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Re: [OM] Sigma-Z 300mm f5.6

Subject: Re: [OM] Sigma-Z 300mm f5.6
From: "Marco" <tom@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 11 Feb 98 21:09:08 +0100
On Mer, 11 feb 1998 17:31, cosmos@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:cosmos@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote: 
>1) How would I know if it is a Sigma APO lens, because it is nowhere 
>written as such? 

If it is APO, they write in block letters. If there is not this signature,
it is not APO. 
>
>2) I may be mistaken but I thought it was the Sigma 300mm f4.0 or the 
>400mm f5.6 which were APO, not the 300mm f5.6. Comments, anyone? 

Oh, you are right, my lens is the 300 f4. :-)))  That is why it is so easy
to focus! :-)))

>3) The Sigma-Z 300mm f5.6 I saw has an Olympus OM bayonet. Should I 
>pass this one up and save for the Zuiko 300mm f4.5? Since the Zuiko 
>would be three times more expensive, is it three times better?

I believe it is, but not from direct aquaintance.
>
>4) Am I to understand that Nikon is selling rebadged Sigma lenses?

No, I meant Nikon (D) *mount*. 

Marco
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