Hi! Anybody has any experience with the Nikkor 100-300/5.6 AIS? I have searched all through the Internet, including the mail list archives and it looks like a really good zoom (to go with my FE). I'd be using it mostly for my travels to distant countries - sometimes it's safer to get pictures from a distance. However, is it possibly to use it at 5.6, or is it necessary to stop down (as usual with most lenses) to get a good performance? Also, is it possibly to use it without a tripod? I've been offered a used one for about $500. Thanks for any help... -- ............................//......................... .............. filip hajny // [EMAIL PROTECTED] ............ .................... http://yi.com/home/HajnyFilip .... .........................//............................