Nikon D3X Technical Manual

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D 3 X Te c h n i c a l G u i d e22 23Lens selection in portrait shootingTo capture portraits emphasizing a soft imageAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4GTo capture portraits emphasizing a sharp imageAF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G EDAdvantages of AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4GThis Nikon FX-format normal lens with built-in SWMenables quiet AF operation. Featuring fast maximumaperture of f/1.4 and rounded diaphragm opening itdelivers beautiful background blur. Also, high reproductioncapability throughout the entire frame provides clearimages from infinity to the closest distance. In portraitshooting, skin tones and shadows are accuratelyreproduced to realize soft and natural results.Advantages of AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mmf/2.8G EDWhile offering a wide range of reproduction ratios up to1:1 life size, sharp images are ensured throughout therange even at the maximum aperture. Nano Crystal Coatprovides clear images by effectively reducing ghost andflare. Beautiful image blur makes the lens suitable notonly for macro photography but also a wide variety ofshooting such as portraits and landscapes. Especially inportrait shooting, sharp images can be captured by solidlyreproducing specific features such as the eyes.Feminine gentleness can bei m p r e s s i v e l y e x p r e s s e d byeffectively utilizing backgroundblur.Brightness is naturally balancedacross the entire image, andskin texture is finely reproducedto enhance the soft image.AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G EDAF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4GThe cool image is emphasizedby reproducing eyes clearlyutilizing the high resolving powerof the lens.