Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Don Dory wrote: > > Robert, > The VR lenses for Nikon are somewhat of an enigma. > For example, the > 80-400 does its best job at the 80mm end which is > not what is needed. > For pros shooting sports or wildlife and don't have > Mr. Herr's > unshakable grip, then the IS lenses in the 300 to > 600 range are required > tools. Nikon doesn't make a whole line and just > recently started making > teleconverters compatible with the VR function. > > As to over all ability, while I think that the Canon > telephoto group is > the best in the world, nobody would say that the > Nikkors are second > best. Like all things, you have to evaluate what > works for you and > understand that others will have different > requirements that may be > radically different than yours. > I have heard through the grapevine that -- generally speaking -- the VR & IS lenses are delivering somewhat decreased optical performance (by the traditional criteria) in exchange for the stabilisation feature. Despite the "gee whiz" factor, for my money I still prefer more traditional physical means of securing my rig: a good monopod, tripod or chest pod. Emanue Lowi Montreal ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca