Lens adapter to put Canon lens on Nikon D70 ?

"bob carwell" wrote in message
m...
answers.
I've decided to kiss off getting an adapter for reasons you all
gave. Have decidced to get the D70 and Nikon 70-300 lens. Canon
digital Rebel does not appear to be as good a camera as D70 from what
I've read. Remaining question then is whether to hang on to Canon film
Rebel and lens. I know I wouldn't get much for them but something is
better than nothing especially if with a D70 there is no reason to
keep them. Comments ?
If there is a difference between these two cameras, it is marginal.
And Mark as for whether I think digital will magically in and of
itself make me a better photographer the answer is clearly "No" at
least in the short run. It's just that it's far easier,cheaper and
quicker for a neophyte like me to experiment without incurring film
and development costs (not to mention delay between
'experiments')until I understand the basics better of aperture,
shutter speed, ISO, etc., etc.
If I owned a Canon, I would buy the Rebel. However, as I own lots of Nikon
lenses, I bought the D70.
Jim

"bob carwell" wrote in message
m...
answers.
I've decided to kiss off getting an adapter for reasons you all
gave. Have decidced to get the D70 and Nikon 70-300 lens. Canon
digital Rebel does not appear to be as good a camera as D70 from what
I've read. Remaining question then is whether to hang on to Canon film
Rebel and lens. I know I wouldn't get much for them but something is
better than nothing especially if with a D70 there is no reason to
keep them. Comments ?
If there is a difference between these two cameras, it is marginal.
And Mark as for whether I think digital will magically in and of
itself make me a better photographer the answer is clearly "No" at
least in the short run. It's just that it's far easier,cheaper and
quicker for a neophyte like me to experiment without incurring film
and development costs (not to mention delay between
'experiments')until I understand the basics better of aperture,
shutter speed, ISO, etc., etc.
If I owned a Canon, I would buy the Rebel. However, as I own lots of Nikon
lenses, I bought the D70.
Jim

"bob carwell" wrote in message
m...

Someone has already mentioned the Nikon 70-300 4.5-5.6 G lens, and I'd
agree with that. If you were planning to buy an adaptor, you may be
able to get it for within the money you allowing for that. Obviously no
professional sports photographer would describe that as a sports lens
(too slow - max aperture at 300mm is f5.6, too slow in focusing, and too
soft at the edges on max aperture) but it should be better than the
ProMaster anyway. I have used it to get some reasonably good photos
from the sidelines of a club rugby match.

Thank you all for taking the time to help with your informative
answers.
I've decided to kiss off getting an adapter for reasons you all
gave. Have decidced to get the D70 and Nikon 70-300 lens. Canon
digital Rebel does not appear to be as good a camera as D70 from what
I've read. Remaining question then is whether to hang on to Canon film
Rebel and lens. I know I wouldn't get much for them but something is
better than nothing especially if with a D70 there is no reason to
keep them. Comments ?
And Mark as for whether I think digital will magically in and of
itself make me a better photographer the answer is clearly "No" at
least in the short run. It's just that it's far easier,cheaper and
quicker for a neophyte like me to experiment without incurring film
and development costs (not to mention delay between
'experiments')until I understand the basics better of aperture,
shutter speed, ISO, etc., etc.
Again, thanks to all for your kind help.
Bob

The Canon 10D is appearing used around here. I also expect the new 10D
prices to drop because of the 20D announcement! The 10D is a better dSLR
than the 300D Drebel...

"bob carwell" wrote in message
m...

Someone has already mentioned the Nikon 70-300 4.5-5.6 G lens, and I'd
agree with that. If you were planning to buy an adaptor, you may be
able to get it for within the money you allowing for that. Obviously no
professional sports photographer would describe that as a sports lens
(too slow - max aperture at 300mm is f5.6, too slow in focusing, and too
soft at the edges on max aperture) but it should be better than the
ProMaster anyway. I have used it to get some reasonably good photos
from the sidelines of a club rugby match.

Thank you all for taking the time to help with your informative
answers.
I've decided to kiss off getting an adapter for reasons you all
gave. Have decidced to get the D70 and Nikon 70-300 lens. Canon
digital Rebel does not appear to be as good a camera as D70 from what
I've read. Remaining question then is whether to hang on to Canon film
Rebel and lens. I know I wouldn't get much for them but something is
better than nothing especially if with a D70 there is no reason to
keep them. Comments ?
And Mark as for whether I think digital will magically in and of
itself make me a better photographer the answer is clearly "No" at
least in the short run. It's just that it's far easier,cheaper and
quicker for a neophyte like me to experiment without incurring film
and development costs (not to mention delay between
'experiments')until I understand the basics better of aperture,
shutter speed, ISO, etc., etc.
Again, thanks to all for your kind help.
Bob

The Canon 10D is appearing used around here. I also expect the new 10D
prices to drop because of the 20D announcement! The 10D is a better dSLR
than the 300D Drebel...