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"Bubbabob" <rnorton@_remove_this_thuntek.net> wrote in message
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> "Clyde Torres" <clyde_torres@yahooo.com> wrote:
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>> The consensus of the group is that the G lens is not a very good lens,
>> especially compared to the D lens. After hearing several experts talk
>> on this subject and evaluating what the circumstances are related to
>> usage of this lens, I decided to buy the D lens.
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>> Clyde Torres
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> There is VERY LITTLE difference optically between the two lenses. The
> single ED element in the more expensive one mostly serves to pump up
> sales hype and profits rather than making a significant reduction in CA.
> Both lenses have poor contrast but this isn't a big problem for digital
> shooters with the exception of snapshooters with Photoshopophobia. The
> metal mount in the expensive one is a plus but the polycarbonate one in
> the cheaper one hasn't given me any of the problems that I was warned
> against.
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> Both are soft at 300mm.
At what focal length do these lenses start getting soft?
Clye Torres