deerhog

<p>Hi Mark ,I have compared these two lenses. <br>

<br /> In short : My copy of the new lens is not sharper than my old version. Vignetting on full frame cameras <br /> is significantly less pronounced (not entirely eliminated). VR on the new lens works amazingly well. <br /> The new lens is more flare resistant. At close focusing distance (1.27m) the new lens turns into a 130mm lens. <br /> This reduced magnification can still be observed at over 200 ft,however at infinity it is a 200 mm lens.At about 9feet shooting distance the new lens will give you a picture of 164 mm ,the old lens at the same distance gives you 198mm . Any portrait photographer should be aware of this.The new lens handles very well on a large camera body.<br>

I have posted several sample pics @<a href="http://www.pbase.com/deerhog/lens"> http://www.pbase.com/deerhog/lens</a></p>