Re: [APML] Choosing a 300mm lens...

[Robert Reeves <reeves10@swbell.net>]

> Comments on these alternative choices (or anything else relevant) would
> be appreciated:
> 1. Off brands like Tokina, Tamron, Sigma.

There was an article in Sky & Tel about five years ago by someone who was
using the Tamron 300 mm.  I remember being pleasantly surprized at how good
his images were for the low price of the lens.  I can't remember specifics,
but I remember thinking at the time that I could live with those results
considering the cost of the lens.  You may have to use a filter with less
expensive lenses to trim away some blue light that may flare images.

Robert Reeves                      reeves10@swbell.net
520 Rittiman Rd.                   www.robertreeves.com
San Antonio, Texas 78209    210-828-9036
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