Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The "G" lenses are not limited to digital cameras. That designation simply means that there is no aperture control ring on the lens. This is fromt he Nikon website: "The G-type design is primarily designed for the newest Nikon SLR models, including both 35mm and digital, all of which include a Sub-Command Dial, from which aperture control is possible. This design facilitates lens handling, and helps photographers keep a more positive grip on the camera as they use their right index finger to adjust aperture. This firmer grip and excellent balance will help photographers get sharper images, even as they adjust exposure and quickly shoot their pictures." Frank - -------Original Message------- From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabinergroup.com> Sent: 02/20/03 03:58 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Digital - Rumor Mongering apologies to Mark R. > > bdcolen wrote: > > Don't forget, Don, Nikon already has a very capable 17-35 2.8 lens, > which is to say that they have a lens that will compete head to head > with Canon's 16-35 - the 12-whatever will put them ahead in that > particular race. > I just saw that Nikon is coming out with a new extensive line of digital lenses for it's cameras called. "G" lenses. I recall us talking here a year or so ago about how the optical requirements are so totally different for digital then they are for analog. I had been questioning the Schneider larger format line of digital lenses as just being a marketing thing. Apologies? :) Mark Rabiner Portland, Oregon USA Photography Website: http://www.rabinergroup.com Email: mark@rabinergroup.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html