Don't think it's useful on your decision making, but the Pentax Japan web site mentioned the A2X-L is the perfect match for this FA*200/2.8.
regards, Alan Chan > Over the last two weekends, I have been using and comparing my A > 400/5.6 lens to my FA *200/2.8 using a 1.5XL Converter and a Tamron 2X > AF converter. The obvious advantage to the 200 package is mobility. I > have that lens with me anyway and the size and weight of converter > isn't too much. Also I get to retain AF with the converter and the > 200 where the 400mm is a manual focus lens. > > I think that the images shot with the 200+Tamron 2X lose some contrast > and possibly some edge sharpness (isn't hurting the shots I am taking) > compared to the 400. With the 1.5XL I don't see any obvious > differences. > > My dilemma is this - I rarely carry the 400 - has it's own round > tubular case with carrying strap. I almost always opt for the 200 and > converters. That all fits in my normal carrying case. I haven't > found a great need for the 400mm but am a little hesitant to sell it. > I could really use a new Quantum QFlash T2 and the money from the 400 > would help towards that end. > > So are there any opinions on the list as to hanging onto this lens vs. > selling or any interested parties?
