>Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 17:01:03 -0400
>From: Thierry PERTUY <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Nikon 28-200 3.5 "D" [v04.n350/11]
>Message: 11
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>Harvey E. Morse wrote:
>
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>Anyone experiment with this fairly new Nikon lens yet? Am leaving for a
>trip to Africa and want to bring just one lens. I think the 28-200 should
>do it with ISO 200 film. Comments on the lens or any suggestions for the
>trip?
>>>>
>
>For what it worths and according to my experience, 200mm will be too short
>to shoot wild animals except big ones like elephants and giraffes. You'd
>better to bring a x2 converter with you.
>
>As for the film, why not taking some ISO 100? Light is generally bright in
>Africa and you would get a better definition.
>
>Thierry
One additional issue, Morse. If you really use 2x converter, please bear
in mind that you will lose two stops of light (is this the right term in
English)
as well. Thus, reducing your shutter speed somewhat.
Best regards,
Ruckdee C. [E20JLS] http://i.am/renardnolt
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