Re: [APML] Nikkor 400mm f/5.6 ED IF Ai-S

[KGKIRKLEY@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/26/04 10:30:18 AM, KGKIRKLEY@aol.com writes:

>
>In a message dated 1/23/04 12:36:07 AM, ccjd@ix.netcom.com writes:
>
>>What are the opinions on this Nikkor lens?  Not for astrophotography but
>>
>>general wildlife, landscape photography etc...
>>
>>I've read many reviews on the net that give it very high marks.  Was just
>>
>>wondering if anyone here has used it?
>>
>>It seems to be a good value.  The faster 400's like the f/2.8 are quite
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>>expensive........
>>
>>
>>
>>Chris
>
>Chris:
>I know this question was asked some time ago and someone may have answered
>
>it, but........this series (400, 600, 800, 1200mm) of long Nikon lenses
>is 
>1970's technology or Pre-ED glass technology. They were excellent cutting
>edge 
>optics for their time, but were replaced with the introduction of ED glass
>in the 
>1980's. If you were to compare the lens you asked about with it's newer
>ED 
>version, the difference in sharpenss is immediately apparent. 
>
>Kent Kirkley

Chris:    OOPS!!!
I now see that you did include the important clue  "ED" in the lens 
description.
That being the case, I'm sure it is an excellent image producer.

Kent
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