From: "P. J. Alling" > Unless this lens is a heck of a lot better than I expect to be, and > don't get me wrong, I expect it to be > a good if not great lens. I don't see any purpose to it. The SMCP > 28-200mm 3.5~5.6 covers the range > more than adequately. While I was somewhat disappointed in it on 35mm, > (I acquired it with a camera body > I wanted), it is a very good to excellent performer on the *ist-D. [snip] > Additionally you can pick up the 28-200 > in either Pentax or Tamron Black or Silver for less than $200.00 if you > hunt around for it. Sometimes a lot less. Thanks for the plug, P. J.! :-)
I will offer list members the SMC Pentax FA 28-200/3,5-5,6 IF AL for $180, with original box & manual. (See also previous message in thread "FS or Canon swap. Pentax + others") Thanks, Lasse
