> I have had that Vivitar zoom for several years. Images come out very > sharp and contrasty, but the barrel distortion drives me around the > bend. Avoid getting the horizon in your photos.
Hey, thanks for the input on the lens! I actually think the barrel distortion is kind of fun, but then I haven't taken a lot of shots with it yet. > I'm saving my money for a Tamron 17mm F3.5, which by most accounts is > an excellent lens. Thanks for the tip! Amita

