stop smoking, get a new lens...

[DonSchap]

You guys really need to locate one of the older Tokina AT-X 840 AF 80~400mm f/4.5-5.6 full frame lens. It only weighs 33 ounces :thumbsup: and offers a tremendous focal range. Only half the weight, excellent IQ and nearly the same range. It just a little heavier and longer than the average AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6, better with a better build quality to it and snappier focal response.



Takes a pretty darn good image, too.

This is a reduced a850 shot, taken today, with the AT-X 840 "Nature lens" mounted.


a850 w/ Tokina AT-X 840
@ 80mm - f/7.1 - 1/60 sec - ISO-200 - CP filter - CWA meter - Spot focus - Creative Style: Autumn Leaves - Daylight - M - Tripod - Elevated from road - 1:40PM Oct 25, 09


You can often find this lens for $300-400 on Ebay, and man ... IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. One quick lens change and you are hunting the small stuff, right now, handheld and with confidence.