Oh bah! There goes my chances of selling my LNIB Sigma 28-105/2.8-4 to anyone on the list (actually, after Aaron lambasted it a few weeks ago I've just put it straight on eBay...... couldn't stand the shame!)
Wendy At 06:59 29-1-2002 -0500, you wrote: >Subject: Re: Vivitar Series 1 28-105, Sigma 35-85, vs. new Tokina 28-105 > >A really nice new lens on your budget would be the Tamron 28-105/4-5.6 or >the Tokina 28-105. Both are terrific values for the money. The Tamron is >nice and light and a really decent performer.....generally around $150 or >so new (I paid $158 for mine). The Tokina is heavier and a better build, >and a bit closer to the $200 mark I think, but an excellent lens. Both of >these are autofocus lens, ideal for the ZX-5n. > >I've heard nothing but bad things about the Sigma 28-105/2.8-4...not real >sharp, poor contrast, not a very highly rated lens. The Vivitar has been >rated both as generally pretty good, or generally pretty lousy..depends on >whose review you look at! > >The FA28-70/4 is outstanding! It is a bit slow but if you go with the new >800 speed films, you just might be alright. A really good lens in the >28-70/2.8 category is a used Tokina, but these are probably a bit over >your budget...they seem to list and sell for around $235 or so in good >condition. > >John --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
