The SMC Pentax- A 400/5.6 can sometimes be had for as little as $300.
$400 to $450 is a more typical price. There are also M and K versions
of the Pentax lens (SMC Pentax-M 400/5.6 and SMC Pentax 400/5.6), but
neither will focus close enough for bird photography without the
addition of an extension tube. However, I used a K version for quite a
while with a short extension tube, and it was a workable solution. Both
the K and M can be had for $300 or slightly less. The A is by far the
best choice here though, due both to its close focus (2.8 meters), and
it's ability to take advantage of all of the *istD (S, S2, L) metering
functions. I'm not up to speed on the Tokina prices or specs.
Paul
On Apr 18, 2006, at 11:13 PM, Russell Kerstetter wrote:
The Tokina 400/5.6 in good condition goes for around $150 then? Is
this MF or AF?
Also, about how much should I expect to pay for an A400/5.6? And
also, also.... for either of these lens' are there different versions
that should not be purchased?
Also, also, also..... thank you for the plethora of input.
Russell
