on 03.12.03 16:03, Shel Belinkoff at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Is there anyone making a 180mm lens comparable in quality to the > A*200/2.8 that will fit or can be adapted to the K mount? No need for > auto focus, just good optical quality. > You could try Sigma EX 180/3.5 - slightly darker, but equally good at macro (it has 1:1 magnification) and in infinity (thanks to floating elements). Low chromatic aberrations (it uses ED glass), quite sharp even wide open, real circular shape 9-blades diaphragm. It has good MF feeling, although AF gear noise is then noticable slightly.
-- Best Regards Sylwek

