Comments on: Nikon D5000 and new lens now available for pre-order

By: Eli

Eli — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:49:06 +0000

If you actually look at the specs it focuses closer. Closer focusing = you go closer to things = more wide angle niftiness. Furthermore, it has a much bigger rear element than the 12-24 so (in the vein of the 35G) it might work well on FX!

By: More Money Thn Sense

More Money Thn Sense — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:44:55 +0000

Even I won’t be getting one.

Nikon needed a budget ultra-wide for D40/60 people. Instead we have two expensive ultra-wides in the lineup. That’s Nikon competing with Nikon for who can make the most expensive ultra-wide. And at the moment it’s a tie. But Nikon will eventually win this with the 9-16 f2.8 DX for $1,200. That’s if Leica don’t start making them.

By: Dweeb

Dweeb — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:23:23 +0000

Only if the specs are better ie distortion.

By: wingcommander

wingcommander — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:43:17 +0000

>How is a 2.8 to 3.5+ an upgrade?

Because it’s a Nikon! How can you even ask??

By: Phoggy

Phoggy — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:09:54 +0000

I am only a D40 hobby user (don’t have the kind of money for pro-grade stuff) but I still like to know what’s out there. I read this blog just about everyday even if it’s only just to dream about owning the expensive high-end stuff.

By: Phoggy

Phoggy — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:06:27 +0000

Yep. No fan of the price on that one. Probably the last lens I would want to buy for that much $$$$.

By: A new Nikon fanboy

A new Nikon fanboy — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:02:23 +0000

From looking at the preview on dpreview, there are features I like, don’t like (mainly the price), and still want. And I wonder how the extra megapixels will affect image quality.

Overall, I don’t see myself buying the D5000 ever.

I think now, I’ll wait until the D90 or even D300 gets discontinued and gets cheaper. Best Buy sells the D200 for $600 these days. If the D300 ever gets near that price, I’d probably jump on it.

As for the lens, it’s too expensive to consider without waiting on reviews. I’d love it though.

By: Pells

Pells — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:51:41 +0000

Yeah – how do you know? OH do a poll and find out. Brilliant idea

By: charlie

charlie — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:22:23 +0000

I should qualify my comment – the pricing of the Nikkor 10-24mm is significantly higher than that of either Tokina in Canada. That would probably make it a tough choice between the lenses, given similar optics.

My main point was that I’m not writing the Nikkor off solely due to the variable (and smaller) aperture.

By: charlie

charlie — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:19:42 +0000

It’s not, but wide-angle is often used for landscape photography, which is usually associated with a tripod. Ultra high shutter speeds are probably not a priority for the type of photography associated with UWA lenses.

If optics are close to the Tokina’s excellent 11-16mm or 12-24mm, I’d gladly compromise the variable aperture for the larger focal range.

By: Willis

Willis — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:10:00 +0000

@ Confused… sorry just notcied that in the specs (they are so small in the picture). See my comment below.

By: Willis

Willis — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:09:02 +0000

Check that. I just now noticed that its a variable aperture lens. I think I’ll stick w/ my Tokina F2.8. The optics are solid, and its a good stop faster. Only reason to own this Nikon over the Tokina is for the AF.

By: Confused

Confused — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:06:49 +0000

How is a 2.8 to 3.5+ an upgrade?

By: Willis

Willis — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:03:34 +0000

Price seems perfectly fair to me. The Tokina 11-16 goes for $600-$700. This lens is a Nikon, and has better range. If it can match the Tokina’s optics, I’d say its worth the price.

I think if the preliminary reports come in favorably, I might try to sell my Tokina. If I can get at least $500 for it, I’ll probably upgrade.

By: bigmouth

bigmouth — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:55:33 +0000

So what’s gonna happen to 12-24 DX? I assume a lot of people will dump their 12-24 and go after 10-24?

By: Nikkorian

Nikkorian — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:53:56 +0000

well, yes, but not for that price

By: Nikkorian

Nikkorian — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:52:23 +0000

I totally don’t understand your reasoning. I have the cheapest Nikon you can buy, so can spend the money on good 2.8 lenses!

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:34:28 +0000

I was planning to order the camera, but not at that price.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:16:26 +0000

I think most thought the D5000 would be the replacement of the D60. However, looking at the specs/size/price it is looking more like it is a camera to fit the gap between the D60 and D90.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:14:12 +0000

The D5000 is meant to be the D60 replacement, thus pushing the D60 into the entry level area. Nikon may come out with a new entry level with video at some time in the future, but this is all we get for now.