Scott, I'm not an expert, but, well... The Pentax FA 24-90mm is excellent (I'm told), but not too fast The Tokina AT-X Pro II 2.6-2.8 28-70mm is excellent (I am wearing out my second one now) The FA* 2.8 28-70mm is supposed to be even better/the best, but rather expensive. The Tamron AF 28-75mm 2,8 SP XR Di LD ASL IF Macro is supposed to be excellent (some PDML'er have praized it) (The Tamron 3.5-5-6 28-80mm sucks/less than mediocre) The SMC Pentax -F 4/24-50mm is a very good and compact lens, if you can find one :-) The Sigma AF 28-70/2,8 is "only" rated 3,0 a www.Photodo.com, which is really not too sensational
I would go for the Tokina AT-X (I got my latets off ebay, brand new for apr 250 USD - great value for money) or the Tamron AF 28-75mm 2,8 SP XR Di, which is not too expensive - apr. 288 Euro in Germany - provided an FA* 2.8/28-70mm is not an option. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: Scott Loveless [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 1. februar 2006 02:35 Til: [email protected] Emne: lens enablement Howdy! I'm considering enabling myself with a new zoom lens or two. While I don't really use zooms that much for my personal photography, I've been offered a handful of wedding jobs and am looking at some faster (f2.8) lenses. Pentax lenses would normally be my choice, but they seem to be expensive and rather hard to find these days. Does anyone have an opinion on zooms in the 24-90mm range (give or take) from Sigma, Tamron and Tokina? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com -- "You have to hold the button down" -Arnold Newman
