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p.3 #22 · Nikon -- Enough with bodies --- LENSES | |
r_o_b_s_o_n wrote:
Andre Labonte wrote:
David Baldwin wrote:
Hello Panos,
" ..in practice you can stick any lens made in the last 20 years on a D700 and it will work"
True but allow me an aside.
Sad to say that Nikon used to pride themselves on universal lens compatibility. I was gutted to discover new Nikkors that don't have an aperture ring, and so are useless on my manual Nikon cameras.
Never thought I would see the day. Yesterday I sold off my beautiful FM2T and remaining AIS lens (rest in peace). Why keep older Nikon cameras now, can't put a 14-24 f2.8 on it.
I think current Nikon owners with DX glass can expect a similar fate in a couple of years.
It took 20 years for that to happen. I don't expect any DSLR to last 20 years. So let's assume DX has a 20 year life span ... I have 12 more years left on DX format! Besides, I think Nikon sees the advantage of two formats as is evident by the DX crop mode. DX will be around a long time.
Oh, that old AIS glass will work on the higher end DSLRs ... it may need to be modified (i.e. CPU chip added) but they will still work.
Canon, who has been the dominant force in DSLR's and especially noted for their full frame bodies, has yet to abandon their crop bodies... what's more... they have 2 different crops... 1.3x and 1.6x I agree whole heartedly that full frame, or FX is mearly just an OPTION, and DX will remain as a valid format for years to come...
Some excellent points ... in fact I read an article somewhere that one porofessional photog argues that FX is not needed and the reach, size, weight and cost advantages will result in DX being the winner ... I wish I could find that article again.
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