Bobby,
I’m using a Canon AE-1 and AE-1P. I
know that the battery requirement to keep the shutter open makes that camera
less desirable, however it does take great pictures and I own them already. I
think I have the battery problem taken care of with some help from a few other
APML members. According to Jerry L, Canon made some of the finest lenses in the
FD series for their manual focus line. They can be pricey as well. The one I’m
looking at is $200.
Scott
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From: owner-astro-photo@seds.org
[mailto:owner-astro-photo@seds.org] On Behalf Of Bobby
Middleton
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2002 4:19 PM
To: astro-photo@seds.org
Subject: Re: [APML] Camera lenses
What's your camera Scott? The Nikon
180mm f/2.8 is great but used it'll cost $250 to $5 or $600 depending upon age
and condition.
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I’m looking at buying a used
200mm f2.8 lens for my 35mm camera and want some advice.
Has anyone used this length lens for
astrophotography? If so how did it perform?
Michael Covington’s book gives
the field of view for 200mm as 6.87 x 10.3 degrees.
If you have a link to see an example
of the actual field of view I would appreciate that very much.
Thanks,
Scott