Just downloaded the brochure for the Sigma 28/1.8. My info listed it at 6.9 ounces, it is actually 16.9! That takes it out of the "Light" category. Make the 35/2 sound a lot better, it really is 6.9oz!
Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 7:58 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: Normal lens for ist-D, reccomendations? > > > Hi Jens, > I have the DA 16-45/4 and it's wonderful but "slow" and large. > Perhaps I should redefine "normal" as "Small, Light and FAST". ;-) > I love the FA 50/1.7 but it's just a bit too long sometimes. > > > Don > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 7:47 AM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: RE: Normal lens for ist-D, reccomendations? > > > > > > The FAJ 18-35mm can be found on ebay for app. 100 USD. But > perhaps a zoom > > lens isn't "normal". > > For a prime, I guess I would prefere sonmething like a 24mm or a 28mm. > > > > Jens Bladt > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt > > > > > > -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- > > Fra: Amy Hughes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sendt: 23. oktober 2004 14:32 > > Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Emne: RE: Normal lens for ist-D, reccomendations? > > > > > > Don wrote: > > > > I'm looking for a "normal" AF lens (28 to 35mm) for the D. > > > > Has ayone tried the FA 28/2.8 or the FA 35/2 ? > > > > The FA 31/1.8 is WAY out of my price range, though very nice. > > > > Recommendations? Any other good ones out there? > > > How about the Sigma 28/1.8 EX DG ? > > > > What are you accustomed to? The 28/2.8 is a little wide and slow if > > you're accustomed to a 50/1.4 on a film camera. I already have one so of > > course I tried it and I think I'm still going to get a 35/2. I recently > > asked here about using the 35/2 as a normal prime and found that lens > > was highly regarded and not an unpopular choice as a normal for > the *istD. > > > > The M or A 28/2 was mentioned as a fine choice for a faster, wider > > prime. I was hoping someone would comment on the Sigma lens you > mentioned. > > > > Amy > > > > > > >