Even if you cant shoot wide open (too soft?) a faster lens is still better because its easier to compose and focus accurately than a slower one. The only disadvantage is typically size and weight. JCO
-----Original Message----- From: Powell Hargrave [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 12:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Vivitar 28mm f2 At 08:51 AM 13/03/2005 , Don wrote: > >Mine's rather large and heavy but quite nice at 5.6 or smaller. Pretty >soft above 4.0. Not so good. What's the point of a fast lens if it is too soft wide open. Powell

