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Old 07-10-06, 17:54
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Originally Posted by Don Hoey View Post
Here is a pic of rangefinder / long lens ( 500mm ) set up. Not much chance at an airshow ( fast jets ) with this. Remember this lens is not auto diaphragm and camera does not have TTL metering.

http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/.../500Nikkor.htm


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That is one big lens. I agree totaly impractical for an airshow. Just as a comparison Nikons new 500mm prime weighs 3.4kgs and costs £5,299.99.
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