However, for the same money, the 18-55 is a better lens. Unless you also
want a ultra-wide zoom with no aperture ring for a film body (the 18-55
on covers 24-55 on a film body).
-Adam
John Forbes wrote:
No, it's not really that bad. For the price it's pretty good, and
might even exceed your expectations. However, at that price, your
expectations should not be sky high!
John
On Tue, 03 Jan 2006 10:42:57 -0000, Yuan-Juhn Chiao
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi,
I'm a newcomer to the DSLR world having recently
bought a used *istDS body along with a SMC-A 50/1.7.
Luckily, thanks to this mailing list and its archives
as well as the Pentax DSLR forum on DPReview, many
helpful comments have guided my equipment selection.
Right now, I'm looking for a decent budget wide-angle
zoom to cover. I would spring for the 16-45, but at
430 Euros, it's simply too much. I could obtain the
original *istD kit lens (FAJ 18-35) new for around 100
Euros, around the cost of the current DS kit lens.
From what I've read so far on the 18-35, the consensus
seems rather negative. Is it really that bad? What
are some possible alternatives in the same price
range?
Would appreciate any insights or comments!
-YJ
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