[Leica] Re:Monster High-tech 50mm 1.4 from Sigma and everyone else

[drodgers at casefarms.com (David Rodgers)]

Steve,

>>...talk to me a bit about focus of those lenses on the D 700,  
and the quality of the viewfinder....<<

I've use MF lenses more than half the time on my D700. The viewfinder
isn't on par with flagship SLRs like the F3HP. But I'd say it's equal to
an FM2N. It's very practical to use with olders AIS Nikkors. Focus
assist and live view for extremely critical focus are nice features that
also work with MF lenses. 

The D700 reminds me a lot of the N90. Technological development --
digital sensor vs AF in the latter -- is at a plateau of sorts where
gains are harder to come by. So the body seems built for a longer life
cycle. It looks to me like they invested more in the viewfinder, and
also in some other areas that make older lenses more useable. 

One thing I've always like about Nikon -- in addition to body ergonomics
and WA lens performance -- is the effort made for backwards
compatibility. 

DaveR