I regret parting with a Sigma 400m APO f5.6 macro. I wanted a Tokina
400mm ATX f5.6 and could not find one, so I scraped up the extra money
for the Sigma. I used it for about a month and then had the opportunity
to swap it for the Tokina that I originally wanted plus some extra cash
back. My biggest problem at the time was that the Sigma was just too big
and heavy. I got the Tokina but soon realized that while it was very
good, it was not excellent like the Sigma was. From f8 and on they are
about the same, but the Sigma was much better wide open and that is what
counts for that kind of lens. My original Tokina got the fungus and I
replaced it with another Tokina eventually - I have not seen the Sigma
APO macro available for a long time, though I don't look very often.
A second regret is an odd one - Takumar F 70 - 200 f 4 - 5.6. It was a
super low end lens and I sold it when I got the FA 80-320. But that
Takumar F was super sharp. The person who bought it even got back to me
some time later to say how much he was loving it. I think I just had a
really good sample but would love to have it back to play with.
Mark
On 2/12/2013 1:03 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
I thought it might be an interesting discussion to ask the PDML
assembled, the following question:
What lenses do you regret parting with (or will *never* part with)? I
have the feeling some interesting stories, images, and
who-knows-what-else might come from this thread. Depending upon
everyone's participation (of course) it has the potential to be a
whopper of a thread.
I'd like the discussion to include anything & everything, from manual
focus screwmount lenses up to the latest technology.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to pop some popcorn in anticipation
of the coming show.
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