Not So Fast

In a recent article entitledWhither NikonI looked at Nikon's introduction of its new DX lens line, designed for reduced frame digital cameras. I questioned the wisdom of this move, beyond providing true wide-angle capability to existing DSLRs. In this commentary Nikon photographer Jim Norris explores the current state of Nikon lens mount based digital cameras. — Michael
By: Jim Norris
A Wide Variety of Cameras — Three Different Manufacturers
Many of us have used Nikon cameras for years and have accumulated a collection of Nikon or Nikon-compatible lenses and accessories. We should consider ourselves lucky since it looks like only Canon, Contax, Pentax and Nikon lenses will be useable with the new generation of digital single lens reflex cameras. Pity those who have extensive Leica, Olympus or Minolta lens collections. Their migration path to the world of digital is much more problematic, not to mention expensive.
The revolution in digital imaging has reached the point that...