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I can't find this lens listed in B&H, Adorama, or Delta. Where did you get it? How much is it? Any web reviews anywhere?

Thanks,

Bryan
 
Hi Andrew

I have this lens also and yes it is a very good lens. People say auto focus is too slow but I dont think so only when it is from end to end of the focal lenth. I also have the 80-200 2.8 L and picked it up on Ebay for 300.00 this is my favorite lens. Point is for people who cant afford new L glass these lenses are the best for the money if you can find one. My next lens will be a 28-80L.
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Steven
D30
28-70 2.8
28-135
80-200L
100-300L
50 1.8
 
Yes, Steven,

For travel, the 100-300 is the only long lense I would consider because of its size and weight. Unfortunately, the 70-200 is very heavy and

I found the F4 version to be soft. I had a 28-80L and I did not like it...it was not all that sharp and very heavy. The 28-70, however has amazing AF on my D60.
Steven said:
Hi Andrew

I have this lens also and yes it is a very good lens. People say
auto focus is too slow but I dont think so only when it is from end
to end of the focal lenth. I also have the 80-200 2.8 L and picked
it up on Ebay for 300.00 this is my favorite lens. Point is for
people who cant afford new L glass these lenses are the best for
the money if you can find one. My next lens will be a 28-80L.
--
Steven
D30
28-70 2.8
28-135
80-200L
100-300L
50 1.8
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Andy C
 
Andrew Chiciak said:
Yes, Steven,

For travel, the 100-300 is the only long lense I would consider
because of its size and weight. Unfortunately, the 70-200 is very
heavy and
I found the F4 version to be soft. I had a 28-80L and I did not
like it...it was not all that sharp and very heavy. The 28-70,
however has amazing AF on my D60.
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So your saying skip the 28-80 and just get the 28-70L?

The 80-200 L is very sharp maybe a little sharper then the 70-200 4L. But you are right its almost 3 pounds of lenses. But this is still my favorite.
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Steven
D30
28-70 2.8
28-135
80-200L
100-300L
50 1.8
 
Hi Bryan,

The lens is out of production (100-400IS was released as the replacement). It's very unlikely that you will be able to find a new one in stock in large photo outfits. Keep your eye at ebay - every now and then somebody has one for sale. I had one and replaced it with 100-400IS (and still regret it, I'd rather have both): 100-300/5.6L IS sharper and has better colors/contrast.
Good luck!
 
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