I think you might want to find an A400/5.6. It will focus at a much shorter
distance than the M version. For shooting birds full frame, that close focus
capability is a necessity.
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From: "John Forbes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> $550 sounds a lot for an M 400 5.6. I picked one up on Ebay recently, in
> perfect condition, for £120 (approx $210)
>
> John
>
> On Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:31:40 -0000, Tim Ãsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > I have a project I want to do. (I think I have mentioned in another
> > post.)
> > What I want to do is to make a photo documentary about the beach birds
> > in my
> > neighbourhood. My community is changing. Money talks and the local birds
> > are
> > not able to talk for themselves. If somebody doesn't speak up for them,
> > their daily bread will be under money making machines (read shopping
> > malls)
> > very soon.
> >
> > We (those who want to preserve the bird's area) have registered 27
> > different
> > specimens. But knowing they are there is one thing, being able to show
> > them
> > to people is another.
> >
> > To do this I need some long glass. The thing is that I'm on a tight
> > budget.
> > I have found a long old zoom at ebay. Looks like it will go cheap, real
> > cheap. If it's any good, it looks like a bargain. It is a Tamron
> > 200-500/6,9. Most likely it is an adapt-all lens. Does anybody know what
> > I
> > can expect from this beast? It looks like it is in very good condition.
> >
> > I have also found a Pentax M400/5,6. The seller asks 550USD. Believe I
> > can
> > talk him down a bit. Hope I can get him down to 300USD. Does that sound
> > like
> > a reasonable price?
> >
> > I have also been looking for a Tokina 400/5,6. I haven't been able to
> > find
> > any with k-mount.
> >
> > Ok. Thatâs my project, and ideas on how to make it come true. Does
> > anybody
> > have anything to add?
> >
> >
> > Tim
> > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
> > Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
> > (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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