So this is the new, 28-80/2.8 line of Tokina ? I've heard this one is somewhat better then the previous I used to own. Hope it will prove itself in your hands, especially bearing in mind the price you paid for.
Good luck, Alex --- "James B.Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 00:58:30 -0700 (PDT), Alex Z > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote/replied to: > > >One thing this lens stands for - the build quality is Tkina's > standard > >one - apparently able to withstand a serious abuse, a war-prepared > >usage. > >I only realized to shall to be expecetd from a real professional > glass > >of this type once jumped off for Canon and acquired Canon > 28-70/2.8L. > >It just blew Tokina out of the water - I never realized prior to > that > >that I can expect so clear, razor sharp and contrasty slides. > > This is a new Tokina, not the same lens. I expect for the price that > it will be OK for what I want. As to color cast, that won't matter > with digital. I might trade up for a Canon though if I find that > range > handy. It's just the 1200 buck price tag... > > -- > Jim Davis, President, Eastern Beaver Company > http://ebeaver.oberro.com/ > Motorcycle Relay Kits - NEW Universal Relay Kit! > I'm a BMW rider and enthusiast __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
