On Aug 18, 2005, at 12:48 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
Since I got this lens it's been a constant part of any kit I
carry. I've found it to
be extremely sharp extremely good contrast, with excellent flare
control. The sharpest zoom I've
ever used, and on the *ist-D it seems to equal any prime I own in
it's range. A pity it's
not a stop faster...
I agree, although I'm happy not to have to deal with the additional
weight and size of a similar quality f/2.8 model lens.
The reason I bought the FA35/2 is that it is two stops faster ...
useful to extend the low-light range, and to control DoF in some
circumstances.
Godfrey
