Nikon "L" Lens
May 7, 2012 12:45:17 #
There has been a bit of discussion here about how camera makers don't do very well coming up with model names. Well, Canon got it right with their series of L lenses.
Nikon needs some L lenses. You mention a Canon L lens, and everyone knows what you're talking about - top quality glass. Obviously, Nikon has equally good glass, but it needs a simple identifier. There are twenty-five other letters to choose from, so it shouldn't be too difficult. Nikon could appoint a committee, have monthly meetings, and go on trips to do research. Within a few years they should be able to narrow down the selection to just a couple of dozen possible names. Then I will know what to wish I was able to afford.
Nikon needs some L lenses. You mention a Canon L lens, and everyone knows what you're talking about - top quality glass. Obviously, Nikon has equally good glass, but it needs a simple identifier. There are twenty-five other letters to choose from, so it shouldn't be too difficult. Nikon could appoint a committee, have monthly meetings, and go on trips to do research. Within a few years they should be able to narrow down the selection to just a couple of dozen possible names. Then I will know what to wish I was able to afford.
May 7, 2012 12:52:56 #
May 7, 2012 13:06:52 #
Just takes a little research. Start with the 3 zooms, 14-24, 24-70, 70-200, all 2.8. Then the 300mm 2.8, and all the long telephotos. Fill in with some of the primes.
May 7, 2012 13:07:43 #
I believe they do: they have the Nano coating and "N" in a gold oval on the lens barrel. What Nikon doesn't have is a large marketing department.
May 7, 2012 13:13:13 #
snowbear wrote:
I believe they do: they have the Nano coating and "N" in a gold oval on the lens barrel. What Nikon doesn't have is a large marketing department.
Guess it goes along with making almost* all their lenses black. Less conspicuous.
*http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/242161-USA/Nikon_2124_Telephoto_AF_S_Nikkor_300mm.html
May 7, 2012 13:21:54 #
snowbear wrote:
I believe they do: they have the Nano coating and "N" in a gold oval on the lens barrel. What Nikon doesn't have is a large marketing department.
Here is a link to Nikon's nano coated lenses. All of the lenses I listed previously are nano coated. I would take these lenses over "L" lenses, and I would not limit my list of top of the line fine Nikon glass to the list.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-Explore/Nikon-Camera-Technology/ftlzi4z7/1/Super-Integrated-Coating-and-Nano-Crystal-Coat.html
May 7, 2012 13:25:18 #
snowbear wrote:
I believe they do: they have the Nano coating and "N" in a gold oval on the lens barrel. What Nikon doesn't have is a large marketing department.
I guess when your #2 like Canon you have to try/market harder! :mrgreen:
May 7, 2012 13:50:32 #
jerryc41 wrote:
There has been a bit of discussion here about how ... (show quote)
I'll be glad to go on the trips to do research. I would NOT have a problem with that!
May 7, 2012 15:27:09 #
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It took only a Nano second?
How's this?
Nikkor "E" series.
So whats the "E" for?
E as in expensive, extraordinary?
It took only a Nano second?
How's this?
Nikkor "E" series.
So whats the "E" for?
E as in expensive, extraordinary?
May 7, 2012 15:28:21 #
(economy?) I think there were a few good ones in this line.
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/emfgfg20/eserieslenses/index.htm
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/emfgfg20/eserieslenses/index.htm
May 7, 2012 15:50:23 #
they do have a name for excelant quality lenses its called nikor!!! as in all of them!!!!!! its like the name mercedes, if it has the three point star on the hood, you can automaticaly assume its of the highest quality. Us nikonians are secure enough with our equipment that we don't need mamby pamby white lenses or red trim or special letters to make us feel good. We have our photos to do that. lol
May 7, 2012 15:52:33 #
sinatraman wrote:
they do have a name for excelant quality lenses its called nikor!!! as in all of them!!!!!! its like the name mercedes, if it has the three point star on the hood, you can automaticaly assume its of the highest quality. Us nikonians are secure enough with our equipment that we don't need mamby pamby white lenses or red trim or special letters to make us feel good. We have our photos to do that. lol
I've wanted to say that! If it were only true! I owned a 43-86 that was a great soft-focus lens...only I don't think Nikon designed it that way on purpose.
May 7, 2012 16:26:13 #
Thank God this isn't a gun forum.
Nothing worse then a 9mm vs. 45 ACP, or Glock vs. S&W debate.
BTW, I'll take .45 and S&W over 9mm and Glock. :-P :mrgreen:
Nothing worse then a 9mm vs. 45 ACP, or Glock vs. S&W debate.
BTW, I'll take .45 and S&W over 9mm and Glock. :-P :mrgreen:
May 7, 2012 16:31:52 #
May 7, 2012 16:51:57 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
Thank God this isn't a gun forum.
Nothing worse then a 9mm vs. 45 ACP, or Glock vs. S&W debate.
BTW, I'll take .45 and S&W over 9mm and Glock. :-P :mrgreen:
Nothing worse then a 9mm vs. 45 ACP, or Glock vs. S&W debate.
BTW, I'll take .45 and S&W over 9mm and Glock. :-P :mrgreen:
OK< Can you tell me what ACP stands for?
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