On May 18, 2005, at 9:55 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:
... Vs the F 35-70 yes. While it isn't the sharpest at wide apertures and low focal length the Vivitar is certainly sharper than the F 35-70 at any focal length between 70 and 85mm and any f stop between 3.5 and 2.8, and at least equal anywhere below.
So what you're saying is that the F35-70 is about equal to the Vivitar at any focal length in its range, and is better wide open than the Vivitar.
I think I'd prefer the Pentax F35-70 and save the $5. Or get it free like Henri did. If I didn't prefer the A50/1.7, that is.
;-)
Godfrey
