Re: [OM] a purely hypothetical question... -not- OT!

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In a message dated 1/9/2003 1:04:17 AM Central Standard Time, 
jbrokaw@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> Seems like a 250 + 1.4XA might be a good alternative setup and more flexible
> than the 350/2.8 for about the same money. Anybody got any thoughts on
> this...?

As I put on my flame proof suit, I share my thought or perhaps my solution . 
. .  Tamron SP 180mm f2.5, 300mm f2.8 & 400mm f4 with 1.4X and 2X converters 
for less $ than the one "Big White".  Your question is a good one and my 
solution works for me.  Bill Barber