300mm / 2.8 lens recommendation - rec.photo.35mm

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Subject: 300mm / 2.8 lens recommendation
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 15:28:04 -0400
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I'm thinking about getting a 300mm/f2.8 for my Maxxum 5.  Also
planning to get the Digital 7 when it gets here.  Obviously, I'd like
to go with a genuine Minolta, but if that's not possible for financial
reasons, who's next on the photo food-chain.  Tamron, Sigma, or
Tokina?  Anyone else make AF lenses?  Thanks.

Eric