> I needed money. And, yes, initially I wanted to buy the Tokina ATX > Pro II 28-70/2,6-2,8. But so far I can't afford it, so I need > something less expensive, yet still optically good:))
Artur, if you aren't looking for too wide a zoom range, I'd suggest a high quality but not too expensive manual focus "normal zoom" - the Vivitar Series 1 35-85/2.8 Varifocal. They're not overly common, but nonetheless they don't seem to go for high prices. (In fact, I have an extra one that I'd let go for $100 plus shipping, although that is honestly not why I am responding to this thread again.) (Really) It's a superb lens, that is also conveniently (for your purposes) front-heavy - <g>. I have a couple of other "normal zooms" in mind, too (besides the A 28-135/4 I mentioned previously). The A 35-70/4 is a good little lens (with a great macro-ish function), but it's quite light. However, I used to have a (manual focus) Tokina AT-X 35-70/2.8 that was quite a good lens, and with a bit of "heft" to it. I currently use three different (manual focus) "normal zooms", employed at different times (each having its own "niche") - the rather heavy A 28-135/4, the also somewhat heavy VS1 35-85/2.8, and the rather light A 35-70/4. Fred
