On Sat, 03 Feb 2001 19:32:10 -0500, you wrote:
>Considering that these two lenses, new, will run nearly US$3000, you're already
>in "bird lens" territory if you consider a second-hand 300/2.8L. I can't speak
>from direct experience, but my guess is that you'd get better image quality from
>the 300/2.8 plus 1.4x extender (420mm) than from the telephoto zoom at 400mm.
Ah, I'm sure you're right. I was referring to a "bird lens" as longer
than 400mm, though. Probably for my purposes the 100-400 plus 1.4x
will serve.
>
>> but my traditional side
>
>Would that be the side that wants to fill up your bag with zoom lenses? ;-)
That'd be the one! 8-] However, I think I *will* start with the
50/1.4 and a light meter!
Ken
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