I have a 200/5 and I really like it. It needs a bright focusing screen
though. I'd recommend a Beattie, 2-4, 1-4, 1-10, or 1-8. Otherwise it's
pretty dim at F/5.
The size is remarkably small too. Similar to many other 135's.
I often use it just for the purpose you describe, for my kid's games.
The sharpness and image quality is fine, especially for a <$100 lens. It
is a no-lose decision to at least have one for a while. Sell it if you
don't like it.
Skip
At 01:39 PM 6/8/01 -0700, you wrote:
I would be interested in users' opinions of the 200 mm f/5. I like the
idea of the small size, and the 49 mm filter size. I would use this
lens for kids softball games, etc. I read Gary's review of the lens,
but I am more interested in a user's viewpoint, rather than a technical
evaluation.
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