One point I have to disagree here, the 180/2.8 DO make big different to me,
although I have got some sharp prints from my 200/4 but it was never as
easy as the 180/2.8 and for portrait I never have result that is as good as
my 180/2.8. I'm sure it is not focusing problem, I have a good eye for
focusing, most likely it is related to the optical quality plus the easy
shaking of 200/4. The 180/2.8's weight and the lack of aperture closing
vibration do help a lot in providing a high resolution picture.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Winsor Crosby" <wincros@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> You have to realize that mixed in with the informed discussion there
> is a lot of idle chatter on the list including justification of why
> someone made a different choice. The question is whether you are
> happy with the pictures taken with your F4. Do you really want a
> dimmer, more difficult to focus lens? F4 is tough enough. I would
> have gone in the other direction with the 180/2.8, but it doesn't
> seem to offer significantly improved images over the F4 at great
> sacrifice of weight and dollars.
>
> Winsor
> Who is quite happy with his F4
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