Tom Pfeiffer wrote:
I also owned
> the older Tokina 20-35 (first version) and it was a great lens, too, but two
> things bother me with your choices:
>
> 1. I've heard very poor build quality comments on the
> Tokina/Vivitar/Phoenix/Cosina 19-35mm lenses (optics are ok)
> 2. 19-35 and 24-85 are not that similar. I think you need something to
> supplement the 50 AND an ultra wide as well.
>
I have the new version of the Tokina 19-35 and have not noticed poor
build quality. I am happy with the sharpness and contrast. The only
thing I don't like is that the lens hood is an extra $25.....
It's a good lens for the money, IMHO.
Bob
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