Douglas Newman wrote: > --- Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The 18-200, while a good lens, is not one I'd pair >> with the D200. > > The only reason I'd buy it is for the VR. > > There's no other VR Nikkor wider than 24mm.
VR is a great feature, but I'd give it up for those precious stops of speed at wider angles. > >> I'd not invest in the D200 unless I was willing to >> pair it with serious glass > > I'd not invest in the D200 altogether - too noisy. I don't find its noise levels objectionable, I like a little texture to my high-ISO work. The switch from D50 to K100D opened my eyes to the possibilities. > > The S5 is a different matter entirely. > > If the 17-55mm came in a VR version, then the only > thing stopping me from buying that and an S5 would be > price. > > New Doug > The S5 interests me little. It's advantages are not what I need in a Camera. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
