I don't tend to get flare much with it as the front element is buried about a mile back from the front of the lens. I never even use the hood.
Nick ________________ Reply Header ________________ Subject: Re: Quality of Sigma's Macro Lenses? Author: FritsWüthrich<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 09:22:17 +0000 I own the Tamron lens too, and I am very pleased. I did notice it is sensitive for flare, perhaps the Pentax ones have a better coating?