08-18-2010, 02:26 PM
[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1282128108' post='1858']
I agree... this lens has one design purpose only: Provide a very compact size (standard zoom size) for a 70-300mm zoom lens for 135 format full frame.
The conclusion should reflect on that... it does pull that off remarkably well, and the results possible with this lens are better than the rating would suggest.
Does the small size, with its expensive DO element, justify the price? To some people it does. A great travel lens.
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I haven't really calculated the difference but in terms of VOLUME it's probably a very close match between this one and the 70-300 IS. The DO is simply more "fat".
I agree... this lens has one design purpose only: Provide a very compact size (standard zoom size) for a 70-300mm zoom lens for 135 format full frame.
The conclusion should reflect on that... it does pull that off remarkably well, and the results possible with this lens are better than the rating would suggest.
Does the small size, with its expensive DO element, justify the price? To some people it does. A great travel lens.
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I haven't really calculated the difference but in terms of VOLUME it's probably a very close match between this one and the 70-300 IS. The DO is simply more "fat".