> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 07:37:33 -0800
> From: "Roy Breslawski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Long lens decision [v04.n273/9]
>
> I'm about to make a once in a lifetime purchase of a long Nikkor
> telephoto. Before making the wrong choice I would like some
> opinions from experienced members of this group.
>
> I have narrowed my choices down to the 400 f2.8 AF-S and 500 f4
> AF-S. The primary use will be for wildlife, from birds up to
> large mammals. I will also purchase at least the TC-14E and maybe
> the TC-20E. Some of the pros and cons I see are:
Recently, there is a debate on 400mm/f2.8 vs. 500/600mm f4
in the Photo.Net's Nature Forum:
http://photo.net//bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=000OFh
IMO, for birds, you need a 600mm/f4 or at least a 500mm/f4. For
large mammals, 400mm could be too long depending on how far
away you are. Essentially no one lens can do all. I personally prefer
a combination of a 300mm/f4 and a 500mm/f4. However, other people
have different opinions. The photo.net thread should give you the
different sides of the story.
-- Shun Cheung [EMAIL PROTECTED] (732) 615-5135
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