Dear members, some of you may remember few previous posts about the convenience of the new AF-S 28-70 mm lens (which, on the light of the discussion about the poor performance of the well-reputed 80-200, might be revisited). However, no one has posted any impressions about it so far. Does any list member found worth it for the money?. I am asking since is already tested in Photozone (3 samples, I think), and maybe some has had the chance to play with it, at least in the shop. Regarding the 80-200/2.8 zoom, this recent discussion about its poor performance makes me question many reviews I have had the chance to read, both on-line and in various magazines. This list is the first place where such a big light fall-off has been mentioned, and, since it doesnt seem related to sample quality, do you think that independent testers are biased? are their test carried out without the required proficiency?. In conclussion: who can trust those users who cannot rent lenses?. You dont need to tell me that the lens is fine if it suits ones needs, because i think that when you buy, the question is not so much what you need to shoot at that moment, but what you may need to shoot and what your invested money can give you, in the middle term. Thank you, and sorry if I am off the question. Javier.
