it's what i see when i am making my 11x14 prints. of the long lenses mentioned, it is the closest to the FA* 80-200/2.8 though. the M* 300/4 was a disappointment. whenever i have these long lenses mounted, it's to shoot wide open, so wide open performance is what counts. being able to stop down to f5.6 or f8 for most shots is what makes the FA* 80-200/2.8 significantly better instead of just better. the FA* 400/5.6 is a touch softer than the A* 400/2.8 wide open and a bit less contrasty.
Herb.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 12:57 PM Subject: Re: FA* 80-200/2.8 discontinued > > the FA* 80-200/2.8 is [...] considerably sharper than the [...] A* > > 400/2.8 > > Wow! Heresy Alert !!! <vbg> > > Fred > > >
