Paul, glad to read your 16~45 remarks. I just ordered the lens and will
(happily) deal with the $100 Rebate process.
When I receive the lens, I plan to do some comparing with my A-20mm
f/2.8. If I'm satisfied with the 16~45 performance, I'll likely eBay
the 20mm.

Jack

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> I'm very fond of this lens. It's among my most used. Here's a pic I
> posted just the other day. It's at f4.5 and 16mm. Plenty of flare
> potential here, but the lens handled it well.
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5222820&size=lg
> Paul
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "John Whittingham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > I've been looking at buying a lens for the K10D in the region of 14
> or 16mm, 
> > a good zoom preferably. Despite it's age I'm considering the DA
> 16-45 mainly 
> > due to coverage and relatively low price. There seems to be some
> quite 
> > conflicting opinions regarding CA, distortion etc. 
> > 
> > Is there anything I really need to look out for? 
> > Is there a high degree of sample variation?
> > 
> > I can't seem to find a published lens test anywhere, no surprises
> there, 
> > everyone seems to test the latest C****n or N***n hardware,
> although I'm 
> > sure that's all about to change for the better ;-)
> > 
> > Finally would anyone like to sell their 16-45?
> > 
> > Regards,
> > 
> > John
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >
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