I would say this would be the best third party standard zoom around. Solid Built. Sharp. do a search under http://www.photozone.de/ under pentax compatible, f2.8, standard zooms. I still like the AT-X better than the AT-X II. and who said it isnt a Pro Lens? At 06:53 PM 3/8/2001 +0900, you wrote: >Hi all, >Well, I'm getting another body through auction. (Woo hoo!!) >It'll be my first AF body, and come with F35-80/4-5.6. >However, I prefer a constant open F value, and came across >with the above lens. So, I'd like your frank opinions on >this. >If anyone has/had this zoom, how does it feel, and how well >(or poorly) does it perform? And what is the appropriate >price? >I've searched KEH for its modest price, but they don't seem >to have one in stock. >Your opinions/comments will be highly appreciated. >Sincerely, >**************************** >Take Ueda, Osaka, Japan >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://members.tripod.co.jp/hayatama/photo/ Snail: Pobox 56-86, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: 02-27136283, 02-27699236 HP: 0930636190(Roc), 98322170(Sg) "The love we give away is the only love we keep" - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .