On Wed, 19 Apr 2000, Joel Wilcox wrote:
> At 09:37 AM 4/19/2000 -0400, Chris you wrote:
> >I'm looking for a wide-angle zoom to help fill out my range
> >of lenses. I've already got a 28/2.8 prime, although it is not
> >a Zuiko. (Cross myself in a "Z" pattern and mumble the
> >Zuikoholic's prayer) Having that, I'd like to get a zoom that
> >has a wide end of like 18 or 20, and ends at like 35 or 40.
> >I'd also like to stick with a 2.0 or 2.8 aperture. Unfortunately,
> >this seems to rule out a Zuiko. (Cross myself in a "Z" pattern
> >and mumble the Zuikoholic's prayer) I had seen a Tokina
> >24-40/2.8 AT-X lens that looked nice.
>
> Chris,
>
> I have a Sigma 21-35/3.5-4.? which partially fits your prescription. I'm
> not sure why you're stuck on 2.8 speed in such a wide angle lens, but it's
> not quite there in this lens.
>
> Center sharpness with the Sigma compares well to Zuiko primes 24 and 28,
> but corners are softer. Very good MC coating and contrast.
>
> This lens is no longer made, but they turn up now and then.
I'l second your comments on the Sigma - own one myself, and am
happy with it. However it is a rather "bulky" lens to carry around, and
if I was to buy something today it would be something along the lines of
fized zuiko's of 21, 24 and 35 mm....(which I incidentially am hoping will
pop out of the blue at reasonable prices....).
Anyways, the Sigma is an OK lens, and my only real complaint is its
size...
--thomas
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