Richard writes: "I get to chase bears with my 500 AF-S and have all kinds of fun with some really awesome equipment, but the one thing that is always a treat and a true joy is my relitively inexpensive, low tech 105 micro Nikkor. " I had to laugh. Relative to the 500 AFS, the 105 is inexpensive. It's a very nice lens, but I'd hesitate to call it inexpensive. I suppose it all depends on your frame of reference......... -Todd -- Todd & Sharon Peach Seattle, Washington [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home1.gte.net/tpeach/NoPlaceLikeHome.htm