Not a very highly rated lens, especially at the long end, quite soft with low
contrast. But, if you want one, B&H Photo, www.bhphotovideo, has one listed in this
month's Popular Photography, brand new, for $199.95. The aperture is f/4.5-6.7, so it
is on the slow side as well.......
Personally, I'd pass on this lens. For the same money, ($200 from B&h), you can get
the Sigma 70-300/4-5.6 DL Super Macro, also brand new. This lens has got very good
reviews and I believe some list members own it and are happy with the overall
performance versus its price. Throw on a 1.4x teleconverter and you'll get to 420mm at
f/8.
I've used the Tamron 100-300/5-6.3 before and was generally pleased with the results
there. That lens is currently selling at around $175, but has a $20 rebate from
Tamron, so your net cost is about $155.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ernest Alejandria" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 12:07 AM
Subject: Phoenix AF Zoom 100-400 in Pentax mount
> Spotted on ebay
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1220737145
>
> Phoenix 100-400 AF Zoom (max.& min. F-stop not given) with buy it now offer
> of $265.00. Accordingly, the MSRP on this lens is $500.00+ as per seller.
>
> Is anybody on the list familiar with this brand and this particular model.
> I'd be appreciative of any input from the group regarding it's qualities (or
> lack thereof), performance, durability etc.
>
> I'm a newcomer to the list BTW.
>
>
> Paulo
>
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