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Submitted by: Reviewer from Colorado Springs, CO
Date Reviewed: 4/28/2008
Months Owned: 6-11
Photos Taken: Less than 500
Skill Level: Amateur
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What's Hot: FOV, range, speed, quality, performance, price, picture quality
What's Not: I might wish for something 1 or 2 mm wider, and maybe a little faster
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Review: A near-perfect lens, with superb fit and finish, workmanship, performace (picture quality as well as auto-focus). When I need something that's ultrawide, this will perform above and beyond. It is currently the fastest digital ultrawide lens made, and its indoor performance, for which I originally bought it, is excellent. All other digital ultrawides loose light when zoomed in, but this lens' performance is rock-steady. So, what's not to like? Not much. Sometimes I wish it started at 10mm instead of 12, but am not willing to pay for that with lens speed. Sometimes I wish it was just a little faster so it would complement my 18-50mm f/2.8 better. The auto/manual focus slip ring requires some getting used to, but works reliably and without fuss. For the price, the value and performance is incredible!
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Overall Ratings |
Overall quality |
9 |
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Ease of use |
9 |
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Fit and finish |
10 |
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Versatility |
9 |
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Legibility of exterior markings |
9 |
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Smoothness of zoom |
10 |
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Hoods and filters |
9 |
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Overall value |
10 |
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RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST |
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