Nikon AFS 105mm Macro Rumors

Thom just came out with his 2006 predictions and he's hoping for an AFS 105mm from Nikon. This would be great for UW shooters more than anyone.

http://www.bythom.com/2006predictions.htm

I used the 105mm on my trip to Turks and Caicos and loved it. I found AF to be acceptable actually--preferable to MF especially for my type of shoot 1-3 shots and run style of diving. But it did hunt a lot and AFS would make this a fantastic lens.

If true I'd be happy to put my gently used 105 on ebay.

I'd love to see what these lenses could do UW.

By the way...Thom also predicted a prime rectilnear DX wide (how wide? he doesn't say), which I would love to see. How about between 9 and 11 mm f2.8, or f4 if it's priced accordingly? Rear filter same as the 10.5DX?

I dream on.

Yes a DX equivelent to the 14mm (9mm) would be the ticket. Its ok to dream.