George
How about the contrast and Bokeh? Aside from sharpness, these
are the qualities that most impress me about the 180mm f2. Do these
qualities hold true for the 250mm f2, I have always wanted to know?
Giles
> Gary;
>
> I bought it for 2 main reasons: wildlife and astrophotography. I haven't
> actually
> been able to use it as mucn as I'd like for either. Oh well, tomorrow's
> another
> day.
>
> Not trying to be flip, but based on small experience actually using the thing
> in
> the past year:
>
> Cons: HEAVY
> Pros: Fast, silky-smooth focussing, fast, sharp, fast, beautiful, bright
> viewfinder image, sharp, works great with 1.4 and 2x AND with both of 'em
> stacked
> (700 F/5.6) slides of moon were STILL sharp. Fits in my new backpack with 4T
> mounted. Did I mention it's sharp as a tack? And fast?
>
> george
>
> Oh yeah, forgot another con: It costs what $3700 to 4500 new depending on who
> you
> believe. Mine was 600f the lower number used, probably condition EX- Price
> included a brand new front element and a clean/adjust at Olympus service. Do
> I
> think that's what it's worth? I dunno. I'll decide if I ever want to sell it.
> Now
> please don't embarass me and tell the group that you saw one in a pawn shop
> for
> $375 last week <g>
>
> Oh, and I know someone else on the list has or had the 350. I think it was
> one of
> the Johns out there.
>
>
> george
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