Peter McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Guys, > >2 questions regarding this lens: > >1. What does the "J" designation indicate? Does it relate to the lack of an >aperture ring?
Yep. "J" lenses have no aperture ring, so you can't use them with cameras that don't have aperture control on the body. >2. Are there any current/past owners of this lens who would be prepared to >offer an opinion of same? I borrowed Bill Owens' FA-J 18-35 for a hike on Grandfather Mountain once. My impressions: It's slow (small max aperture) It's light and "cheap feeling" Plastic lens mount Remarkably good optics for the price I'd consider getting one for hiking and such if I had the spare cash. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
