On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 9:45 AM, Ian Nichols <ian.a.nichols@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Whilst my search for an affordable (by someone who's blown his photo
> budget for this year on an E-3 & 7-14) used 50-200 continues, I'm also
> considering alternatives..... which basically means the 75-300 and a
> few of Sigma's range.
>
> Their 55-200 is comparable in focal length range, but unlikely to be
> an improvement on the ZD 40-150 I already have, except for the extra
> 50mm. Does anyone have any experience or opinions of their 135-400?
> Something with a longer reach would be nice for motorsport and such.
Ian, are you considering legacy stuff? I think the Tamron SP
80-200/2.8 is superb. Personally, I don't try to use AF much for
action/sports anyway, so the 50-200 has been primarily an improvement
in weight for the most part over the Tamron.
Joel W.
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