I used to have an A 400/5.6. It was a very good lens, but a bit large. My current Tokina 400/5.6 ATX SD AF lens is smaller, lighter and focuses closer (2.5 meters). It has AF to boot. I almost never see this Tokina for sale, but would pick one up again if I saw it. I can also recommend the A 400/5.6.
-- Best regards, Bruce Monday, April 17, 2006, 6:11:32 PM, you wrote: PS> What's the minimum focus distance on the Tokina? That's where some of PS> the less expensive primes and zooms fall short. The A400/5.6 focuses at PS> 2.8 metres. You'll need close focus ability for birds. PS> Paul PS> On Apr 17, 2006, at 8:51 PM, William Robb wrote: >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> Subject: Re: long lens for birds? >> >> >>> I'd recommend the Tokina 400/5.6. >>> It's relatively inexpensive, fast enough >>> for general use, and decent quality. >> >> Very good quality, truth be to tell. One just went on eBay for less >> than US$40.00 >> >> William Robb >>
