> -----Original Message----- > From: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > I will speak up on the defensive for the Cosina-made > Pentax/Phoenix/Vivitar/Soligar > 100mm f3.5 Macro: It's cheap, it flares (in everything but > mebbe the Pentax > SMC version - I have the Phoenix), it is light weight, and > it _definately_ gives > bang for the buck.
I have the Pentax version, and can vouch that it's a good value. Haven't noticed any flare with mine, but I don't think I've used it in many flarey situations. tv

