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What about the old 75-300 AF nikkor? Not much more expensive than the Ed version, and far superior. If anyone can show that the new ED 75-300 is better than the G 70-300 (99$) I'd like to see.

My camera (F90x) still provides metering. I think you're underestimating how much time I've spent (wasted) reading about how matrix metering works. Ken Rockwell's site has quite a detailed explanation. It does utilize the absolute brightness levels of the sky, and knows not to utilize them in its calculation. However, putting a filter on the front of the lens fools it into thinking the sky is darker than it is.

In my understanding, using a filter or a polarizer can fool Matrix

Metering because it uses the absolute value of daylight sky in its

calculation. So, why do nikon SLRs not allow for adjustment of the

max apature of a lens. I understand that the F6 might allow this

(certainly with manuel lenses, where you can input whichever max

apature you like). Is there anyway to get around this? (Other than

take a reading without the filter, then put the filter on and use

exposure compensation).

They seem to be close in price, and I've never seen photos which convince me of the benefit of DC, and the 85 is a full stop faster. It doesn't even look like much of a decision - 85 1.4. On zooms, comparing the 85 to 105 focal length, almost identical.

Sorry, I was on a road trip. Triotar it was.

I'll give a hint, it's a rollei 35 model.

Anyone wish to guess which lens (in which "classic camera" took this

shot?

check out ken rockwell's review of the old 75-300

nikkor 75-300 AF, the old version.

I'd say F601. It does virtually everything an F100 does 99% of the time, and I've seen them go on ebay for 50$. Same matrix metering as F4, decent AF, sane controls (unlike F70!). Quieter than the F801!

As I read these, and from the fact that I've tried an AI converted lens on a D70 just fine, it seems to me like there is zero issue with mounting non-ai lense on a D70 or any SLR which does not meter with Manuel lenses. They don't meter with manuel lenses because they DON"T HAVE the tab that you are worried about crushing! Don't sweat it! It ain't there. Does anyone know otherwise, and don't simply repeat what the book says, does anyone actually know anything from looking at a D70 and a non-AI lens. All else is useless repetition on this issue.

Everyone will say yes. I'm going to guess, NO. I'd appreciate if it those who prefer the ED over the cheaper G might backup their claims with pictures? Better yet, get the old 70-210D AF (the D is much faster auto focusing than the non D, but they have the same optics and the non D is very inexpensive). These lenses are sharper than either70-300 model.

I wonder if it's indicative of D70 owners that not one person has asked my question regarding non-AI lenses, can they be mounted safely on the D70, or other SLRs that do not have the metering prong?

Cannon User: but the D70 has no such "tab" , and that is why it will not meter at all with manuel lenses, no?

Dude, simply buy a 70-210 F4-5.6 and forget it. Great, sharp lens. It's a d70 - you don't need F2.8 constant. They can be had for about 150US on ebay, and I just passed up an oppertunity to buy one for 135canadian in store. If you need more speed, get an old 70-210 F4 constant, they go for about 250 on ebay (largely due to Ken Rockwell's glowing review). As a travel lens, the 2.8 constant is total overkill.

I had the oppertunity to play with a D70 for a few hours for the

first time last night. I have already read extensivly about it and

have seriously considered getting an extra job to earn the money to

purchase one. However, I found its actual operation very lackluster.

Compared to my F90x with grip, it feels like a toy (incredibly

light!). And the autofocus is slower and less able to focus at all in

low light (I was comparing both with my 50 1.4). Should I be

disapointed at the D70's focus? Or does my F90x sport one of Nikon's

best autofocus modules and I shoudn't complain that the D70 (/F80 I

believe) is inferior? Do the D1 and D2 variations have a build

quality more similar to the F90? (And I expect superior autofocus),

Ala polycarbonate instead of cheap feeling plastic? And are they a

little weightier (I do alot of low light, longer than recommended

shutter speed hand holding, so a solid body is important for me).

 

One question I have about the D70 (and possibly other cameras without

a metering tab) is: can I mount pre-AI lenses on a D70? The normal

reason one cannot is the metering tab will press against the edge of

the lens, but the D70 has no such tab. I understand that these lenses

would not meter (without being chipped), but that seems like less of

an issue since one can simply try different exposure settings until

one gets it right (as I was doing with my ai-converted 135 f2.8).

 

Another point, which applies I suppose to many new Nikon SLRs is the

inability to pick the apature in a-priority by actually turning the

apature ring on the lens. I find that very superior to fumbling with

the small knob on the front. Am I right to assume that this feature

is retained in the D1,D2, F100, and F6?

 

Oh, I also had some fun with the 18-70 DX lens on my F90, shooting at

18mm with alot of vignetting. Can't wait for the results.

I'd go with the SB-22 or the SB-20. Cheap, matrix TTL compatible. bounce. The SB-22 is fairly powerful aswell. Best Buy.

Hey, this isn't really an equipment question. I've been thinking

about getting something in the way of a fisheye (possibly the kiev

camera peleng 8mm). I'm not so much interested in people's

recommendations, but I think it would be really interesting for

people to post their favorite fisheye or ultra wide angle picture.

Perhaps there are some famous shots I don't know of aswell. Let's see

some pictures!

We all know from Ken Rockwell that the FE, FA and EM can make

perfectly timed night exposures up to several minutes. (I've even

heard the F3 can make timed exposures up to several hours in auto

mode). Does the N2020/F501 have similar a similar capability? Or does

it max out at 1 second. I've been looking for a cheap, ruff and

tumble body which I can take with me without worrying about my F90x.

I know this is a topic that has been hashed to death, but I've come

across a 70-210 AF for 135$ canadian and I'm wondering if it's

sharper than the new 70-300 G lens, which after exchange is pretty

similar in price, also brand new. The G lens is actually slightly

faster, and has more reach. How does sharpness compare between these

two lenses?

Can someone tell me where these N75s for less than 100$ are? If I had known, I probably would have bought one instead of my F90x. I'd buy one as a second body, except that they won't meter with my growing collection of manuel lenses.

Consider an F601, or even an N2020. An N2020 with 50mmAF lens can often be had on ebay for less than 100$, and an F601 is actually good, and is almost as cheap. I recently purchased a 50mm chinese AF 1.8 for 24$ on ebay, and a japanese one for 27. (They were poorly advertised and had cracked filter rings).

I'm very tempted by the 0.42 converters on ebay. I'm considering

buying one, and leaving it on a vivitar 28mm F2.8 that I don't use,

this would give me about 10mm! Does anyone here actually use fisheye

converters? Does anyone know which ones are the worst and which ones

are a bit better? Thanks!

Pardon my french, but what a stupid camera.

It seems commonly known that the only camera's that offer Matrix

metering with AI lenses are the F4 and the FA (And now the F6).

However, what about the N6000/F601M? NikonUSA says it is an F-601

(five segment matrix metering), minus auto-focus, spot metering,

flash. It says it does offer matrix metering. Does it offer matrix

metering with AF or P lenses only? This would seem awfully strange,

although financially prudent since the FA and F4 need a special

mechanical linkage to detect the maximum apature of the lens i.e.

expensive. Does anyone even own this camera?