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Original 600mm F4 (non-IS)

Started May 14, 2021 | Discussions thread
John Crowe
John Crowe Veteran Member • Posts: 3,476
Re: Original 600mm F4 (non-IS)
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I have owned Nikon 400/2.8 AI-S, Canon FD 400/2.8 L, FD 800/5.6 L, FD 300/2.8, Canon EF 300/4 L and Canon EF 300/2.8 L.  In my opinion any of the supertelephoto lenses that were the best of their era are still exceptional today, with respect to image quality.

I have no idea about AF on that lens.  The similar era 300/4 L was always very good.  I have been unable to put my 300/2.8 to a true test yet but so far as long as I select the right focus range it is fine.  I suspect focus is more body dependent than lens.

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