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Old 14-06-2009, 10:13 AM
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As someone whose been dithering over which dslr to buy for months now (will be grabbing a D90 at some point soon) it strikes me that a nikon to canon or vice versa converter would be useful.
I've just looked to see if they exist - and of course they already do - so i'm surprised they arent in wider use.
If they're good doesnt it anull the problem?
(apologies if this is a stupid point - total newbie to all this)
Canon lenses on a Nikon body. That would be the best of both worlds.
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Canon lenses on a Nikon body. That would be the best of both worlds.
What, like the 18-55mm kit lens, often referred to as a coke bottle bottom? I'm not sure Nikon users would be happy with that one!

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What, like the 18-55mm kit lens, often referred to as a coke bottle bottom?
Most kit lenses are made of recycled coke bottles
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What, like the 18-55mm kit lens, often referred to as a coke bottle bottom? I'm not sure Nikon users would be happy with that one!

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Well, I have had equally terrible Nikon kit lenses.
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Re: Predominantly Canon users?

Ist an Ilford Sportsman, then Pentax( ME Super), then Minolta 8oosi
1st digi KM 7d, didn't fancy a Sony.
Switched to a Canon 30D to date. eBay sells, helped save a bit of money.
Love my Canon 100mm macro.
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