Hi Tanya - it's a pretty good lens in my experience. Noticeable barrel distortion at the widest focal length, as you would expect, but sharp at one stop down across the frame. Focuses quickly and accurately on the MZ5 and the MZ-S. The lens was superseded by the 17-35 from Sigma about 18 months ago, and I got it from Photo Continental at $300 off! Just one of those lucky bargains, bought when I just happened to check their clearance room one day. You're welcome to try it any time: I've sent you a scan of a frame taken with it off-list.
John Coyle Brisbane, Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 11:06 AM Subject: Re: Optics of 18-35mm FAJ? > John, Thanks so much for the offer, but I really want something that I can > order today and have in my hand tomorrow. What have your experiences been > thus far with this lens? Do you think it would "tide me over" until I am > able to obtain the DA 16-45? > > BTW, I didn't even know that Sigma had an 18-35mm, where did you purchase > yours from? > > TIA, > tan. > > > Tanya, do you want to borrow my Sigma 18-35 when you're down here to test > it > > out? > > > > John Coyle > > Brisbane, Australia >
