Yes this zoom is distributed by Phoenix. It is basically 1/3 stop slower which
is a small difference
considering all the focal lengths included. It is marketed as an f/4-4.5 which
is only a 1/3 stop
difference. This is very important when using this lens with flash, or handheld
meter as 1/3 of a stop
is very minimal, and easily bracketable.
There is a Phoenix 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 which may seem faster, but varies in
aperature 1 full stop!!
This screws up flash exposure settings royally, especially studio strobe and
handheld meters. It will
work ok with TTL OM ambient light metering, but I hate restrictions & settings
I'm never really sure
of.
This has kept me away from variable aperature zooms, but the 1/3 stop stated
variable in the 18-28mm
(if even that much) is definately within film latitude as I have found. And,
its sharpness is
beautiful.
Larry
Eric Goodell wrote:
> Larry,
> Sounds intriguing. Anyone else have experience with the
> samyang (is this the same as phoenix?) zoom? My only
> reservation is that it is bigger and slightly slower.
> Eric
>
> On Wed, 01 Nov 2000 02:15:15 -0500 Larry
> <halpert@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > I don't know what lenses you already have, but I've found the Samyang
> > 18-28mm f/4 lens to be
> > extremely sharp & well made. It sells for about the same price, but can be
> > had off ebay for even
> > less. I got mine for $90 including 77mm UV filter, & shipping. I'm finding
> > it has a very useful
> > range.
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > "E.Goodell" wrote:
> >
> > > Anybody know about the 19mm vivitar? Why shouldn't I buy it for $130? Of
> > > course it's not as good as a zuiko, but I think you can see what I'm
> > > $thinking$.
> > >
> > > http://www.ugonet.com/viv19f38wida4.html
> > > Thanks,
> > > Eric
> > >
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