Sounds good. I'm surprised to hear that it's smaller and lighter than
the A. I figured the A 400/5.6 was about as small and light as it gets
in that long a lens. I'd love to have an AF 400. I'll have to keep an
eye out for this one. I wonder how it compares in flare resistance and
resolution. The ability of the A lens to shoot in backlit situations is
most endearing.
Paul
On Apr 17, 2006, at 11:42 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote:
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.
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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:
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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
