View Single Post
  #17  
Old March 9th 13, 09:49 AM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
Me
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 51
Default Nikon did it again, increasing the price of replacement lensby $1000

On 9/03/2013 7:07 p.m., Floyd L. Davidson wrote:
PeterN wrote:
On 3/5/2013 9:22 PM, Rob wrote:
On 6/03/2013 12:32 PM, PeterN wrote:
my 80-499 focuses a lot faster on my D800 than on the D300,


Why? although I haven't tried is it a better motor?

Not sure. I thnk is has to do with the sensor.


The bigger motor, allowed by a better battery.


The D800 has the same battery as the D7000.
I tested D70/90/300/700 using a screw-driven macro lens from closest to
infinity, and the motor drive speed was identical (ie - not just
"close"), despite it being "common knowledge" that the more "pro" bodies
had stronger AF motors.
Sure, the D800 might have a faster AF drive motor, but TBH I doubt it,
as until now Nikon seem to reserve this for pro models with integrated grip.