Looking for a SHARP tele for D70

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On Mon, 4 Jul 2005 13:26:31 -0700, in rec.photo.digital "Jimmy G"
<NotDisclosed@nospam.com> wrote:

>I might be looking for a dream, but is there a REAL sharp zoom in the
>100-400 range that works with my D70.
>
>I have a 80-400VR, but am just not satisfied with the resolution as compared
>to my other lenses.
>
>Something in that price range is a must ($1000-1500).
>
>Anybody out there with actual experience with such a lens?

How much do yo intend to use the upper end of the zoom range? Though out of
your price range have you considered the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR + TC-20-II
combination? You'll find some of my wildlife examples using this combo at:
http://edwardgruf.com/Digital_Phot [...] index.html
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See images taken with my CP-990/5700 & D70 at
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I now feel that it's inherent lens design that is my nemesis.

At 400mm & max aperture, images are soft. When reducing both, I get much
better images.

I STILL want a fixed 400mm lens. Any deals?

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On Sat, 9 Jul 2005 09:47:46 -0700, in rec.photo.digital "Jimmy G"
<NotDisclosed@nospam.com> wrote:

>I now feel that it's inherent lens design that is my nemesis.
>
>At 400mm & max aperture, images are soft. When reducing both, I get much
>better images.
>
>I STILL want a fixed 400mm lens. Any deals?

I believe you will find this aspect in the review of the 80-400mm VR at
http://www.naturfotograf.com/VR80_400_review.html
compared to the review of the 70-200VR:
http://www.naturfotograf.com/AFS70-200VR_rev00.html
which is why I chose the combo, along with then having an f/2.8 lens when
it can be taken advantage of.
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Ed Ruf Lifetime AMA# 344007 (Usenet@EdwardG.Ruf.com)
See images taken with my CP-990/5700 & D70 at
http://edwardgruf.com/Digital_Phot [...] index.html