In a message dated 7/14/99 11:16:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
om4ti@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> I own both ends of that lens spectrum. I have had the 1000/11 for many years
let's see, a 1000/11....
> (12-14). I have only used it three times since acquiring it. Shortly after
> buying it I picked up a 600/6.5 which I truly love. It is not that the
AND a 600/6.5...
> images
> from the 1000 are not good or that the 600 is superior, the 600 is just
> easier
> to take around with me. The bonus is that the 600 is brighter.
>
> As to the 8/2.8, I have had one for almost a decade. I use it far more
AND an 8/2.8...
> often
> than the 1000, but nowhere near as much as the 16/3.5 or 18/3.5. However,
AND a 16/3.5...
AND an 18/3.5...
> just
> a month or so ago I used the 8/2.8 for the back cover photo of one of our
> local
> Police Department's Annual Reports.
>
> In regards to the bellows only macros, I do not have either of the
> earlier
> designs that you mention. I do have one of the newer 38/2.8s that usually
AND a 38/2.8...
> stays
> on the telescoping auto tube. I have found it to be a great lens. I just
don'
> t
> have enough of a use for it. Most of my macro needs are filled with the
50/2
> or
> 90/2.
PLUS a 50/2 and a 90/2????
I didn't see the 50/1.8 mentioned. If you need one I have a couple of spares.
Will swap for any of the above ;-)
Paul Schings
Coventry, Rhode Island USA
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