JB> I really think it is an excellent lens. I haven't noticed any coma or JB> softness before it got damaged. It's is sharp at any range. Don't buy your JB> friends lens, if that's the issue. It should be excellent at all distances.
Thanks for the comments, both of you. I am not buying the lens, there is no lens lust fortunately (well there is, I quite need the new Tokina 12-24/4 APS-C lens, it sells for 450 Euro - sic ! - but sadly there is no money for it <g>) I borrowed it for some portraits which it was very nice for, and also to see how a 28-70 lens would suit me on the not-full-frame digital (ie 43-105mm). Good light! fra