> > >And then I have the shitty 75-300 mm as an emergency option
> > >in my bag, that I used exactly two times last year when I
> > >needed to bridge distance for newspaper work. I very
> > >rarely need focal lengthes over 85 mm, I'm more the guy
> > >closing in on his subjects. For newspaper work the 75-300
> > >is acceptable
> >
> >
> > Why do you *insist* on dissing this lens in a less intelligent manner
> > than the rest of your often-informative posts? We heard you the first
> > time. Some of us are trying to make the best possible photographs we
> > can on a less expansive budget, and are trying to learn as much as
> > possible from people likje yourself who impart a lot of valuable
> > information on this group.
>
> I agree. I have the 75-300 in my collection, and have really used this
> lens in all conditions. I must disagree - it's far from shitty. It's a very
> good lens. It may have a rotating protruding front and a less than optimal
> focus ring. But, I've shot excellent photos wide open at the long end hand
> held. I like that it focuses very closely, almost to macro. I like that it's
> not too heavy and is quite compact. I've gotten some surprisingly good
> photos from it. With sharp, clear detail and excellent contrast and colour.
> I have no beefs about it, it does a fine job for me. I often use it in
> manual focus mode with no complaints. After seeing results blown up to 11 by
> 17 I can say that it's plenty sharp enough for professional use.
> I'm really getting tired of hearing this lens 'dumped' on by people who
> can afford a thousand dollar plus lens instead. I highly recommend this lens
> to people who want a tele-zoom for a reasonable price. I might add that even
> with a Kenko 2X extender, it's plenty sharp enough for good enlargements.
> You might think maybe I don't know decent quality. As a 30+ year
> professional photo printer, I have seen what's sharp and what's not. I have
> seen what kind of quality sells and what can be blown up.
>
I've still got the 75-300 despite buying a Sigma 70-200 HSM (a good 2nd
hand bargain). I can't decide whether to sell the 75-300 as although I
sometimes
manage to get good shots with it even at 300 mm on other occasions it
produces disappointing results. On the other hand it offers a huge weight
saving over the Sigma lens.
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