Re: Sharpest Normal AF Zoom

[Mark Cassino]

I have the 28-70 f4 AL and the 28-105 f4 -5.6 powerzoom.  Both are 
excellent lenses, though I find the 28-70 to be marginally sharper, 
primarily at the short end.   At focal lengths from 71 - 105 mm, the 28-105 
winds hands down though. :-)

There is apparently a lot of sample variation in the 28-70. Some people 
have reported it to be a real dog, others (like me) find it to be on par 
with good prime lenses.  So, if you are considering it look at sources that 
would allow you to test drive it and decide if you have a good one.

- MCC

At 02:13 PM 1/3/2004 -0700, you wrote:
What's the sharpest normal-range, autofocus, consumer, used zoom I can put
on my ZX-L?
From what I've read, it might be the FA 28-70 f4. Are there others I
should consider instead? What about 3rd-party lenses?
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