Thanks Moose. I did look at a lot of messages, didn't see this one. John.
On Sun, 01 Jun 2003 01:18:28 -0700 Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> You didn't look very hard. This question comes up with great
> regularity.
> There are a number of threads in the archives. Here's my last post
> on
> the subject from all the way back on 5/12/03:
>
> Moose
> --------------------------------
> "Joel, the 19-35/3.5-4.5 focuses in the same direction as a Zuiko,
> NOT
> like a Nikk*r.
>
> There are 2 very different super-wide zooms that are sold under
> various
> brand names:
>
> The 19-35/3.5-4.5 is a fairly recent design which uses plastic
> extensively. Although relatively large compared to any one of the
> Zuikos
> in the same fl/speed range, it is quite light at 345g/12.17oz. Mine
> is a
> Vivitar Series 1 and I know they are also sold under the Phoenix
> brand
> and very possibly under others.
>
> The 18-28/4-4.5 is a slightly older design of predominantly metal
> construction weighing 477g/16.83oz. This is made by Samyang, but
> also
> sold under the Phoenix label in the past, and again, possibly
> others. It
> focuses the opposite way from Zuikos.
>
> In prior threads about these 2 lenses, opinions about the 18-28 vary
>
> quite a lot, both as to optical quality and, to a lesser extent,
> about
> build quality. There are a lot of list members who equate metal
> construction with quality and reliablility and they generally dis
> the
> 19-35. A couple of listees have commented that their 19-35 feels
> like it
> won't last because of the plastic construction, but that it works
> perfectly so far and is good enough and cheap enough that they
> aren't
> worried. I don't recall any actual negative mechanical experiences
> with
> the 19-35 being posted.
>
> Brian has posted magazine tests of these 2 and many other lenses on
> his
> site at <http://homepages.caverock.net.nz/0.000000E+00bj/zuiko/> . He has
> asked
> that this URL not be posted anywhere outside the list. Based on
> those
> tests the 19-35 appears to be the optically better lens. I have the
> 19-35 and am quite happy with it, but have never used the 18-28. "
>
> gaasland@xxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >I've searched the archive about this lens, just wondered if someone
> has recently tried it? I've been tempted to jump to Nikon and buy
> the 17-35/2.8, but I would have to sell my first-born and indenture
> myself for life! Thanks, John.
> >
>
>
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