Thanks! Did you mean 28-80/2.8 in the last one or 28-70/2.8? The AT-X "Pro" lenses I've seen in this range are all 28-70. KEH lists the 28-70/2.8 72mm and the 28-70/2.8 Pro 77mm.
Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Frantisek [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 9:59 AM > To: Don Sanderson > Subject: Re: Comments on Tokina AT-X 28-70mm F2.8 AF lens? > > > > There are three versions of this... > > 1) oldest - 28-70/2.6-2.8, very good build quality, optically > presumably great > > 2) AT-X "SV" - cheaper version 28-70/2.8 , less good build quality > (more plastic, not so smooth zooming et cetera, I would rate it > analogous with 19-35/3.5-4.5 or similar), goes new for about 300Euro) > > 3) AT-X PRO 28-80/2.8, pro series, the best now. Costs about 2-2.5x > more than the SV version!!! > > I didn't exactly like the SV version. There was significant veiling at > full aperture, although similar to same price lenses from Sigma. Guess > if you want high quality you have to pay for it. > > For casual use, I would say it's pretty good though. > > Good light! > fra >
