Re: 300mm f4: M* or A*

[Alan Chan]

I think the 'A' is the safer bet since the *istD might not have the aperture 
coupling mechamism. Or you might wait for the F/FA*300/4.5 on eBay. The 
prices of these lenses have come down quite a bit lately.

regards,
Alan Chan
I'm looking for a telephoto to use for wildlife (mainly garden birds). I
have a 2x converter and I've seen both the M* and A* versions of the 300mm
f/4, at the same price (�300). Which is the better value? Between us, my
family have pZ-1p, MZ-5n, MZ-M, ME super and I'm excited by the idea of the
*ist D, having bought a Fuji S2 for work and enjoying the experience. Are
both M and A lenses likely to be compatible with the *ist D?
Also, will the 300mm f/4 lenses work with the Pentax AF 1.7x converter?

Andy Phillips


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