On Fri, 18 Jun 2004, Dario Bonazza wrote: > A revised test shot series of the F 70-210, compared to the Takumar 3.5/200 > and the Sigma, is here: > > http://www.dariobonazza.com/t04p13e.htm > (it might take some time to load the heavy page)
Many thanks for it. It seems that the F is not very good at the centre (even at 8) but it's more consistent in the edges. I am really puzzled by the last set of pictures though, where I think the roof is sharper or as sharp on the F, but the aerial is significantly unsharp (outside the DOF???) Is this a demonstration of your statement that it focuses at a closer plane? In any case, I find there are very few options for a mid-range, AF tele zoom. I am reluctant to try the FA Pentax offerings (and may be a fool for it, so bring me to my senses). And even if money was not an issue, I would not be keen to drag about the 1.5kgs of the Pentax 2.8 (is that a tripod/monopod only jobbie?), or even the 1.2kgs of the Tokina 2.8 offering. The F will have to do, I think. Kostas
