"Rob Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I got a D with the FAJ 18-35 and Sigma DC 55-200 as a package. >Both lenses are ultra lightweight, flimsy >plastic all over (remember I'm used to metal tanks), but perform OK and >better than many of the kit lenses around now. The 18-35 gives the better >results of the two although I'll be using the 16-45 as a replacement. The >Sigma I'm pleased with, the results are tolerable and the reach and light >weight ideal for taking rock climbing pictures - it's also cheap enough that >I won't cry if it gets banged hard against a rock, although I wouldn't >expect it to survive the experience :-)
Last year at Grandfather Mountain I borrowed an FA-J 18-35 from Bill Owens for my mountain expedition. It certainly feels cheap and flimsy but I'll confirm that it's not bad optically. I got some shots that are good to 12 x 18 print size. I was quite impressed and more than a little surprised. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
