I too, was disappointed in the A*300/4.0, especially when compared to the A*200/2.8 and the A*300/2.8 (which I never owned but did have a chance to use a few times). BTW, what's the difference between F lenses and FA lenses?
Shel > [Original Message] > From: David Mann > > The A* was OK, but it didn't live up to its great reputation. > > I felt the same way about my A* 300/4, which I eventually traded on > the F* 300/4.5 which is a stunning lens.