Actually the Japanese site also states the A1.4X-L is particular good on FA*300/2.8 too. But that's all they said.
regards, Alan Chan > Alan, > > Thanks for the info. I often wondered if it would fit because of the > snout on it. If it is anything like the 1.4X-L it should be quite > good. That FA *200/2.8 is one of the best lenses I have ever > purchased! > > > Bruce > > > > Monday, September 30, 2002, 2:55:14 PM, you wrote: > > AC> Don't think it's useful on your decision making, but the Pentax Japan web > AC> site mentioned the A2X-L is the perfect match for this FA*200/2.8. > > AC> regards, > AC> Alan Chan > > >> Over the last two weekends, I have been using and comparing my A > >> 400/5.6 lens to my FA *200/2.8 using a 1.5XL Converter and a Tamron 2X > >> AF converter. The obvious advantage to the 200 package is mobility. I > >> have that lens with me anyway and the size and weight of converter > >> isn't too much. Also I get to retain AF with the converter and the > >> 200 where the 400mm is a manual focus lens. > >> > >> I think that the images shot with the 200+Tamron 2X lose some contrast > >> and possibly some edge sharpness (isn't hurting the shots I am taking) > >> compared to the 400. With the 1.5XL I don't see any obvious > >> differences. > >> > >> My dilemma is this - I rarely carry the 400 - has it's own round > >> tubular case with carrying strap. I almost always opt for the 200 and > >> converters. That all fits in my normal carrying case. I haven't > >> found a great need for the 400mm but am a little hesitant to sell it. > >> I could really use a new Quantum QFlash T2 and the money from the 400 > >> would help towards that end. > >> > >> So are there any opinions on the list as to hanging onto this lens vs. > >> selling or any interested parties? >
