"Nowadays most pros I talk to assume that their expensive lenses are 'good enough' in terms of optical quality, and they're interested in other stuff. USM, IS, VR, fps, rugged bodies, DSLR's, and so on. Sure, optical quality plays a role in their decision to choose a brand, but it's one of many, many other factors."
A recent article in Shutterbug about the sports PJ that covers the Red Sox. His camera (Nikon D1H? I forget) records 2.67 MP images, which he ships to the Globe over the phone lines during the game. That maybe resolution good enough for a newspaper, but what I don't' know is how good does a lens have to be (or rather, how bad can it be) in terms of resolution if this is all you are shooting? DEfinitley one of the drawbacks of digital. Even if 2.67 MP is good enough for the paper, a truly great shot will now be recorded only at this resolution. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
