In V4 #250, Zeljko wrote:
>
> In V4/243, Carlo Guerrero wrote that he had a Nikon wish list. It
> included the following:
> > 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
I would like to see the 20-35/2.8 in the $500 range as well, heck even for
$1000 I might consider it. Its just not cost effective. However, the AF-S
might not be a bad idea for a couple of reasons. Turning that screw drains
batteries quickly. The 20-35 is a big lens with heavy glass elements which is
not a quick AF'er. AF-S or at least an AF-I version would improve
performance. Then for it to be quite could be useful for us news guys.
>
> > 6. 85mm f/1.4D AF-S
> OK, but not necessary. I would prefer plain 85/1.4D at lower price.
Here I'm going to argue with you. Shooting sports, like basketball in poorly
lit gyms requires either faster film than is available or faster glass. I can
shoot basketball with an 85 1.4 at ISO 800 where as I have to shoot ISO 3200 if
I use my 80-200 F2.8 to get the same shutter speed (in my case about 1/250).
This means that if I shoot ISO 3200 film, I can get 1/1000 shutter speed which
freezes the action better. However the 85mm F1.4 D while fast, isn't as fast
as I would like it because the glass is so big. An 85 mm F1.4 AF-S would find
its way into my bag for covering hoops.
>
> > 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.
While that would be a nice feature, its not in the "Digital Back" for the F5
subject. Lets hope this new F5/F100 Digital SLR will be worth it!
Rob
