Re: Ideal size boat

On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 14:07:31 -0500, Harry Krause <harry.krause@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>JohnH wrote:
>> On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:02:44 -0700, "RG" <rg@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>> I'd have to visit and talk to the folks at TriState. I wouldn't want to
>>>> give a number
>>>> without having made the decision to go for another boat, which would be a
>>>> big
>>>> decision for me (not like trading up from a D70 to a D200).
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I've decided to stay with my D70 body for now, although the D200 would be a
>>> very nice upgrade. However, it's all I can do to not run out and get my
>>> hands on this new lens that was released the same time as the D200. It
>>> would appear to be the perfect default lens for a Nikon DSLR, and I actually
>>> think I would get more benefit from spending $750 on this lens than on
>>> upgrading the body itself. A great range of focal length and I'm a huge
>>> believer in image stabilization technology. Fortunately, they are very hard
>>> to come by right now, which is keeping me from joining the hunt.
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/dsevd
>>>
>>>
>>
>> That *is* a nice looking lens. Have you seen any reviews on it? I bought this one:
>> http://tinyurl.com/aruez and then decided it was too big to carry on the trip we
>> made. Now I'm considering selling it. I ended up with the 70-300mm lens,
>> http://tinyurl.com/cn9r5, with which I've been pretty happy.
>>
>
>I'm astonished anyone good photographer would even consider a "super
>wide to super tele" lens. The optical challenges alone lead to some
>serious compromises.

Are considering 70mm as 'super wide'? Or were you referring to the lens being
considered by RG?

One thing is certain, if it's a Nikon lens, selling for $750, it's not a piece of
junk.

--
John H.

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it."
Rene Descartes
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