Hi all.
Gee, what a ton of responses. :-)
Just want to say thanks to one and all,and a decision has been made. I'll let
you know how
it works out.
Look out you Great Gret Owl.<vbg>
Dave Brooks
> > Yeah... It looks like the 135-400/4.5-5.6
is the
replacement to the
> > 400/5.6 much like the 100-300/4 is the replacement to the 300/4.
>
> I missed this somehow yesterday. Myself I think the 400 prime was probably a
> better lens optically than the 135-400 but I can't comment through
> experience. I know my 300 f/4 with 1.4x EX TC is better optically.
>
> The 135-400 is really useful when you're not quite sure what you'll come
> across and need to react fast. APO optics seem to totally eliminate CA on my
> film bodies anyway. The two negative comments I could make are:
>
> 1. The lens extends a lot when zoomed to the long end giving a precarious
> balance on camera/tripod unlike the primes inner focusing.
>
> 2. The EX converters will not fit due to the proximity of the rear lens
> element.
>
> John
>
>
