>From: "Jeff Keller" <jeff-keller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: [OM] Re: Zuikos used by digital C*nons
Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 13:15:31 -0700
>It appears while looking from an Olympus world that both C*non and N*kon are
>changing their lenses to work specifically with digital ( becoming
>telecentric? ) Although neither seems to want to produce a four thirds
>camera it would sure be interesting if they did. A consumer could pick
>whatever is best from any of the manufacturers and have all of the pieces
>work together.
><SNIP>
>
>Suppose Olympus developed or bought an incredible sensor. Wouldn't that push
>even more consumers towards the four thirds system? On the other hand if
>C*non comes out with incredible digital specific lenses that could be pretty
>tough on the four thirds system. Seems they are in a race, maybe the winner
>doesn't take all but being first will make a difference.
>
>-jeff
Canon already has come out with some excellent digital specific
lenses, like their new 10-22.
As for a race, Canon has already won that. Just count up all the
white lenses at any sporting or press event.
-Stephen.
--
2001 CBR600F4i - Fantastic!
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