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From: "F. Craig Callahan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: EOS long lens
>
>
> Bob Sull wrote:
>
> > "Grant W. Westerson" wrote:
> > >
> > > I recently purchased an EOS 3 body and have started the long learning
curve.
> > > Any suggestions for an inexpensive (non-Canon) AF long lens (400mm)
that
> > > would be suitable for nature and sports photography? I'd like to stay
in
> > > the $400-600US bracket
> > > Thanks for input.
> >
> > I believe that the glass in front of the body is more important than the
> > body so I try to stay with Canon glass. So far I have with a 300 f/4L
> > being my longest lens right now.
>
> I agree with Bob, and would like to suggest looking for a second-hand
300/4L and
> then adding the 1.4x extender at a later time, when finances permit. Not
only will
> you get excellent optics and AF, you'll have more versatility: an
outstanding
> 300/4, and an excellent 420/5.6. KEH currently has a 300/4L for $819
(compared to
> $649 for the Sigma 400/5.6 HSM from B&H).
>
> fcc
>
This is exactly what I would do, as well. And you CAN find the 300/4 for
$600, B&H had one a couple of months back in 10 condition for just that.
Tom P.
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