eddie_cheng1

<p>Good day,<br>

I've updated from NX2 2.2.8<br>

My optional picture controls ~ landscape & portrait ~ are missing. Tried installing and it throws me a message that a same version exists. If I force it (continue installing), an error message '... \License_EN_OPC100.rtf was not found'.<br>

I am running a 64-bit W7.<br>

Any help please? Thank you.</p>

<p>Compared to the supposedly optically superior (Nikkor) 14-24mm f2.8, <strong>the (Nikkor) 17-35mm f2.8 focal length is an ideal partner for your newly acquired D700</strong>. Flare and ghosting is minimal and the fact that it readily accept filters (ND grads especially); helpful in your quest for better out-of-camera landscapes, sunsets, beachscapes pics, is just the icing in the cake.<br>

Unfortunately, Nikon is slow in replacing their wide (AF + FX) primes.... if you need a lightweight alternative for hiking, etc. Not that the existing AFs, Ai-S, etc ain't up to it but nothing comes close (in most areas) to the (Nikkor) 17-35mm f2.8.<br>

Yes, I am loving my D700 + 17-35mm. I had been missing the "wide perspective" since dropping my F100 for the D70s between 2005 and 2008.</p>

<p>Hi Francis,<br>

There will be vignetting below 20mm if you "use it as it's meant to be used". To minimise it (it's absent at 18-19mm & almost negligible @ 17mm), I forgo the adapter ring and "rest" the P-wide holder on the 17-35mm itself.<br>

Of course, if you are handholding the combo and is pointing the lens downwards, there's a chance of the holder falling off.</p>

Good day.

I came from the FM, F100 and am using a D70S with the AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 for most of my photography. I am

mainly into landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes. Occasionally, I throw in the AF 85mm f/1.4D to the mix.

The current price of the D700 makes me want to get back into that kind of SLR I was so used to: large VF, familiar

focal length (DOF), etc.

Please clear my doubts:

Compared specifically to my above combo (6MP DX + 17-35mm f/2.8), would I see a performance boost by moving to

the 12MP D700 FX + 17-35mm f/2.8 especially for landscapes and seascapes where most of my photo-taking would

be on a tripod and at base ISO. I.E. it is a given that FX scores highly in the high ISO range but will the D700 have a

noticeable advantage over my D70S at base ISO?

6MP D70S vs 12MP D700:

Of course, a 12MP D300 has higher pixel density compared to a 12MP D700 although both have similar

resolution -- thus the D300 may be better suited for landscapes (forget about lens for this particular point) and I may

not upgrade so soon if I have a D300 now -- BUT what about a 6MP DX vs a 12MP FX? Is there a performance gain

(or enough of a performance gain) to justify the upgrade?

P.S. I know that MF is the way to go if I am critical of landscapes but let us just keep to 35mm SLRs.

Lastly, will the AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 be compromised on the D700? Granted that the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 is said the

be "much better" but it just does not "fit" my focal length.

Thank you.