RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom?

2004-05-17 Thread Shaun Canning
I know this is probably not the best timing for you, what with the GFM trip, but I have a Tokina 28-80mm F2.8 ATX-PRO that I am looking to sell, if you are interested? It is in mint condition and has always had a Skylight filter in place. Let me know if you are interested. Cheers Shaun Dr. Shau

RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom?

2004-05-16 Thread Jens Bladt
rindelig meddelelse- Fra: TMP [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 16. maj 2004 10:47 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom? Bastard...! you had me all excited then too... tan. -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, 16 May 2004 6:33 PM To

RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom?

2004-05-16 Thread ernreed2
Jens said: > I see Mr. Spiro is selling his 28-70mm F4 - a very good value for money > lens. It got excellent reviews when it came out some years ago. I have one, and it deserved the excellent reviews. Mine doesn't get much use any more, though, since -- as Jens noted -- f/4 is a bit slow for int

RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom?

2004-05-16 Thread Jens Bladt
a problem, though. I guess a Sigma would have died that day. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: TMP [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 16. maj 2004 03:52 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom? Thanks everyon

RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom?

2004-05-15 Thread Amita Guha
> I notice a few people posting that they are looking for a > constant aperture auto focus zoom available in a Pentax > mount, that is around the 28-70mm (or 28-80, 28-75, 24-70, > 24-90, 28-105 etc) mark. So, I was wondering - aside from > the Pentax FA 28-70 f2.8, which lens is generally tho

RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom?

2004-05-15 Thread TMP
hat one, as I will know that I have made the correct choice! tan. -Original Message- From: Shaun Canning [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, 16 May 2004 9:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom? Hi Tan, I've got a Tokina 28-80 ATX-Pro f2.8, and I really

Re: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom?

2004-05-15 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
T> And, I just discovered that Sigma has two lenses available - they are 28-70 T> f2.8-4, and a 28-105 f2.8-4. They are only USD$119 and $199 respectively at T> B&H. Anyone have any experience with these? Heard they are really bad. Friend has the Sigma EX 28-70 2.8, uses it at concerts and wedd

Re: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom?

2004-05-15 Thread graywolf
Not to mention that that 2.8 makes the viewfinder much brighter. Not an insignificant point in a dimly lit church. -- TMP wrote: Hi Sven! Unfortunately, when shooting Weddings, I find that zooms area necessary evil. Sometimes it is just very impractical to physically walk in closer or move furt

RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom?

2004-05-15 Thread Jens Bladt
I'm not the one you are asking Sven. However it's well known, that you'll get a generally brighter viewfinder picture to ease focusing (manual or automatic). Furthermore it's practical to have contstant aperture thoughout the whole zoom range when using a non-TTL flash. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PR

RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom?

2004-05-15 Thread TMP
Hi Sven! Unfortunately, when shooting Weddings, I find that zooms area necessary evil. Sometimes it is just very impractical to physically walk in closer or move further away from a subject. They become indispensible in many situations. Off the top of my head - an example is the wedding party

RE: The best 28-70 f2.8 zoom?

2004-05-15 Thread Jens Bladt
No doubt the Tokina ATX PRO II 2.6-2.8/28-70mm (now discontinued I believe). All the best Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: TMP [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 15. maj 2004 13:25 Til: Net [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: The best 28-70