Nikon VR 28-70 28 AFS Lens

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Alparslan - 22 Jul 2004 23:51 GMT

Are we going to see this lens any time soon? I think it is reasonable to
expect Nikon will come out with such a lens? Any rumors? Regards.

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Lourens Smak - 22 Jul 2004 14:39 GMT

> Are we going to see this lens any time soon? I think it is reasonable to
> expect Nikon will come out with such a lens? Any rumors? Regards.

VR will be difficult to combine with the F2.8 speed, especially in a
wide-to-tele zoom. Plus, the added VR makes it possible to do without
the F2.8... simply use F4 and a longer shutterspeed. Why would you need
both? also, the 28-80 zoom-range sucks for digital, and F2.8 pro-lenses
will mostly (or even only) be used with digital.

So: it's not very likely this lens will ever become available.
now, a 50-135mm F2 DX, that would be something...

Lourens

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AW - 22 Jul 2004 18:16 GMT

Why would you need both?

To reduce depth of field and blur background!

> > Are we going to see this lens any time soon? I think it is reasonable to
> > expect Nikon will come out with such a lens? Any rumors? Regards.
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> Lourens

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Martin Francis - 22 Jul 2004 19:22 GMT

> Are we going to see this lens any time soon? I think it is reasonable to
> expect Nikon will come out with such a lens? Any rumors? Regards.

Unlikely. Even Canon haven't added IS to a standard zoom yet- but don't be
surprised if a 24-70 f2.8 AF-S G lens comes out.

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