Thanks Joe, very helpful, they must have tested the 24-90 twice looking at this earlier test.
John ---------- Original Message ----------- From: Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: pdml <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 11:11:51 -0600 Subject: Re: Zoom vs Prime (Nov '04 P/Photo) > I was thinking of replacing my FA 28-105 4/5.6 with the 24-90, just > how bad is it? Was the FA 50mm f/1.4 tested? Could I bribe you to > scan me the test LOL > > Best, > > John > > ------------- > > John, the test will probably be on Pop Photo's web site within a few > weeks. The FA 24-90 test is on the web site now: > > http://www.popphoto.com/article.asp?section_id=2&article_id=32 > > Unfortunately they left off the SQF table for some reason. > > Sorry, I don't have a scanner. > > The FA 24-90 is excellent. I have used it and recommend it. The SQF > numbers are not the highest possible, but they are still good. I > have also used the well-regarded FA Power Zoom 28-105, and consider > the FA 24-90 to be better. > > I have known that my FA 50 f1.7 is superb. The SQF numbers indicate > that it is even very good wide open. > > Kostas, what did you mean about the heritage of the FA 50 f1.7? > > Joe ------- End of Original Message -------
