s, 1000ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Oomiya Station, Saitama, Japan
Shinkansen is a network of hight-speed railway lines in Japan operated by four Japan Railways Group companies. I am not sure the exact name of this train.

Roppongi Hills

2009-07-25T00:41:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/4.5, 1/40s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Roppongi Hills, Tokyo, Japan

Komaba Campus of Tokyo University

2009-07-23T22:21:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/8s, 250ISO, -4/3EV, auto WB

@The University of Tokyo, Komaba, Tokyo, Japan

Miraikan

2009-07-22T22:58:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor ED 55-200mm F4-5.6G(IF)
55mm, f/4.5, 1/30s, 200ISO, 0EV, auto WB

@National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya 109

2009-07-22T01:10:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/4.5, 1/125s, 200ISO, +1/3EV, auto WB

@Shibuya 109, Tokyo, Japan

The Mori Tower

2009-07-20T22:39:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/4.5, 1/160s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Roppongi hills, Tokyo, Japan

A moving staircase

2009-07-19T21:43:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/10s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Roppongi. Tokyo, Japan

I have captured this photo through a window

Sightseeing bus carrying foreign tourists

2009-07-16T23:00:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor ED 55-200mm F4-5.6G(IF)
200mm, f/5.6, 1/250s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan

A view from a ground exit of a subway

2009-07-14T22:36:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/15s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Kabukicho, Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan

Yamada-denki electronics store

2009-07-10T22:58:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/80s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjyuku Kabukicho

2009-07-10T00:17:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/30s, 200ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@Kabukicho, Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan

Underneath the elevated subway tracks

2009-07-08T22:45:00.003+09:00

Nikon D90 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
10mm, f/5.6, 1/8s, 640ISO, -1/3EV, auto WB

@shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

The scramble crossing in front of Shibuya St.

2009-07-07T17:20:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
Matrix, A, 1/25s, f/5.6, ISO 200, 10mm, EV -1/3, WB auto

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

The scramble crossing in front of Shibuya St.

2009-07-06T22:59:00.004+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
Matrix, A, 1/40s, f/5.6, ISO 560, 10mm, EV -1/3, WB auto

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

I have captured this image accidentally.

Traffic signal

2009-07-04T20:56:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
Matrix, A, 1/15s, f/5.6, ISO 560, 10mm, EV +1/3, WB auto

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

2009-07-03T23:02:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
Matrix, A, 1/15s, f/4.5, ISO 200, 10mm, EV -1/3, WB auto

@The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan

Yurikamome line

2009-07-02T21:51:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Matrix, A, 1/250s, f/4.5, ISO 200, 35mm, EV -1/3, WB auto

@Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjyuku

2009-06-29T23:53:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
Matrix, A, 1/30s, f/4.5, ISO 200, 10mm, EV 0, WB auto

＠Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjyuku 23pm

2009-06-26T22:59:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
Matrix, A, 1/15s, f/4.5, ISO 500, 15mm, EV 0, WB auto

@Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan

Fruit shop window

2009-06-26T00:27:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Matrix, A, 1/60s, f/4.5, ISO 200, 35mm, EV 0, WB auto

@Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan

Ermenegildo Zegna

2009-06-23T23:37:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
Matrix, A, 1/20s, f/4.5, ISO 200, 10mm, EV +/-0, WB auto

@Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan

My D90 and two lenses have came back.

2009-06-22T22:38:00.006+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED
Matrix, A, 1/13, f/5.6, ISO 200, 10mm, EV -1/3, WB auto,

My Nikon D90 and tow lenses, Nikon 10-24mm and DX35mm f/1.8, have came back from AF adjustment at Nikon factory. The statement paper made by the factory says that the AF of my D90 had focused in front of the subject and was calibrated. They adjusted AF of tow lenses, though two lenses had passed the AF accuracy test. It's surprising that AF of my D90 was wrong. I had not noticed it before I used those two lenses. Actuary, a staff in Nikon service center in Shinjyuku said that AF accuracy of my D90 was no problem with a lens for AF accuracy test and AF of those two mylenses might be problem.

