(Shouting) The Pentax SMC F 28-80 f3.5-4.5 is a good lens in my opinion. Probably the best AF 28-80 out there though no longer manufactured.
I tend to agree with the rest of your statements. Regards, Robert > I'm quite willing to believe that Pentax lenses are better > made and better optically (although why can't I find any amateur 28-80 > pentax lens that people will stand up and shout about?)
