[Klaus]

[quote name='miro' timestamp='1297420140' post='6057']

Many thanks for the review.

As usual the review matches my experience with this lens.

I don’t have canon 70-300 IS to compare them.

This lens actually matches and even exceeds my expectations.

Just to cool off some superlative that flies on Internet.

- the reproduction of small details /read it high frequencies/ are far bellow my two macros. Tokina 100 and Sigma 150Macro

- the contrast is really impressive. Maybe that is why the lens receives a lot of “Wow”, ” Superb” and “outstanding” comments in internet.

- flare control is similar to my Tamron 17-50. However the two lenses has different FL.

- color reproduction and rendering is similar to my Tamron 17-50





Klaus, I have one question. Did you try this lens at tripod?



I found this lens too heavy in front. Finally I solve this problem with one home made anodized aluminum plate. Now the camera quick release is located at centre of gravity.



Thanks in advance

Miro

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Well, the tests are tripod-based, of course. :-) My plate has a "front screw" which can be used as secondary stabilizer so I don't run into this issue