I am thinking of buying a 28-70/80 zoom lens. I don't have a lot of money to spend for a lens. I plan on using it to photograph weddings and general photography. I would like to stay with Nikon, but the only lens in the sub $200 range is the plastic mount 28-70 D lens. The Promaster has a metal mount with a sturdy plastic barrel with rubberized zoom/focus rings. Auto focusing is responsive and no noisier than my Nikkors. It is selling for $150 in a local camera shop in Maine. It has a 5 year warranty. I saw some photos that were taken with the Promaster 28-70 f3.5-4.5 zoom, some enlarged to large sizes (11x14 and larger, I don't recall the exact sizes) I was impressed! The color and detail were outstanding, rivaling Nikkors. Contrast seemed good. Does anyone know where I can find test results with this and other Promaster lenses? Also does any one know who makes these lenses? I saw some that strongly resembled Tamrons. I like Nikon equipment, but I'm not fanatical about it. As I see it, as long as the lens in question,be it Nikkor or third party, gives great images it doesn't matter to me who makes it. If I can save money in the process, so much the better. I love photography, but I am appalled at the prices one has to pay to enjoy the hobby. I own an N6006 and an N2000, a Nikkor 50mm f1.8 and a Nikkor 70-300 D ED zoom. Thanks in advance for any information. George Bowen ******************** Relax, relax, I need some information first. Just the basic facts. Can you show me where it hurts?
