I agree, Barry. I kept the 200/5 and sold the 200/4 (even though, I must note,
since I sold it to
a list member, 200/4 was fine - it just wasn't noticable better than the
lovely, compact f/5.)
And if I want a brighter view, well, I got lucky on a 180/2.8.
Gary Edwards
"Barry B. Bean" wrote:
> On Thu, 9 Dec 1999 02:15:54 -0800 (PST), Joseph wrote:
>
> >responding to several comments from various people:
> >
> >>Well, I already have the 200/4 (it's part of my 55mm set!). The 100-200
> >>seems
> >>more abundant on the used market than the 200/5 though.
> >
> >neither the 100-200/5 nor the 200/5 can match the 200/4 in image quality
> >(I've owned all three lenses in the past), and the 200/4 is pretty good,
> >but no match for the 200/4 AIS-Nikkor.
>
> I disagree. Both Gary's lens tests and my experience show the 200/4
> and 200/5 to be comparable performers. In fact, the single coated
> 200/5 perfomed as well as the multi-coated 200/4 when used with
> mirror and aperture pre-fire and proper support.
>
> >If you're looking for a lightweight telephoto solution, presumably you
> >aren't carrying a tripod. in this case, do you really expect to shoot
> >at 200mm handheld (ie at 1/250 shutter speed)?
>
> All the time in my case. I regularly shoot sports, festivals, and
> concerts hand held with a 200, and sometimes a 300. While a tripod or
> monopod is preferable, it isn';t walways feasible. Attend any press
> function where there is some distance between the subject and the
> press and try to find many photographers shooting less than 200.
>
> Shooting telephoto sans tripod is simply a matter of necessity.
>
> > I don't think using a filter on a $75-100 lens is cost
> >effective either.
>
> No? You'd rather replace a $100 lens than a $20 filter? I don't
> understand your logic.
>
> BBB
>
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