Yes, it is the same lens. I needed a zoom in that size/range for some of my wedding work - I find the 80-200/2.8 just too heavy for most of the wedding stuff. It is useful for other things, so both will get some use. I had originally hoped that the upcoming 50-200 would have been a constant f4, but no.
Bruce Friday, March 18, 2005, 6:23:08 PM, you wrote: SB> It's a test shot, Marnie ... SB> Bruce, is this the lens that Godfrey showed us at the NorCal and that he SB> was so pleased with? SB> Shel >> [Original Message] >> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> Took this while out for a walk and testing the A 70-210/4. >> >> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_1442.htm >> >> Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld >> ISO 400, 1/350 sec @ f/8.0 >> It's okay, Bruce, but not up to your usual standards. Interesting SB> textures, >> but not very compelling. Maybe closer or a macro shot would have made it SB> more >> abstracted, hence more engaging. Disclaimer: As always just my opinion, SB> take >> with a grain of salt. >> >> Marnie :-)
