For the same price you may want to look at Tokina's newer
AT-X 80-200 F2.8 Auto Focus. A few people on this list
own one (including me) and have good things to say about
them.
Cheers,
Brian
On 19 Apr 2001, at 19:49, Cotty wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am considering replacing my Tokina 80-200 f2.8 manual focus lens with a
> later autofocus equivalent. There's a Tokina to be found now and then,
> but also I hear good things about the Sigma 70-200 2.8 lens. Not having
> had any Sigma gear before, I wonder if anyone would like to comment
> generally on their performance, or maybe on the lens in question if
> possible.
>
> It would be used for a while on MXs, but (hopefully) within a year or so,
> on a new Pentax digital camera. I use manual focus rather a lot (!), and
> will most likely continue to do so as old habits die hard (although I'm
> certainly not averse to newfangled methods). Accordingly, what can you
> tell me about the manual focus facility, if anything?
>
> Finally, I have searched for lens reviews for the Sigma, but haven't been
> very successful - if anyone can suggest a website with a review of this
> lens I'd be grateful.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Cotty
>
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