The news on the camera is very good so far. Excellent test results, and what seems to be very mature development. A number of sources reported variations of the camera in the field for months, with top level pros, both before and after the natural disasters.
Nikon might just have a massive year, if sales continue as projected, they're going to move an awful lot of full frame cameras. Even better, if all of the 28mm f/1.8, 35mm f/2.8 VR, new 16-35mm f/2.8 VR, and 135mm f/1.8 patents see the light of day this year, it's going to be a revolution for FX users. It could end up being an expensive year...
If they do revise the 17-35 into a new 16-35 f/2.8VR, someone should take a hard look at the 50-135 AIS and create an f/2.8VR version. This would be a near ideal lens pair both for travel and event work.
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