On 30/10/02 at 08:36, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Thomas Bantel) wrote:

> The 28-70/2.8 L does certainly not have the same solid feel as e.g. the 
> 80-200/2.8 L. It has a little play in the lens barrel (at least my sample), 
> although not as much as my 28-135. Now, if you actually check out the 
> resolution specs, it seems really not overly impressive. Well, to compare
> mid range apertures is a little like, hmmm, comparing a VW and a Ferrari
> at 50 mph. The interesting thing is, the 28-70 is quite good at apertures
> that mean wide open with the 28-135. And even at f/2.8 it's not really
> a bad performer. 
> 
> Then, there are those things you won't see when you are in a hurry: Real 
> world results. I'll put my flame proof suit on, I have to state I believe 
> to see a difference beyond sharpness. Maybe it's the more vibrant colors 
> or the infamous Leica glow, the pictures appear to look different when 
> compared to my 28-135 or 28-105 (or my Sigma 28-70/2.8). 
> 
> Thomas Bantel

This description of the 28-70 L lens' optical qualities caught my attention. 

Can you say whether the 28/2.8 or 28/1.8 have similar qualities to this- or indeed any 
of the other primes in or around this focal length range? 

Joe B.
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