On Sat, 31 Mar 2001 11:06:28 -0500, you wrote:
>Pierre Bellavance wrote:
>>
>> Grant,
>
>> If you buy a cheap lens, you will soon regret it, then will want to sell it
>> and buy a better one. I suggest you save and get a good lens.
>
>My Daddy used to tell me there is a BIG difference between cheap and
>inexpensive. Cheap is lower quality while inexpensive is similar
>quality at a lower cost. Looks like you agree with him and me.
>
>> Don't forget that it's the lens that makes the picture's sharpness and
>> contrast, not the camera body. Get a good one, and use the supplied lens hood.
>
>Amen.....
>
>Bob
I agree with Pierre and Bob, but haven't scraped the dough together
for one of those beautiful higher-end lenses. In the meantime,
depending on how particular you are, the "less expensive" Canon long
lenses will do a creditable job, especially if you're not needing
large blow-ups. Have a look at a couple of the bird shots on my
site, taken with the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM (not even IS) , and
keep in mind there's a downgrade in the scanning/web posting process.
With a tripod, careful control, and faster film, you can do fairly
well on a budget. The 75-300 is also nice and light - a good thing on
a strenuous hike.
So Pierre, with all due respect, a do NOT regret having this lens.
Sure, I weant better, but in the meantime I'm improving my technique
to get the most out of it.
Ken Durling
Website http://home.earthlink.net/~kdurling/
Alternate e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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