Anyway, I will test AF of those two lenses.

...

I have tested AF of those two lenses. 10-24mm is OK. 35mm f/1.8 is not OK: it does not focus correctly on one focus point. Other focus points seem to be OK though. Nikon have already answered me that it passed the AF test in their factory. I am wondering whether I take this lens to the Service Center again or not...

Bic Camera Store

2009-06-21T19:40:00.004+09:00

Nikon D40 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/1250s, f/4, ISO 200, 16mm, EV 0, WB auto

@Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan

Bic Camera Store is one of the famous retail store dealing with electric products. I shot this, Bic Camera@Shinjyuku store, after visiting Nikon Service Center@Shinjyuku.

Blue sky and buildings

2009-06-21T00:59:00.004+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/16, f/4.5, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -1/3, WB auto,

@Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan

At ISO200, The CCD sensor of D40 is more clear than the CMOS sensor of D90, I suppose. Compare the pictures between above and here taken with D90. Since Chromatic aberration is well suppressed on 16-85mm, this lens is superb with D40 at ISO200. (D40 does not compensate chromatic aberration, in contrast to D90) At higher ISO than around 800, however, D90 sensor is better.

A white car

2009-06-19T22:57:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Matrix, A, 1/15s, f/4.5, ISO 250, 35mm, EV -1/3, WB auto

@Misyuku, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Akihabara

2009-06-16T22:16:00.004+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Matrix, A, 1/1000s, f/4.5, ISO 200, 35mm, EV -1/3, WB auto,
Distortion is corrected by digikam
@Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan

Akihabara

2009-06-14T19:51:00.007+09:00

I have made a correction to the distortion by digikam and the result is bellow.

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Matrix, A, 1/640s, f/4.5, ISO 200, 35mm, EV -1/3, WB auto,
@Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan

I have found that AF of my new 35mm f/1.8G and 10-24mmG lenses with my D90 often focused slightly in front of my subject. Today I went to the Nikon Service Center in Shinjyuku with these lenses and the body to consult staff in the service center. They admit it and recommended me for AF adjustment at the factory, though they mentioned at the same time that the AF accuracy were within their standards. I have asked AF adjustment and left those lenses and the body at the service center. They are going to send them to the factory for the adjustment. The AF adjustment fee is free. (those lenses are within the warranty period.)

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

2009-06-13T18:37:00.007+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Matrix, A, 1/100s, f/4.5, ISO 200, 35mm, EV -1/3, WB auto,
@Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan

I have got a new AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G. This picture is the very first shot with this lens.

I have sold my 18-200mmVR and 18-55mmVR at Fujiya Camera. Thank you to both of the lenses, especially the 18-200mmVR. Since I got 16-85mmVR, I have not used 18-200mmVR. Cheap 18-55mmVR was just a try. It was useful for easy macro shots.

"digiKam" Lens Auto-Correction Tool

2009-06-12T20:20:00.016+09:00

digiKam is an advanced digital photo management application for Linux, Windows and Mac-OSX. This is a free software distributed under the terms of the GPL v2. I have been using digiKam on Debian/GNU Linux since I bought Nikon D40.

Last night, I happened to find the digiKam Lens Auto-Correction Tool. This tool magically corrects lens distortions based on lens information database. Wao!

Below is a before-after example of a correction by the digiKam Lens Auto-Correction Tool. The barrel distortion is corrected. I had just selected the lens name (Nikon 18-200mmVR) and subject distance (the focal length and the aperture value were automatically selected), and got this result.

Before the correction (Barrel distortion)

After the correction (Barrel distortion is corrected)

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
Matrix, A, 1/15, f/5, ISO 1600, 18mm, EV -1.0, WB auto

@Kolkata, India

..., By the way, I got three new lenses today.

Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower

2009-06-11T19:14:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/1600, f/4.5, ISO 200, 31mm, EV 0, WB auto,

@Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower, Shinjyuku, Tokyo, Japan

"Loft"

2009-06-09T23:57:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/15, f/5.6, ISO 560, 35mm, EV -1/3, WB auto,

Loft@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

A tree

2009-06-08T23:31:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/500, f/5.3, ISO 200, 55mm, EV -1, WB auto,

@Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

More comparison of wide view angles

2009-06-07T19:40:00.008+09:00

11mm, Tokina 11-16mm
Nikon D90 + Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Matrix, A, 1/60s, f/5.6, ISO 200, 11mm, EV -1/3, WB auto

13mm, Tokina 11-16mm
Nikon D90 + Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Matrix, A, 1/80s, f/5.6, ISO 200, 13mm, EV -1/3, WB auto

16mm, Nikon 16-85mm
Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/125, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -1/3, WB auto

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

View angle comparison between 16mm and 11mm

2009-06-06T22:11:00.010+09:00

Here is a comparison of the view angle between 16mm focal length and 11mm with DX format sensor. I have noticed that I seldom use Tokina 11-16mm but Nikon 16-85mm, which I use as standard lens, for wide angle use since I got the latter. I'm lazy and don't like to switch lenses. I think, however, it's boring taking photos only with the 16-85mm lens and have decided to feel and remember the difference between the view angles of those to encourage myself in shooting with 11mm.

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/15, f/5.6, ISO 450, 16mm, EV -1/3, WB auto

Nikon D90 + Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Matrix, A, 1/15s, f/4.5, ISO 220, 11mm, EV -4/3, WB auto

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Setagaya

2009-06-06T00:55:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/5, f/3.5, ISO 800, 16mm, EV -1, WB auto,

@Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya

2009-06-04T23:22:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
Matrix, A, 1/50, f/8, ISO 200, 46mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjyuku Gyoen National Park

2009-06-03T23:50:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
Matrix, A, 1/125, f/8, ISO 200, 34mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shinjyuku Gyoen National Park, Tokyo, Japan

A bnack shot

2009-06-02T20:32:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Matrix, A, 1/500, f/2.8, ISO 200, 180mm, EV -0.3, WB auto

@Shinjyuku Gyoen National Park, Tokyo, Japa

Komaba Park

2009-05-31T23:50:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Matrix, A, 1/500, f/5.6, ISO 200, 180mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Standard, Act. D-Light.

@Komaba Park, Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya

2009-05-30T00:03:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/50, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya

2009-05-29T00:14:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/60, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Hachioji Seminar House

2009-05-26T22:44:00.003+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/200, f/5.6, ISO 640, 28mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Hachioji Seminar House

Chairs

2009-05-24T22:23:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/25, f/8.0, ISO 200, 85mm, EV -1.7, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

Kitasenjyu Station of TX

2009-05-23T02:54:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/640, f/5.6, ISO 200, 85mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Kitasenjyu Station of Tsukuba Express

Komaba Campus of University of Tokyo

2009-05-19T22:20:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/15, f/8.0, ISO 500, 58mm, EV -1.7, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

National Route 246

2009-05-17T00:42:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/100, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm, EV 0.7, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Hachioji Seminar House

2009-05-15T23:18:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/200, f/6.3, ISO 320, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Hachiouji Seminar House

Komaba Campus in a morning

2009-05-14T23:45:00.003+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/30, f/8.0, ISO 200, 85mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Komaba I Campus of University of Tokyo

Seibu Department Store by Tsukuba Station

2009-05-14T00:17:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Matrix, A, 1/50s, f/5.6, ISO 200, 11mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Seibu Department Store by Tsukuba Station

The Building of "Right On"

2009-05-12T23:50:00.005+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/100, f/8.0, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

"Right On" is a garment shop company, whose shops we can see also in Tokyo recently, has been originally founded in Ibaraki prefecture, one of my friend told me.

