Hi--

>>Uh-huh! Look for the 16mm f3.5 version in AI - it is THE BEST!
>>David

>David, about this 16/f3.5 lens. Would you know if it is compatible with the
>N90s? I've read and heard warnings about using certain lenses on this camera
>body that could cause damage to the camera. Is this an older lens? I have a
>Magic Lantern Guide on Advanced Nikon Systems and this lens isn't mentioned
>there. They do show the 16mm/f2.8, however.

It is older - and was offered as non-AI, and AI. There should be nothing to
worry about, as long as you use an AI'd or AI version. This is a good example
of "keeping up with the Jonses" at the expense of quality - the f2.8
replacement (to make it as fast as the competition, with a useless aperture)
is not as good as the f3.5 wider than about f11 (the f3.5 is good wide-open,
making it a true speed lens, since it can be hand-held at VERY slow speeds
[like 1/4]).

>Sorry I'm wasting so much of your time. When I get into one of these 'want'
>fetishes it totally consumes me until I either buy something or jump off of a
>bridge. So far, I haven't had to jump off of a bridge! :)
>Rich Zuchowski
>rzuch@ix.netcom.com

I know how it is - you should see me with video cameras about now....!
(Know anyone who is looking for a Canon ES-5000? ;-)
David