On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 23:23:48 -0000 (GMT), [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >My 35mm film sights are now set on small and close moving targets - I'd like > to get a SMC Pentax-FA* ED IF 400/5.6, but may "settle for" a Sigma AF Macro > APO 400/5.6. ... I need AF and a closer minimum focus distance - any > comments or suggestions for AF 400's ? > > Jim, > I can't speak from experience, but from all I've read, the Sigma 300/4 and > 400/5.6 AF Macro lenses are winners. They perform well optically and they can > ffocus closer than anyone else's 400/5.6. However, I don't know how quickly or > accurately they autofocus.
I've got the K 400/5.6, Tokina SD 400/5.6, and the Sigma APO Macro 400/5.6. I've been very happy with the Sigma, which seems to be significantly sharper than either of the other two. I had a problem with mine, apparently after a hard knock, where it wouldn't focus to infinity. It was about six months out of warranty, but they fixed it at no cost anyway. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ
