Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Chance from R to Nikon?
From: "Lucien_vD@compuserve.com" <Lucien_vD@compuserve.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 13:36:07 -0500

Lucien wrote:
>Nikon always proudly advertise that they kept the same bayonet sinds the=

>60's.
>But you can't use a current (1998) AIS lens on a F5 with matrix.

Thibault answered:
>No, but with the F4, you can! Even with an older if you modify it!

Thibault,

I'm discussing top-of-the-line, currently produced camera here.

I know that the F4 was the best camera for AIS lenses,
I'm using Nikon AF sinds the 801, because of the AF and the flash system.=

(but, now the R8 flash system is pretty close)

IMHO, the Nikon marketing policy, if there is one,
is the more frustrating of the photo market.

For exemple: (The Nikonists will understand)

Flash:
 -SB24, SB25, SB26 & SB28
Lenses: (usually the same glasses)
 -AF 180/2,8, AF-N 180/2,8 & AF-D 180/2,8
 -AF 80-200/2,8, AF-D 80-200/2,8 & AF-DN 80-200/2,8
 (I think that I'm missing one here)
 (and no AF-S 80-200/2,8 !)
 -AF 300/2,8, AF-N 300/2,8, AF-I 300/2,8 & AF-I 300/2,8.
 (to be fair , I never owned one of them but I know at least
  two dealers who still have an AF-I 300/2,8 in their show case)
 -but on the other hand, there is no AF-S 300/4 or AF-D yet.
 -AF-D lenses (former AF lens are not upgradable)
Cameras:
 -801, 801S (other names in the US)
 -F90, F90X (other names in the US, N90 I think)
 -F5 with no Matrix with AIS lenses
etc...
Thank you NIKON to protect the value of our investment.
Is Nikon also in the PC market ??  :-)

When Leica change a model soon after his release,
it become an instant collectible and may sell for more than new.
(35/1,4 Aspherical >< 35/1,4 ASPH.)

;-)

Lucien
BELGIUM