Marius Sundbakken wrote:
>
> >I'm sad because I know all the PMA news from Nikon (I have for example
> >pictures of the new AFS 300 2,8 II in light grey), I know that Nikon will
> >release the FM3a, a 45 2,8 and some other things...
> >
> >And I know really nothing about the Canon releases !! :''(
>
> I'm new to photography, but that Nikkor 45/2.8 really impressed
> me. Apparently, it's nothing new with such "thin" lenses, no? How's the
> quality of these? Does Canon have anything similar? What's the catch with
> these lenses, or in other words, why do we see such rather bulky (in
> comparison) 50mm's?
>
> - Marius
Many manufacturers have made the 45 mm lenses over the years. I know
Pentax to be one. There are others. It is a great lens. So simple.
It's called a "Pancake" lens because they're so flat. Ray Amos
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