I have experience with 3 of those. #4 was an outstanding lens but much too large and heavy for my tastes.
#2 I own with both the Tamron and Promaster labels. It is a small, light and sharp lens with very rapid AF response. I imagine the Pentax labelled one is as good or perhaps better with SMC. AFAIK they are all the same lens, the Tamron and Promaster certainly are. The Promaster can be had brand new for $65.00 on eekBay. #5 is a lens I am always amazed by. It is the sharpest, most contrasty zoom I have ever seen. I can't bring myself to part with mine. 100% recommended if MF is OK. It also works perfectly with the F1.7x AF converter, if you can find one. ;-) Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Collin R Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:54 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Which mid-range zoom do you prefer? > > > I'm looking for amid-range zoom. Something for small-event use. > (When I shot a Sunday School program and a ladies Christmas Tea > a few weeks ago, changing lenses was a hassle. > http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/SSProg12112005/SSProg121105.html > http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/Tea120205/Tea120205.html ) > Please rate them as to feel, optical quality, and your overall preference > > 1. 28-105 f/4.0-5.6 FA (p) > 2. 28-105 mm f/4-5.6 FA (New ) > 3. 28-105 mm f/3.2-4.5 (Newer) > 4. 28-135 mm f/4.0 A > 5. 35-105 mm f/3.5 A > 6. 35-105 mm f/4.0-5.6 F > 7. 35-135 mm f/3.5-4.5 A > 8. 35-135 mm f/3.5-4.5 F > > Or is there a wider lens that you'd use for something like this? > Something faster than the kit 18-55? > > Collin > > >
