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> 85mm: Why WAIT FOREVER for any 85/1.8K, or an affordable 85/1.4A*, when you
> can have an 85/2M or Tamron 90/2.5 for about $200? And if you will do most
> of your 85mm shooting at f/4 or wider, may I suggest an 85/1.8 in
> screwmount, for about $250 + adapter?
When I buy an 85/1.4, it will be because I want that extra speed;
f2.8 just isn't fast enough. The mount adapter isn't really a very
good solution if you are changing lenses frequently.
> 2oomm: Why WAIT for an affordable 200/2.8A* --it ain't gonna happen--
Really? Mine only cost me $400. That's affordable enough for me!
> 300mm: Why WAIT for an affordable 300/2.8, when you can have a 300/4A*, or
> a 300/4.5F or FA, or any number of fine third-party choices? Are you really
> gonna lug a 300/2.8? Me? I've decided I wouldn't take enough 300mm shots to
> justify any length of this focal length.
I took more shots this weekend with my 300/2.8 than with all my other lenses
combined. Quite a few of the shots were taken with the 1.7AF adapter. Using
any TC with an f4.5 lens (or a 2x TC with an f4) is too limiting for me. But
in general I'd recommend prospective purchasers take a look at the Tamron 300;
it's to all intent as good as the Pentax, far cheaper, and turns up reguarly
on the used market priced at $1000 or so (depending on condition & accessories).
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John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Silicon Graphics, Inc.
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(650)932-0828 (Fax) Mountain View, CA 94043-1389
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