bill_thorlin Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I have been patiently ( well more or less ) looking for a Tokina AT-X PRO 100-300mm f4 but nothing has come up here in the UK except one in a Canon fit :( I know that the Minolta APO version is well regarded but I would like to widen the search - so WHAT ALTERNATIVES WOULD YOU RECOMMEND ? ( No I am not waiting to see if it is covered by the Sony Top 20 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 <P>Bill, I'm not clear whether you are talking MC/MD or Dynax. If the former, I have a Soligor C/D 100-300mm f5 in Minolta MC mount which is not a bad performer and is built like a brick outhouse.</P><P>In fact, since I'm largely digital now, and haven't used it for a while, you can have it for the cost of postage (contact me offline if interested).</P> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Why don't you consider the Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM? There are plenty of reviews about on the internet - all of which rate this lens very highly. Some consider it on par if not better than Canon/Nikon optics, and is said by some to be the best Sigma lens ever made... I have one and paid ﾣ650 here in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan_dzo Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Bill, for the price you're not going to beat the Minolta APO. Sensible prices on Ebay and its a good lens. Not as good as the 70-210 but I'm just going out for a walk and I'll take the 100-300 in a pocket as second lens because its lighter and more compact. The lens that gets used is the best lens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Brian - was talking AF sadly but maybe my SRT101 would perk up at the thought ?! :) Very kind thought. David - off hunting soon - thanks. Ivan - I hear what you say but it never hurts to spread the net ( you and your 70-210 (( more correctly 75-210 )) !! OK it is a good lens ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Bill, Sigma currently have a deal where if you purchase this lens, they throw in a dedicated 1.4 converter (worth 140) for free. If you go for this, make sure your dealer knows about it. I had to mention it to my dealer - there was no problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Brian - have e-mailed you with an idea :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_gillette Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 That free converter's a nice spif for the Sigma. The Sigma isn't cheap, but is faster overall than the KM and folks I know who have them in other mounts like them. It's very large and very heavy. If you can deal with a lens that size but would tolerate a slower aperture range, have you thought of the Tamron 200-500? Also a very large lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 The 100-300APO is a great, small, light, close focusing lens at a reasonable price. I already had a 2.8/70-200 and bought this as well because it is much more convenient for travelling and when speed is not so important. Same size as the 100 macro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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