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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 4:19 PM
> To: J. C. O'Connell
> Subject: Re[4]: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!
>
>
> JCO,
>
> Thanks for the tip. I already have the 55/4 and got the later
> version. In retrospect, I may have been just as happy with the
> 55/3.5. Live and learn. I am still pondering the 300 issue. Pretty
> much boils down to close focusing. It would be great to try them side
> by side to make sure. If I do go with the older one (less expensive),
> are there different versions that I should be aware of?
>
>
> Bruce Dayton
>
There were two versions of the non-EDIF 300 F4. As far as
I can tell they are identical optics, different cosmetics.
FWIW, I got a mint older one (SMCT) for 600.00 on ebay
and its a dandy. For the extreme difference in cost of the
EDIF version, I dont think its worth it for the close
focussing especially when there are easy workarounds if/
when those situations come up. BUT if your main interest
and work will be a lot of portriats, it MIGHT be worth it.
Dont forget you can buy a closeup lens that mounts on the
front if you dont want to dismount the lens to insert
a tube.
JCO
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