Nikon here as well - I'm only going for what I use for work - I also have a couple of Leicas, a Pentax 67 and a 'Blad 500c.
I agree Nikon have dropped the ball when it comes to marketing and that some of thier new lenses are stunning - I've now got the 70-200 f/2.8 VR zoom nikkor and it's utterly fabulous. All of the images taken on it so far are pinners and the focus-lock actually works on moving subjects at last - that'll teach me for using 10-year old lenses.
I agree Nikon have dropped the ball when it comes to marketing and that some of thier new lenses are stunning - I've now got the 70-200 f/2.8 VR zoom nikkor and it's utterly fabulous. All of the images taken on it so far are pinners and the focus-lock actually works on moving subjects at last - that'll teach me for using 10-year old lenses.