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Lurch77
20th of August 2004 (Fri), 12:21
I bought a new lens today. I initially went in to buy the Sigma 70-300mm APO Super Macro. But they did not have it in stock. After playing around with some other lenses they had, I decided I really liked a Quantaray they had. I suppose it is not as great as the Sigma, but it is very nice for me, considering my current experience. It was only $169, so it is not a big deal if I have to upgrade at a later date. I was hesitant to buy it, since I have read Quantaray is not exactly the best out there. But the sales rep at Wolf Camera said to give it a try. If I was unsatisfied in any way, I could bring it back and he would order the Sigma for me. So far I like it. I know Quantaray is not the preferred brand, but what do you guys think?
http://www.wolfcamera.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10101&catalogId=10001&langI d=-1&productId=29911&topCategory=&cat1=1022&cat2=9149 62

The photos below are a couple examples using the programmed settings on my 300D, with manual focus. I didn't get the most sharp pictures, but other then cropping and resizing, the pictures were not touch during post-processing.

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/23/23013/folders/163659/1195541hoop.jpg

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/23/23013/folders/163659/1195542BrownCreeper.jpg

Andy_T
20th of August 2004 (Fri), 16:51
I like the second shot!

Very nice DOF control, and also very nice crop.

Best regards,
Andy

retro
22nd of August 2004 (Sun), 16:32
I'd really like to see some more pictures with this lens. PM me when you have some more up please.

Sailor Don
24th of August 2004 (Tue), 05:10
From the two posted photos, it looks like the lens does a good job of capturing a sharp image.

im2postal
24th of August 2004 (Tue), 10:39
Is there any way you could send a couple more samples. I'm always looking at lense choices. Actual results from real people can tell more than test reviews sometimes.

Thanks
Robbie Simmons