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05/21/2004 12:26:56 AM · #1 |
Anyone have any comments about digital lenses vs standard? I am looking into buying a Nikon D70, and I noticed that there are digital lenses and then the standard AF lenses work with it too. Does anyone know of the advantages or disadvantages of one over the other? Other than the digital are lighter and smaller. And, the selection... Thanks!
-Danielle
Message edited by author 2004-05-21 00:31:52.
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05/21/2004 01:58:29 AM · #2 |
Yes, i was wondering the same thing. I am also looking to upgrade to the Nikon D70 with my old AF lenses, however, i dont' really know the difference. Any one else have any ideas?
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05/21/2004 02:07:21 AM · #3 |
Since the sensor on the D70 is smaller than a normal 35mm negative the digital lenses don't need to fill as large an area with the image (This accounts for the 1.5 crop factor) This allows them to make the lens smaller, lighter and cheaper. The main down side is that they can't be used on film cameras and if Nikon ever comes out with an affordable full sized sensor digital they won't work on them either.
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05/21/2004 09:18:37 AM · #4 |
Thanks for that info rcrawford! That is good to know, I think that I will probably stick with buying standard lenses, especially since the selection is still so much better!
-Danielle
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