In V4/243, Carlo Guerrero wrote that he had a Nikon wish list. It
included the following:
> 1. SB-29 - size of the SB-28 but with the heavy duty controls of the
SB-26, with
> compensation memory recall button.
I'm satisfied with my SB-26. I wish more important thing, shorter recycle
time (similar to SB-23)
> 2. 50mm f/1.0D AF-S
Who need such a lens? It will be bulky and expensive. And what can you
shoot with such a shallow DOF at f/1.0 ? I have yet to see sharp lens at
f/1.0 (Canon had 50/0.95 for their rangefinder cameras and it was not
particularly sharp). And last but not least, why AF-S? To add cost? 50mm is
short enough to be fast enough with current "old fashioned" Nikon AF.
> 3. 300mm f/4.0D AF-S (or VR "Vibration Reduction" lens)
OK.
> 4. 20-35mm f/2.8D AF-S (or 18-35mm f/2.8D AF-S)
I would rather see 20-35/2.8 without AFS gimmicks for let's say $ 500
> 5. 35mm f/1.4D AF-S (or 28mm f/1.4D AF-S)
Again, there is no need for AF-S in such a short focal lenght. Of course AF
35/1.4 would be nice (like old AIS 35/1.4 was)
> 6. 85mm f/1.4D AF-S
OK, but not necessary. I would prefer plain 85/1.4D at lower price.
> 7. Digital back for F5
I would rather see an advertisment for free of charge service that will
enable my F5 to illuminate focusing sensor in use.
> 8. MF-30 databack for F100
not interested in.
> 9. Final version of Photosecretary II for F100 (I hope it has full access
to both F5 and F100 > custom functions and more.)
I'm not computer guy, just taking pictures. Hence not interested in
software gimmicks. How many rolls you shoot yearly? Do you really need such
an improvement?
Zeljko
