On 1 May 1998 10:16:21 GMT, "A.R. Harkink" wrote:

>I want to buy a Cosina 100-500 mm lens for a Contax camera.
>Who has experience with this lens??

The one I have is surprisingly good. From 100-400 it
is excellent, and still pretty good at 500mm. BUT, it
is S-L-O-W !!! Even slower than its slow rated speed
of f5.6-8. This seriously limits its usefulness. I
rarely use mine, but it is so sharp relative to its
price, I haven't sold it.