Don't get this lens. From everythign I have read this is the same lens as Tokina (older model)/Vivitar 19-35. It is a bad lens from mny research. Instead get the (newer) Tokina 19-35 that is significantly better for around $170. Look at deltainternational.com ... Oh the newer one works with my ELan II's no problem.
evrim > -----Original Message----- > From: Craig Zendel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 12:50 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: EOS Cosina 19-35 URGENT > > > Gerard, > > Not used this lens myself but a discerning friend has. > > I am told it has severe barrel distortion at 19, still > noticeable at 35. > Resolution wide open is poor in the corners but very good in > the centre, > improving as you stop down, as you would expect. Contrast is > very good even > wide open. Very prone to flare. May not be compatible with newer EOSs. > > This is no 16-35 but if its in good condition and working > properly at that > price it's got to be worth a try. :8�) > > Let us know what transpires. > > Regards > > Craig Z > > PS: EOS Mag article on FP flash excellent and easy to > understand, especially > with the spinning disk to illustrate. Congrats. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Eos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 7:41 PM > Subject: EOS Cosina 19-35 URGENT! > > > > Hi all, > > > > Today I saw a used Cosina 19-35 (f/???) very very cheap > (EUR123/about > > $110) in a local store. Is this lens any good? I don't care much > > about AF if the glass is ok. > > > > I can go tomorrow to pick it up in case it's worth (if it's still > > there...) * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
