a good if not great lens. I don't see any purpose to it. The SMCP 28-200mm 3.5~5.6 covers the range
more than adequately. While I was somewhat disappointed in it on 35mm, (I acquired it with a camera body
I wanted), it is a very good to excellent performer on the *ist-D. I'm much more interested in the SMCP DA
12-24mm f4 lens to get something _wide_. The long end I've got covered. Additionally you can pick up the 28-200
in either Pentax or Tamron Black or Silver for less than $200.00 if you hunt around for it. Sometimes a lot less.
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote:
On Mon, 16 May 2005, Cotty wrote:
<http://www.dpreview.com/news/0505/05051101pentax_cameras.asp>
Also from the same page:
"PENTAX also will ship the latest compact, lightweight 4X telephoto zoom DA lens for use with digital SLR cameras. First announced at the Photo Manufacturers Association (PMA) trade show in February 2005, the smc PENTAX-DA 50mm-200mm F4-F5.6 ED is developed for exclusive use with PENTAX digital SLR cameras for both mid-range telephoto applications and serious long-range applications. Mounted on the PENTAX *ist D or PENTAX *ist DS, this lens offers focal lengths equivalent from 76.5mm to 306mm (in the 35mm format). This wide coverage is ideal for a variety of telephoto applications, including portraiture, sports and scenery. The lens will be available at $300 US."
Kostas (in "hmmmmmm..." mode)
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