Dec 5, 2004, 23:17
The 70-300 is a GREAT zoom range - and is a nice trim little package. I gave it serious thought. It is to slow for film though, and not in the same class sharpness wise above 200mm - as the 80-200. This is not to take anything away from the 70-300 - still a very nice lens - you need to balance the cost aganst what you think you need. The 80-200 is also a BIG lens vs the 70-300. That extra stop of speed and optical precision comes at a significant price in size/weight.