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<p>Hello all,<br>

I recently purchased a minty Leica 28 2.8 Elmarit (3rd version, pre-ASPH) in the "Safari" Edition. Collectably speaking, is this lens worth more than a regular 28 2.8 Elmarit because it is much rarer? Or is it the opposite effect, where one would rather not purchase a "camo green" lens?<br>

I appreciate your input.</p>

<p>THANK YOU ALL!<br>

Looks like I'm sticking with what I already have. :)</p>

<p>Hello all,<br>

My wife and I are expecting our first child, a baby girl, in June. :)<br>

I want to be able to capture her life on film (well, an SD card). I currently have:<br>

Nikon D300, Sigma 30 1.4, Sigma 10-20, Nikkor 105 2.5 AIs (manual focus, almost useless for moving objects because my MF skills are not great), Nikkor 50 1.8, and a Panasonic Lumix LX-5 (pocket camera). For some reason I always dreamed that I would purchase a Nikon 85 1.4 when I have my first child, because it would be a great focal length for "every day" moments. What do you think? Is my current set-up good enough, or do I need to change some things?<br>

Thank you,<br>

Ilya</p>

<p>Dave, great point. I didn't realize the Yen was that strong (or the dollar so weak). That is definitely the culprit, then, yes? Can we expect a turnaround for the dollar against the Yen in particular?</p>

<p>Hi all - long time member, maybe second time poster. :)<br>

I've been in the photography "game" for several years now, and purchased a lightly used D300 for $1200 about two years ago. I used it fairly regularly until a little while back where I've seemingly run out of time to take photos... that will soon change, I hope.<br>

That's my background which will hopefully help to solidify my inquiry which is: why are Nikon (and I assume other makers') prices going up? The new 85 1.4 is pushing $1600. The used market for lenses has stabilized. I realize supply and demand is at work, but as technology becomes less expensive to develop/parts become cheaper/etc. shouldn't these high priced goodies come down in price?</p>

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<i>Moderator note: Moved from Nikon Forum since this isn't specific to Nikon issues.</i>

Thank you, Douglas, Carl and Robert. Anyone know of a nice 400 5.6 for sale at a fair price? :)

Thanks, Douglas. Nice site! Aren't both the 300 F4 and 400 5.6 I mentioned non-rotating? I'm not 100% sure, but I thought they were. Since I'm such a newbie when it comes to wildlife (http://fotographiq.smugmug.com is my site) I don't think I will need more than 400mm, but I do want at least 300mm. If you had to choose between these 2 lenses, which would you choose?

Which would you choose if both were about $450? I want to have some reach for

wildlife, but I am not sure how much reach I will need since I have never really

shot wildlife before, so I don't want to invest heavily in equipment for it (not

that I have endless funds to do so anyway). I do have a pretty good tripod and

ballhead for support. I shoot with a D70s.

 

I understand that the 300 is AF and the 400 is MF, but I don't think I will mind

MF'ing - if it's possible to MF birds. Is it?

 

Thanks!