On Tue, 8 Mar 2005 11:03:50 +0000, John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The 28-** lenses seem to have gradually declined in quality since the 28-105 > FA power zoom and it shows in MTF scores, build quality and other areas. > > The old power zoom had good contrast and sharpnes, reasonable build quality, > rapid and precise AF, very little flare, no zoom creep, good close focus 1:3 > it even retracts to it's minimum length when powered off :) > > They're still listed new in the UK at around �300! > What would you recommend from the current catalog for a "normal" zoom? Of course, the 28-70/2.8 looks nice, but my wallet says otherwise. Any thoughts on the 28-105/4-5.6 IF or the 24-90/3.5-4.5 AL?
-- Scott Loveless Born free. Taxed to death.
