On Thu, 24 Jun 2004, Alan Chan wrote: > The problem with the FA28-70/4 is that it was designed to have poor built > quality. This is, of course doesn't matter if it didn't fall apart like some > Sigma lenses do.
In my experience with two FA28-70/4 lenses they self destruct after about 5 years. The contact cement between two elements fails, leaving you with a low contrast and not very sharp 28-70/4. alex