>From: Jim Brokaw
>
>With a 250/2.0 and a 1.4XA you have approximately a 350/2.8... and with a
>2XA you have approximately a 500/4.0. What is the performance of such a rig
>compared with the 350/2.8 prime lens? Is the 250/2.0 smaller than the 350?
>Seems like a 250 + 1.4XA might be a good alternative setup and more flexible
>than the 350/2.8 for about the same money. Anybody got any thoughts on
>this...?
Jim,
I think you're on the right path. I don't have the 350, but do have the
250 and 1.4X. The 250 is a little smaller but with the 1.4 attached is
about equal to the 350 (note they both use the same casket, er, case). The
performance with the 1.4X is excellent - probably as good or nearly as good
as the 350 (of course, the 350 and 1.4X gives you a 490mm lens, so I
wouldn't say the 250 and converter are more "flexible"). Brightness in the
viewfinder with a 2-4 or 2-13 screen is superb.
I can't comment on the 2X - don't have one and don't need one since I have
a Sigma 500/4.5 in OM mount.
IMHO, the 250 is one of (if not *the*) best 35mm lenses ever made.
Steve Troy
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