Originally posted by GeoJerry These are nice, looks like a great lens.
Thanks much!
Jer
Originally posted by Dewman Good Lord, Jer! I just looked at the reviews and tech data on your DA*-300....and WOW! A minimum focusing distance of 4' 7"! That's amazing! And with a close focus ratio of 1:4? What's not to like? The sharpness is top notch, color rendering is superb and the 3-D effect is out of this world. I wish I could justify putting one in my arsenal, but my old Sigma APO DG 70-300 will have to do. I know it doesn't even run in the same crowd, but oh well.
I appreciate your comments, my friend. Those specs seduced me into buying my DA* 300, although I must admit that the implications of the relatively close focusing capabilities of the lens didn't hit home until put it to use.
I already had a K300 bought new by my parents in '79 as my Christmas present that year. However, it's a massive beast with none of the modern capabilities to which I've become addicted, so I decided to pull the trigger on the new one. Sure haven't regretted it.
Jer