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Lorne.t
09-04-2006, 14:45
Is there such a thing as an all in one lens that would be suitable for a Nikon D50 that would cover from about 20 - 300 mm AF at F1.4 (ish but not 2.8!)?
I know it would cost about £1000 but just checking if such a thing exists.
puddleduck
09-04-2006, 14:50
That would be a dream lens - but no!

Even if it existed, it would weight about 12 kilos with a front element of about 250mm!

You wouldn't get into gigs with it Lorne :)
sideshowbob
09-04-2006, 14:54
I know it would cost about £1000 but just checking if such a thing exists.

Ground control to Major Tom ...
Lorne.t
09-04-2006, 14:54
Oh well!
Any idea what 1.4's are available?
puddleduck
09-04-2006, 15:00
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
Nikkor 85mm f/1.4

All primes - zooms at f/1.4 will probably never exist.
Radiohead
09-04-2006, 15:36
Oh well!
Any idea what 1.4's are available?

And to give you an idea of the cost, the 85/1.4 lists at £850 or so.
Lorne.t
09-04-2006, 15:48
I've got a 50mm one but I haven't found much use for it yet.
Radiohead
09-04-2006, 15:58
Too long or too short?

Andy - you forgot the Nikkor 28mm f1.4 so desired by SSB, that lists at a cool £1500 and has hand-ground and polished lens elements.
sideshowbob
09-04-2006, 15:59
I'm THAT close to buying one new ...
Radiohead
09-04-2006, 16:02
:eek:
Boink!
09-04-2006, 16:08
I'm THAT close to buying one new ...
How close?
Sam
09-04-2006, 16:13
... <- THAT close, which is closer than .... but not as close as .. ;)
puddleduck
09-04-2006, 16:16
I'm THAT close to buying one new ...
:thumbs:

Expenses claim gone in then? :)

Even I'm not bonkers enough to drop that on one lens (well maybe!) so r-e-s-p-e-c-t!
Boink!
09-04-2006, 16:25
... <- THAT close, which is closer than .... but not as close as .. ;)
:lol: thanks for clarifying that. :D
Taq
09-04-2006, 16:27
Here's one - not sure if it comes with a Nikon mount though :)

http://imgsrc.hubblesite.org/hu/gallery/db/spacecraft/06/formats/06_web.jpg
Lorne.t
09-04-2006, 16:40
Ha ha!
Remember I've only been using a SLR for a couple of months or so and I'm still finding out what I need,how to get better pictures and what's available.
Samiad
09-04-2006, 16:55
I think everyone needs a 20-300 f/1.4 :)
emeyedeejay
09-04-2006, 17:24
You can add me to the list ... :D
RobDickinson
09-04-2006, 20:31
Yeah me too, so long as its under a grand and less than 5kilo's

BTW nikons 300mm f2 is 7kg's...