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Old 09-11-2016, 8:29am   #10
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Originally Posted by Thomas View Post
This lens does one thing but it does it well; wildlife. It's field of view is only 2.6° horizontal so anywhere you'd be inclined to use a wide angle you'd never consider this as an alternative.

Wide angle's also have great depth of field. This thing is razor thin even stopped down to f/16.

It's a purpose lens, period. It's not a good all-arounder for a family picnic in the park where you'll want shots of the kids playing and an occasional wildlife shot.
I meant where you want to get close to the subject but you either have the wrong angle or can't get close.
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