Haven't try the 80-200 but most non-digital lenses have purple fringe
problem, the Tamron 180/2.5 also suffer from that. With the coming out of
50-200 SWD, you may get some good price old version.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joel Wilcox" <jfwilcox@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> 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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