10-11-2010, 07:40 PM
[quote name='Vieux loup' timestamp='1286815178' post='3587']
Of course I am the limiting factor <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> As always B you have no problems putting the finger on the mark. But my guess is most of us are the limiting factors, you included and please permit me to philosophize a little. You see, I would add a D700, not sell my D300s, so my lenses are still good and I am very happy with the 16-85, which I think is the best Nikon transstandard in terms of optical qualities, bar none! Kindly Vieux Loup
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Yes - If I bought into FX I would not abandon DX. For example, to find the same DX 'reach' as, say, my 70-300VR on FX would cost a lot of money. I also hate disposing of equipment, I get 'attached' to it! I would, maybe sell my 18-200VR to part finance my next FX lens; I almost never use it.
It is clear that Nikon (for one) are continuing and reinforcing the dual FF/crop approach (to use more general terms). This allows that big premium price on FX bodies, which enthusiasts/pros are paying. But DX provides the 'volume' sales which pays overheads and the 'foot in the door' for people first getting into DSLRS.
What does fascinate me is the future of Canon's 1.3X crop body approach. I actually think that this is a very workable compromise format and I wish there were more body choices. I guess we are where we are though, in that a 1.3X body from any manufacturer would have to use existing FF lenses. Sorry for going a bit off-topic.
Of course I am the limiting factor <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> As always B you have no problems putting the finger on the mark. But my guess is most of us are the limiting factors, you included and please permit me to philosophize a little. You see, I would add a D700, not sell my D300s, so my lenses are still good and I am very happy with the 16-85, which I think is the best Nikon transstandard in terms of optical qualities, bar none! Kindly Vieux Loup[/quote]
Yes - If I bought into FX I would not abandon DX. For example, to find the same DX 'reach' as, say, my 70-300VR on FX would cost a lot of money. I also hate disposing of equipment, I get 'attached' to it! I would, maybe sell my 18-200VR to part finance my next FX lens; I almost never use it.
It is clear that Nikon (for one) are continuing and reinforcing the dual FF/crop approach (to use more general terms). This allows that big premium price on FX bodies, which enthusiasts/pros are paying. But DX provides the 'volume' sales which pays overheads and the 'foot in the door' for people first getting into DSLRS.
What does fascinate me is the future of Canon's 1.3X crop body approach. I actually think that this is a very workable compromise format and I wish there were more body choices. I guess we are where we are though, in that a 1.3X body from any manufacturer would have to use existing FF lenses. Sorry for going a bit off-topic.