Komaba Campus of University of Tokyo

2009-05-10T23:30:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/50, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Komaba I Campus of University of Tokyo

Komaba Campus of University of Tokyo

2009-05-09T23:33:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/50, f/8, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Komaba I Campus of University of Tokyo

Hachioji Seminar House

2009-05-08T23:45:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/200, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Hachioji Seminar House

Hachioji Seminar House

2009-05-07T23:38:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/200, f/8.0, ISO 280, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Hachoji Seminar House, Tokyo, Japan

The West Exit of Shinjyuku Station

2009-05-06T23:01:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Matrix, A, 1/40s, f/5.6, ISO 200, 11mm, EV -1.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@The west exit of Shinjyuku Station, Tokyo, Japan

Hachioji Seminar House

2009-05-05T21:48:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/200, f/6.3, ISO 360, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Hachioji Seminar House, Tokyo, Japan

Hachioji Seminar House

2009-05-04T21:46:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/250, f/5.6, ISO 200, 28mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Hachioji Seminar House, Tokyo, Japan

Hachioji Seminar House

2009-05-04T00:52:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/200, f/5.6, ISO 250, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Hachioji Seminar House, Tokyo, Japan

Aoyama Gakuin University

2009-05-02T00:03:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/20, f/5.6, ISO 200, 45mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Aoyama Gakuin University

Small stone statues

2009-04-30T23:59:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/125, f/5.0, ISO 200, 46mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Komaba Campus of University of Tokyo

2009-04-29T22:39:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/13, f/5.6, ISO 200, 42mm, EV -1.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo, Japan

Coach shop in Shibuya

2009-04-26T20:54:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/20, f/5.6, ISO 200, 38mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Flowers

2009-04-23T00:18:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G
Matrix, A, 1/8s, f/8, ISO 200, 55mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Standard: Act. D-Light.
Handheld

@Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport

2009-04-20T23:31:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
Matrix, A, 1/25s, f/5.6, ISO 1600, 22mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok, Thailand

AKIBA ICHI

2009-04-19T22:10:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/100, f/8.0, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan

United Nations University

2009-04-18T19:25:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/250, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Aoyama, Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya Center Street

2009-04-16T00:24:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/40s, f/5.6, ISO 200, 25mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shibuya Center Street, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjuku Piccadilly

2009-04-14T22:33:00.003+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/13, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm, EV 0.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shinjuku Piccadilly, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjyuku Piccadilly is a cinema-complex building.

Toranomon JT Building

2009-04-09T23:58:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Matrix, A, 1/500s, f/8, ISO 200, 11mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Toranomon, Tokyo, Japan

Chatting beneath a tree

2009-04-09T02:43:00.006+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Matrix, A, 1/1000, f/4, ISO 200, 180mm, EV 0.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Komaba I Campus, University of Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya 109

2009-04-08T00:17:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/15, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm, EV 0.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Leaves

2009-04-06T23:34:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/6, f/5.6, ISO 800, 40mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Cherry blossoms

2009-04-05T20:21:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon AF 180mm f/2.8D
Matrix, A, 1/320, f/4, ISO 200, 180mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

A clothing-store building

2009-04-04T18:38:00.003+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/15, f/5.6, ISO 200, 19mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Komaba Park

2009-04-03T18:07:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/250, f/5.6, ISO 200, 35mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Standard, Act. D-Light.

@Komaba Park, Tokyo, Japan

Konpiragu Shrine

2009-04-02T16:31:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Matrix, A, 1/125s, f/8, ISO 200, 11mm, EV +0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Konpiragu Shrine, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel

2009-04-01T18:22:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/400, f/5.6, ISO 200, 31mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjyuku Takashimaya

2009-03-31T17:33:00.003+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/640, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Standard: Act. D-Light.

