On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:55:34 -0500, J. C. O'Connell wrote > I tried a SMCK 45-125/4.0 zoom for the > first time today on my istDS. I really > like the zoom range on APS, feels like a > good ol' 70/80-200/210 on 35mm (actually its about 68-188 equiv). > The 45mm focal length on the > short end is very welcome( even wider would be nice) . I > dont think I would like a 70-210 lens on APS, it's starting point > is too long for a lot of situations... > > This particular lens is very sharp, contrasty, good > saturation, no distortion visible > at any focal length, and no CA. It's a constant > aperture F4.0 to boot. I do not > think I will be buying any slower 50-200/4-5.6 DA lens > in the near future. > > heres a simple sample image : > > http://jchriso.com/temp/SMCK45-125SAMPLE01.jpg > > Next Batter up, the rare cult classic 60-120 ATX Tokina F2.8 > lens, ( I know, 60mm is too long for a general purpose > medium zoom, but this baby is constant F2.8, should still be good > for portraits ).... > > laters, > jco
John, Looks quite impressive, better still, they fetch very little secondhand so there's bargains to be had........or there was! I'll be keeping the Tamron 28- 75 XR Di indefinitely, great lens, bought from a list member. John ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
