On 11/11/04, Ronald Arvidsson, discombobulated, unleashed: >Do you rate the 200/2.5 as easy to >work with as a 135 mm or 200/f4 lens (manual focus)?
Understood Ron. I would say that it is appreciably heavier than the 135 or the 200/4 so that may slow you down a bit. Depends. I am big of frame and sturdy of leg (!) and heavy gizmos don't phase me but I wouldn't like to hand-hold that monster much under 1/250th. No tripod mount means you're on your own there. If only you could get to see one before you buy, but I realise that's usually impossible when sourcing less than common gear. Sure it's fast, as fast as you can turn the large grippy focus ring. It is a super lens, but it is heavy. The hood is big enough to bivouac two in an emergency and the case has tandem axles and full electrics. If you can get one at a good price i would say go for it, you certainly won't be disappointed. HTH Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________
