I bought one new in about 1985. I still have it, although seldom used as I'm
playing with a bunch of other old stuff.
Optically I'd say it is really good for a 24-50 from that period. Published
and exhibited a good many shots made with it. Sharp at mid apertures.
Flare quite well controlled. Can't comment on wide open. Almost never used
it that way. It's also very solid mechanically. Mine survived 20 years of
heavy use in really extreme northern conditions with no problems.
On the other hand, I'd have my doubts about chromatic aberration. Haven't
used it on my digital yet, however, and don't have time to test. (Show
opening tomorrow.)
I think you'd be better off with the 18-55 kit lens, which is at least
equally sharp, has better flare control, and is probably not much more
expensive used.
Cheers
John Poirier
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nick David Wright" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 6:23 PM
Subject: A 24-50/4 review?
Has anyone ever used that lens? Thoughts on it? Sample photos taken with
it? Thanks!
~Nick David Wright
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