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Old 10-14-2007, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Saralonde View Post
You are looking for the difference between the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS and the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS. The main difference is the DO or Diffractive Optics. Basically this technology is what makes this lens smaller, lighter and more expensive than it's cousin. I have read reviews where people complain about the DO's lack of sharpness, even compared to the less expensive non-DO. Here are some reviews for the non DO and the DO.
That's very useful - thank you.
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