i have a panasonic FZ20 compact 2.8 right out to 432 mm.. a fast and sharp lense.. the drawback is its small sensor size and a max usable iso of 100..

the ability to use higher iso levels.. is the only way i can justify my dlsr.. its just a shame the cost of a 2.8 long reach dslr lense kinda brings me to back to square one.. he he..

trog