I have it and seldom use it. Its quite soft most of its range, for me
at least. And I found that the AF seems to hunt quite a bit with it if
the light is less than spectacular. When it hunts, it goes all the way
both ways some times. Needless to say, I dont use it very often unless
I want to carry a single zoom lens in a snapshot type of outing. I will
probably sell it soon.
rg
John Whittingham wrote:
Sorry, but, let's face it, on film at least 28-105 is extremely
useful range; I actually prefer the 35-135 range, have you seen the
SMC-F? Its shortcoming is long focusing, but it has a "macro" at 135.
I've seen a few of the F 35-135mm lately at bargain prices, has anyone got an
opiniom on optical performance? anyone even own one? the's no comments on
Stans site
John
---------- Original Message -----------
From: Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 12:49:52 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Re: Help me pick a Pentax Zoom Lens (please)
On Fri, 19 Aug 2005, E.R.N. Reed wrote:
John Francis wrote:
KEH don't currently have the 70-210, but not only do they have
an 80-320, they also have a (power zoom) 28-105 f4/f5.6 for $172.
Those two lenses are my minimal walkaround kit for the *ist-D
(probably to be supplemented by the 12-24 when it comes out).
The 28-105 never ceases to amaze me - for a consumer grade lens
it produces some outstanding results, and focusses down to 18"
or so if you want close-up stuff.
AARRRGGGHHH! NO! I can't afford any enablement right now! Don't tell me
stuff
like this!
Sorry, but, let's face it, on film at least 28-105 is extremely
useful range; I actually prefer the 35-135 range, have you seen the
SMC-F? Its shortcoming is long focusing, but it has a "macro" at 135.
We aim to please,
Kostas :-)
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