The NIKON Thread (Talk About Nikon Stuff here)

[milkpowder]

Am I right in saying that the cheaper AF-S lenses don't actually have the same "full-on" version that is seen in more expensive lens?

My 50/1.8 AI also broke recently. The focus ring no longer gripped the inner sleeve. I took it apart and discovered that the focus ring is held up against the inner sleeve by three screws. At some point, the three screws will loosen and you'll end up with a non-functioning lens. Maybe it's something as trivial as that? Unfortunately, the fix isn't so simple. Even a lens of such relative simplicity is a massive hassle to fix. Once you retighten the three screws (having completely taken apart the lens), the reassembly process is extremely time consuming and requires patience & dexterity. Goodness knows how you put an AF lens back together. When I get an upgrade my 18-70, I plan on opening it up

[dj_mocok]

Hey, don't open it up, give it to me please.

[Hayduke]

Originally Posted by milkpowder

Am I right in saying that the cheaper AF-S lenses don't actually have the same "full-on" version that is seen in more expensive lens?

My 50/1.8 AI also broke recently. The focus ring no longer gripped the inner sleeve. I took it apart and discovered that the focus ring is held up against the inner sleeve by three screws. At some point, the three screws will loosen and you'll end up with a non-functioning lens. Maybe it's something as trivial as that? Unfortunately, the fix isn't so simple. Even a lens of such relative simplicity is a massive hassle to fix. Once you retighten the three screws (having completely taken apart the lens), the reassembly process is extremely time consuming and requires patience & dexterity. Goodness knows how you put an AF lens back together. When I get an upgrade my 18-70, I plan on opening it up

Ever since I was a child I've always opened thigns up to see how they work. Until now, I hadn't realized that lenses are an area I never even considered taking things apart :P

You're pretty brave.

[Towert7]

I took apart an old Fuji lens, and let me tell you it was a pain to put back together.
Thankfully I didn't care for the lens, and was willing to break it. I probably did break it.
I'd never open up one of my lenses that I use.

[Towert7]

Originally Posted by milkpowder

Am I right in saying that the cheaper AF-S lenses don't actually have the same "full-on" version that is seen in more expensive lens?

I wonder myself.
The kit 18-55 I had wasn't used that much.
I have a 18-200 which is also AF-s, and I've use that a LOT more. It's remained just like new. I don't know whether I'm pushing my luck with it, or if it actually is built better than the kit 18-55. I wish I knew!

[lan]

At my local Ritz, a customer dropped their plastic lens. It was interesting seeing the insides.

[Towert7]

So the Nikon D90 is officially released just now.
D90 from Nikon

Estimated price for the body is 1000$us, and with the kit 18-105VR lens it's 1300$us.
Lens will sell alone for 400$.

Claimed to have the sensor from the D300, so I think we can expect phenomenal low light high iso results.
It's got a video mode, and to top it off it captures in HD. Wow, now that's pretty impressive. When I got my D50, I was a little sad it didn't have a movie feature. I certainly would have used it for the job I worked at. The D90 doesn't just have a movie mode, it's got an HD movie mode. Pimpin!
1280x720
They gave a few demonstrations on their website. Video quality is nice for what this is, but audio quality is not so good as would be expected.

It appears the D90 will also have a nice built in sensor cleaner, which the D80 didn't. Sweet! 4 Frequency Ultrasonic cleaning.

Also going to have that wonderful 3" LCD that nikon used on the D300 it seems.

And it looks just as comfortable as any other nikon.

A few interesting updates over the D80.

[fureshi]

i'm really happy that the D90 is approximately the size of the D50/D80. those two cameras seem to be the perfect weight and size for my hands. while the D40/D60 felt great for a small camera, the grip on them still felt a tad bit too small. the D300 on the other hand is a bit on the heavy side but feels great. i lugged one up half dome in yosemite last month and after about 6 miles of hiking, i put it in my bag because it was just too heavy. the D90 looks to be a great camera.

[lan]

I wonder if this can replace my video camera Only prob is flash memory size and battery life.

edit: nevermind. dpreview said it only does 5 minutes at 720p and there's no autofocus. it'll be good for making movies and clips of short scenes but not an extended length performance. i would have to get very creative with it.

[lan]

D90 | D-MOVIE

Interesting stuff. I love the use of 200/2. I can't wait to use my 300/2.8 on this. It's going to be sick bokeh and subject isolation That was the one weakness of normal camcorders with smaller sensors.