I'd reccommend the Samyang 18-28. Less variance in aperture makes exposure
(especially flash exposure more predictable. Sharp, well-made metal bodied
lens. I think Cameta Camera still has a few available for about 139, but
can be found pretty regularly on eeebay for about 100. The Cosina (Pheonix
& Vivitar 19-35) is, well, a cosina. Next to eachother, the samyang is
obviously constructed better.
Larry
Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> My view of the world generally resides between 70-150mm. Once in a
> while the 24mm comes out. Even less than that would come something
> wider if I had it. But, I gotta have it. However, I can't justify the
> cost of a Zwee-ko 18 or 21 for such infrequent use. So, how about some
> recommendations from the low cost side which includes:
>
> Samyang 18-28mm f/4-4.5 (don't know who sells it)
> Phoenix 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 (and I assume the Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm is
> this same lens) (B&H $139.95 and $149.95)
> Vivitar 19mm f/3.8 (B&H $104.95)
>
> Given the difficulty of making a wide angle zoom I'd guess that the
> fixed 19mm is probably the best performer. My feet zoom pretty well too
> so I don't mind the fixed focal length. But, if either of the zooms is
> a reasonable match for the fixed 19mm I'd do the zoom instead.
>
> Anybody got any strong opinions on these? I thought I had some
> communication from Larry on one of these some time back but can't seem
> to find it for the life of me.
>
> Thanks all,
> Chuck Norcutt
> Woburn, Massachusetts, USA
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