andre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I was thinking about buying the Pentax FA zoom 24-90mm. Now I am >looking at the Tokina ATX 28-70 2.6-2.8 which is a rebadged >Angenieux. Will I regret it if I buy the Tokina or (better said) if >I don't buy the Pentax. The FA lens (from Dario's test in Spotmatic) >has high contrast and resolution, very low flare level. > >How is this Tokina (colour balance, flare level etc.)? (I know it's >a lot bigger...)
I don't think these are really comparable lenses. The Tokina is much bigger, much heavier, faster and has a lesser zoom range. OTOH, the Pentax has a much greater zoom range and is much lighter and more compact. If you need/want the speed and constrution (the Tokina is built like a tank) and can do without the zoom range, the 28-70/2.6-2.8 is a teriffic lens (I have one and it's wonderful). If you need the zoom range and light weight and can do without the speed, get the Pentax. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com
