----- Original Message ----- From: "John Mustarde" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> The Sigma 400/f5.6 APO Macro comes only in autofocus. The APO Macro > close focuses to 1:3 magnification, is usably sharp wide open and > better than average at f8. Yes, it's out of production (sent to the > remainder heap by Sigma's various long zooms), and prices can be very > good. It has the touchy-feely Sigma Zen finish and a good built-in > hood and tripod collar, and an annoyingly short focus throw of about > 90 degrees. My 300/4 APO is the same. I've become good at "one-finger-focusing" with my manual focus bodies. > The Sigma APO Macro 300/4 is a good lens, also. But with both the > 300mm and 400mm Sigma APO Macros watch out for pretty complete > incompatibility with program mode on Super Programs; and bizarre > aperture readouts on PZ1p's (but with the PZ1p the exposure is correct > even though the aperture in the viewfinder might claim f1.2). I noticed this too on the Super Program. I generally don't use program mode (aperture priority AE on the SP and LX I use alot) so it never worried me. Christian
