Hi Carlos,
I wasn't trying to give you a hard time or disagree with you -
basically I also feel it's a great lens. It was your wording I wanted
to clarify. For the record, I've had a few pictures ruined by linear
distortion that were not really architectural in nature, and I think the
28-70 has a fair amount of barrel distortion compared to others in it's
class. Damn aspherics! But it is indeed very sharp.
Thanks,
Ed
http://lightandsilver.com
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> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 1:53 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: 28-80 range zooms. Which One?
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>
> Ed Mathews wrote:
> > Carlos,
> > What do you mean by, "distortion is not very important"? This zoom
> > has quite a bit of distortion at the 28mm end, and that may be very
> > important to some people. I agree it's one of the best "standard"
> > zooms around, but it is far from distortion free at anywhere except
> > around 40mm.
> >
>
> Hi Ed:
> I didn't say that it is a "distortion free" lens. It has some
> distortion at both ends, 28 mm. and 70 mm., but it is not
> very visible except if you want the better quality in, say,
> architecture photography, but in such case you would use a
> prime, not a zoom lens. The FA 28-70 has excellent flare
> resistance, very good contrast and more than acceptable
> sharpness for a wide angle to short tele zoom, in my view,
> and if Philip is looking for a good zoom lens for a budget, I
> think it is one of the best choices.
>
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