Re: [APML] long fl camera lens recom?

[swalters@att.net]

ALan,

One lens that seems to have a lot of AP followers is the 
Nikon 300 mm f/4.5 which is an APO. I managed to buy one 
of these in "ugly" condition mechanically but with 
perfect optics for about $150. It really is ugly (dents, 
scratches, bent up lens hood) but works perfectly and is 
optically an A+. Look in the archives for some lengthy 
discussion on this lens.

Also remember, that "you get what you pay for, at best".

Steve...

swalters@att.net
http://astrophoto.home.att.net
> Alan Jones wrote:
> 
> > It seems to me that the color correction and coma would
> > be much better with a camera lens in these focal lengths if AP was
> > all you were interested in vs. a $2,500 scope, field flattener, etc.
> > Or am I totally off base here?
> 
> You're totally off base <g>.  Actually, most _good_ long FL lenses
> will run quite a bit more than US$2,500+.  And they still won't 
> produce the resolution that even a US$1,000 telescope will.
> 
> But, keeping that in mind, there are still a lot of sub - US$1,000
> lenses that will produce a decent image.  Personally I have been
> pleased with the results from Mimiya lenses which you can find
> in decent condition starting at US$350.  A good body starts at
> about the same price, giving you a complete setup for under 
> US$1,000.
> 
> I would avoid the mirror lenses and any Canon lens under $1,000.
> Nikon makes some decent lenses in that price range, but you'll
> need to ask others for particular models.
> 
> Gene Horr
> genehorr@texas.net
> 
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