as SLR lenses, so any size advantage is gone. There is one system (the 4/3 system) which has a sensor half the dimensions of an SLR, but the lenses so far seem to be about the same size and weight as SLR lenses so, for me, all the potential gain of the...

The problem of SLR lenses on DSLRs. Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital.slr-systems () Note the vignetting in this image. . Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital.slr-systems () Note the vignetting in this image. Archived from groups:...

feature for feature they are at least as good and some things are better, mind you the Oly has limited support from second party lenses so you can only buy the Oly lenses, not a problem for some. Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital () On Sat, 17 Sep...

75-300IS, and am happy with it. However, I have used Sigma lenses in the past, and they aren't really that bad. Canon Image Stabiliser is very handy, but if you are on a budget, a tripod is no great problem. "Tony" wrote in message news:K12xd.1763...

advancing the way they are currently, I wonder if many people > just won't see a need for a DSLR. It is impossible for all-in-one lenses to optically keep up with the specialized lenses DSLR users rely on. For this reason, there will always be a market...

RichA wrote: > People make it sound like it's a problem, making lenses for the 4/3 > only. But it's not. Designing and constructing a prototype lens, > even a big 400mm only costs about $50,000-$100,000. That isn't much. > Olympus could turn around...

unhelpful for manual focussing. This is, BTW, a major problem with using DSLRs for photomicrography, one of my main interests. It (interchangeable screens) is also one of the more exciting (to me) features of the EOS 5D, if the leaks prove accurate...

Very rusty photographer needs advice. Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital () To any kind person out there. I could use some help in figuring out what camera to purchase. Background: I was very much involved in photography for years, mainly taking...