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APS does their repairs very well, good turnaround time and they are nice to deal with.

I think that Nikon will have done their utmost to ensure that the original shipments will operate perfectly. The idea of the 1 to 1 aspect ratio with the viewfinder blacked out to show the square is interesting to me. The updated slide holder for the scans sounds good to me too. Wonder how soon they will be available to try in the Chicago area :-)

<p>I looked at the anniversary website, and found something there that I was not aware of. The Nikon Museum. If I ever have the opportunity to get to Japan, I would love to see it.</p>

<p>When I originally started with Nikon, it was because of the glass. Nikkor lenses have kept me happy since the mid 70's. The way I see it, there has been no need to move to Sigma, as I am happy with Nikkor lenses.</p>

<p>I believe that the Df model is a one time model and will not be updated from its current form. There is still unsold stock from 3 years ago. I love the camera, but have heard rumors that speculate<br /> that if there is another Df2 that it could be mirrorless. Now perhaps that mirrorless version would look like a rangefinder style, but what do I know?</p>

<p>I have the VR version that was the kit lens for my D5000, and have used it on the D7000 and my sons D7200 as well. I think that it is surprisingly good for a kit lens. It is not as sharp as the Nikkor 17-55, but it is much nicer to carry for longer periods of time. I think that the 18-55VR punches somewhat above its weight.</p>

<p>Last year I bought an AF Nikkor 70-210 4-5.6 for $50.00 to try with my D7000. It is not fancy or new, but it seems to work very well for me. I also still use my old AF Nikkor 35-105 3.5-4.5, another unheralded and inexpensive lens that works well for me also. Sometimes your own eyes will work better than the words of a reviewer. If you let them.....</p>

<p>They can argue all of the test numbers that they want, especially between the Nikon and the Zeiss, but before buying either of them, I would rent both and rely upon my visual results and feelings about handling. For me it would be do I like the results enough to spend the money to own one.</p>

<p>Eric, the Df is a nice camera to use if you treat it like a camera and not a sledge hammer. It is tough enough, and not a toy. Rent one to see for yourself. It is a camera where there is not much middle ground. You will like it or not like it. I like it a lot. But you may not. Only one way to find out........</p>

<p>William P, I am late with my thoughts here. If you have not yet made a purchase, I would say to rent the body that you are leaning towards, use some lenses that you know, and see if the images satisfy you. If you were happy shooting with primes, seriously consider the weight of that 50-100 1.8. It is a very tempting lens, but I would rent it before buying as well. Enjoy what you choose in the end, cause that is what this is all about.</p>

<p>Another + for Authorized Photo Service from me.</p>

<p>Sadly, these days it is all academic due to the lack of Kodachrome and its processing to shoot with. I used a Kodak 35RF well used when I got it in the early 60's. I thought it was good until I inherited an almost new Contarex. Still have the 35RF on a shelf display.</p>

<p>In our current world, there is great competition among portrait photographers. Make your portrait work stand out and above that of the others. Let your work be seen, and let your availability to make outstanding portraits be known. If your heart is really in it, DO NOT GIVE UP!</p>

<p>Enjoy your new 80-200! Since you like primes, and did not buy the other zoom, please consider one of the Nikkor 85's for when you don't want to carry the weight. You just may find yourself using it more and more. Take lots of photos of your newborn now and throughout her life!</p>

<p>Not a technical answer, but sometimes progress is wonderful!</p>

<p>If you need to save several months for the D7200, the Df will mean saving and waiting longer. Df is a very nice camera if it is your style. I really like it.</p>

<p>The more that I have seen and read about this camera have helped me to set a personal goal to get one. But without fail, I will try before I buy.</p>

<p>I thought that the review was interesting and gave an honest portrayal of the K-1. It is also a camera that I am interested in, and hope to see in a Chicago area brick and mortar photo store, as I like to try before I buy.</p>

<p>Having seen the You Tube Hasselblad introduction for this camera, it looks like it could be the one that I have been waiting for. I wonder if the old 500 series Zeiss lenses will be able to be utilized with an adapter, and if so, how they will hold up with this 50mp sensor?</p>

<p>If you ever meet someone with a known good copy of the Nikkor 17-55 it would be interesting to compare with your Sigma. Some of the sharpest DX pics that I have seen have come through the the 17-55 Nikkor.</p>

<p>Don't sell the D7000 so soon, take some time and get to know what you can do with it. Experiment with some of the older lenses too. This camera sells at bargain basement prices lately, but can achieve some really nice images if you learn and experiment with it.</p>

<p>The 17-55 is still a very nice lens, but heavy, and minus any image stabilization. It has held its value quite well. Usually there is a reason for that. In its favor it is 2.8 through the full range. The 16-80 is F4 on the long end, but the VR will help with that. The 16-80 build materials are not as robust as the 17-55. I have always thought that the 17-55 was very sharp and very good optically. Some of the images that I have seen from the new lens tend to make me think that it is optically superior to the 17-55. Considering that Nikon is offering the 16-80 as a kit lens option for the D500 tells me that it should be an excellent lens. Rent both lenses and see which one that you prefer. That way no mistake on which you like better.</p>

<p>Have you thought about getting the body and the 18-140 and wait before buying more lenses? Use this combo for awhile until you get comfortable with both. Then you will see what you may be lacking and decide from that experience what your next lens will be. Enjoy your new camera!</p>

<p>The thing that I loved most about my D5000 was the portability and light weight. I would happily carry it anywhere. When I moved to the D7000 series it sat home much more often. If I had it to do over again I would look at a D5300 or D5500, just for the size and the weight.</p>

<p>For me it is a lifelong habit. I started when I was 6 years old with a box camera. That was 58 years ago, and somehow life feels strange if I am not shooting photos. Shooting gives me the impetus to travel, and to interact with people when I am making their photo. What could be better than that?</p>