@Shinjyuku Takashimaya Department Store, Tokyo, Japan

Pillars

2009-03-30T20:29:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/20, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shibuya Station, Tokyo, Japan

AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

2009-03-29T20:55:00.024+09:00

Nikon D90 + AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Matrix, A, 1/60, f/8, ISO 200, 16mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@AKIBAICHI

I bought a lens, Nikon 16-85mmVR, today as a gift for myself celebrating something. As I expected, this lens is super sharp and gives me pleasure to take photos better than my 18-200mmVR. I have checked pictures I took with my 18-200mmVR and confirmed that more than 95% of those were taken at focal lengths shorter than 85mm. I've thought that I should improve the portion of 95% of my pictures even if I gave up the rest of 5%. I think that decision is right. The better things of the 16-85mmVR lens, comparing with the 18-200mmVR, are as follows:

So much sharper at all f/stops and focal lengths especially larger apertures than at f/8.
I can happily use at all f/stops, especially smaller aperture than at f/5.6. With my 18-200mmVR, I have had no choice but used only at f/8 since, with the larger apertures, the images are not sharp especially at the corners. I can raise the shutter speed at f/5.6 twice faster than at f/8. It helps me a lot in dim light.
Less distortion.
No zoom creep.
The size and weight are less and very fit for my D90. Now I have understood that the size and weight of the standard zoom lens are important for me more than I expected.
I can comfortably use the 16-85mmVR as also a normal wide-angle lens. A little bit of extra wide-angle that makes a difference for me. When I need ultra wide-angle lens, I will use Tokina 116 though.

I'm definitely content with the 16-85mmVR. I think I'll sell my 18-200mmVR. Of course the 18-200mmVR is also a good lens, but now I know the superb 16-85mmVR and have no reason for holding my 18-200mmVR anymore.

Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)

2009-03-28T21:03:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G
Matrix, A, 1/8, f/5.6, ISO 200, 55mm, EV -1.7, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.
Handheld

@Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan

Echika

2009-03-27T16:29:00.001+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
Matrix, A, 1/50, f/8, ISO 200, 18mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Ikebukuro Station, Tokyo, Japan

Jogging

2009-03-27T01:04:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon AF 180mm f/2.8D
Matrix, A, 1/125, f/2.8, ISO 450, 180mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Aoyama, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjyuku Gyoen National Park

2009-03-22T20:04:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
Matrix, A, 1/160, f/8, ISO 200, 50mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shinjyuku Gyoen National Park, Tokyo, Japa

Cherry blossoms

2009-03-21T22:17:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
Matrix, A, 1/125, f/8, ISO 450, 40mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Shinjyuku Gyoen National Park, Tokyo, Japan

A crossover

2009-03-21T02:11:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
Matrix, A, 1/8, f/8, ISO 1600, 18mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.
handheld

@Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Komaba Communication Plaza

2009-03-20T00:20:00.002+09:00

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Nikon D90 + Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Matrix, A, 1/1600s, f/5, ISO 200, 11mm, EV -0.7, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Komaba I Campus of The University of Tokyo, Japan

Trees

2009-03-17T23:45:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
Matrix, A, 1/1000, f/4, ISO 200, 29mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Komaba I Campus, The University of Tokyo, Japan

Ueno Station

2009-03-17T00:58:00.000+09:00

Nikon D90 + Nikon DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
Matrix, A, 1/15, f/8, ISO 400, 90mm, EV -0.3, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Ueno Station, Tokyo, Japan

The natural science museum of The Univiersity of Tokyo

2009-03-15T20:09:00.002+09:00

Nikon D90 + Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8
Matrix, A, 1/10s, f/5.6, ISO 200, 11mm, EV -1.0, WB auto,
Vivid: Sharpening 5, Saturation +2, Act. D-Light.

@Komaba I Campus, The University of Tokyo, Japan