ian_smith3

First off thanks to everyone - it has been really helpful - off down to see the bank manager now! Also many thanks to Eric with the advice about the camera body, I had not thought about that. I wonder if they will grease or degrease my joints in preparation.

Thanks

Ian

I want to get a FM3A for trekking / camping / climbing around

Everest - 21,000 ft and -20C Ideally I would like a Zoom that went

24-120 ish because I need 24 for stunning landscapes but also longer

end for mountain close ups. It also needs to be compact, light and

ruggered - I have enough to carry as it is! Budget for lens about

$500 max. I am new to this and would really appreciate ideas,

suggestions, comments. Nikon or third party lenses.

Thanks

Ian