----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Wunsch" Subject: Wide Angle Lens Recommendations?
> Hello, > > I am looking for a decent wide angle lens, perhaps something in the 18mm to > 20mm range, and would like to hear your recommendations. Money is major > consideration as is quality. I have looked at the Vivitar, Samyang, > Phoenix, Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses. I would like to stay under $250 > US. Would you recommend or not recommend any of the above brands? I am not > opposed to a zoom lens either but would like to have at least a 20mm angle. > Thanks for your input, I truly appreciate it! I have an old Tokina (SD?) 17mm f/3.5 that is pretty good. The Tamron 17mm manual focus is very good. The Pentax A20mm f/2.8 is probably the most desirable lens in that range at the moment, and is excellent. William Robb
