I sometimes use a Pentax 200 f2.5 with a Pentax 1.4S converter. This combo works great, and has the versatility of having the option 200mm or 300mm lens. Jonathan
-----Original Message----- From: David Mann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 11:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime On Nov 18, 2004, at 7:16 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > I wouldn't do that. I really like the long mount, and the two mount > holes. But mostly, I like the "handle-like" quality of the long mount. I understand... I often wish for more space between the tripod mount and the lens barrel as I like to use the mount as a handle to carry the lens/camera. IIRC my modified 300mm is still OK for this but the FA*400/5.6 is difficult to carry this way, even with my thin little fingers. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
