> Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2001 20:10:42 -0800
> From: Marius Sundbakken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: EOS I'm sad...
>
> I'm new to photography, but that Nikkor 45/2.8 really
> impressed me.
For what reason? Size? Price? The thought that someone
still builds a relic like that?
> Apparently, it's nothing new with such "thin" lenses, no?
No, several manufacturers built them before, usually as
budget lenses. They are slow glass, and handling is not
too perfect with those small things. If AF is your way,
you might do with it.
> How's the quality of these?
They could in theory be very good, because of the slow glass
and the simple construction. But then they usually were budget
lenses.... borrow one and find out for yourselves.
> 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?
Because 2.8 starting aperture is like sitting in the dark
in comparison. And I don't see 45 mm pancakes being sold
that much cheaper than a 1.8/50 mm standard lens.
In my opinion this child is born braindead.
--
Michael Quack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
http://www.photoquack.de
Verkaufe: Canon Speedlite 540 EZ, 440 DM
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