> No question. Tamron SP 28-75 f2.8 XR Di. Small, light, sharp as a > tack, gorgeous colour, good bokeh.
The Tamron is a really fine lens IMHO, other features I really like are: 1. The focus ring turns in the same direction as a genuine Pentax lens. 2. Zoom lock feature, preventing the lens from extending while the camera is hung from your neck 3. Common (to Pentax) 67mm filter size. Since buying the Tamron I seldom use a number of my primes, in particular the FA 28 f2.8 and only use my FA 50 f1.4 and FA 35mm f2 when I think there may be some slight advantage even if it's only the brighter viewfinder image. Regularly take out a small camera bag containing the Tamron 28-75, FA 24 f2 and FA 85 f1.4 and some 67mm filters and accessories, one size fits all. It would be nice to add the FA 20mm f2.8 if I could find one at reasonable cost, until then I'll stick with the 18mm f3.5 K. John Whittingham Technician "you can't be optimistic with a misty optic" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
