Hi Peter > I'm trying to decide between these two lensen but I > can't make up my mind. Weight vs. optical quality > seem > to be my twe concerns to decide on. I'd like it for > portraits and some travel around on a digital 1.6x > body. > > Would you share your experiences?
As carry around lens, the F4 has never, ever, caused muscle spasms :-) Weightwise it is not much heavier than the 28-135 (another great lens for the price IMHO). I carry it with me in all my travels and am particularly happy that I have a "very handy" 70-200 range with all the sharpness that it does bring with it. Although, it can be a bit limiting near dawn and dusk or indoors whence a tripod (or flash) may become absolutely neccessary. Very quickly I can swap the F4 with my 28-135 or the 50/1.8. Any two out of the three fit easily inside a small padded bag that hangs by the shoulder, used to carry the gear & film. Only a tiny bit more obtrusive as any other tourist with a handycam bag/gear, dare I say. I have filters to fit for the 28-135 and a step down ring to swap them for use on the F4. I have also used it with the Kenko Tube set to take close up/macro pictures (coins, flowers etc.) to good effect. If you are considering this one, get the tripod collar (TMR-A) as well - it is great accessory for this. I think it is simply a great great lens, but I am only a mere mortal (read: hobbyist - if that). Hope that helps, - Harman __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
