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[OM] Re: Alternatives to ZD 50-200

Subject: [OM] Re: Alternatives to ZD 50-200
From: "Joel Wilcox" <jfwilcox@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:20:11 -0600
On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 9:45 AM, Ian Nichols <ian.a.nichols@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>  Whilst my search for an affordable (by someone who's blown his photo
>  budget for this year on an E-3 & 7-14) used 50-200 continues, I'm also
>  considering alternatives..... which basically means  the 75-300 and a
>  few of Sigma's range.
>
>  Their 55-200 is comparable in focal length range, but unlikely to be
>  an improvement on the ZD 40-150 I already have, except for the extra
>  50mm.  Does anyone have any experience or opinions of their 135-400?
>  Something with a longer reach would be nice for motorsport and such.

Ian, are you considering legacy stuff?  I think the Tamron SP
80-200/2.8 is superb.  Personally, I don't try to use AF much for
action/sports anyway, so the 50-200 has been primarily an improvement
in weight for the most part over the Tamron.

Joel W.

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