>> The A 35-70/4 is surprisingly good optically, but I do have to admit >> that it's the most "plasticky" lens I own.
> Really? Plastickly? For such a heavy lens? Granted, the exterior > rings are all hard black plastic, but the barrel and all internals > are metal. Maybe it's the glass that makes it heavy? I wonder if > it's the inherent looseness in the focusing mechanism/design that > contributes to the feeling you're experiencing? It's not the > tightest moving set of controls I've ever experienced. Well, "heavy" is a relative term - for most of the lenses that I personally use, the A 35-70/4 seems quite light. However, I guess I will agree with your description of what I might be describing as the feel of "platicky-ness" (<g>). I guess that the "looseness" while focusing might be the culprit (although when I am saying "loose", I am referring to a lack of drag while focusing, not to any sort of "wobbly" looseness). Fred
