Here's yet another suspicion on Nikon 70-300 ED...
All Nikon lenses I've seen have their serial numbers engraved on
their aperture rings whereas 70-300 has a stick-on serial number
just like my Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro.
Aperture blades of all Nikon lenses have wide rounded tips while 70-
300 ED has the blades with pointy narrow tips just like a Tamron.
Coincidence? I've no idea....But it has the same colour rendition
and sharpness as Nikon 28-70 f/3.5-4.5 (as far as I can see on
Velvia and Sensia II 100! Nothing scientific..). I've bought these two
for maximum versatility and minimum weight during bush walking
with a heavy pack.
I'm not complaining.......yet :-)
Joe
