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This is another review I post here. I do it in my busy schedule, therefore, often times I don't even check my spelling, grammar, etc. I see many mistakes in my summaries, however, I hope that the readers will concentrate on the message, and not on the language alone.
I use this lens when I go hiking (often over 13000 feet high mountains), and it serves me very well. The images are crisp on my Velvia and Sensia 100 slides.
I do not see a difference in the quality of my slides whether they come from using my Canon 28-70 L lens, or Tokina Pro 80-200. As the prevoius reviewer mentioned, optically it is a great lens, but lacks in build quality.
Sometimes, I used this lens for portraits, and they were wonderful. I got enlargements 16x24 from Slideprinter in Denver that were fantastic. And i know what fantastic is - I use 6X7 Medium Format for top quality.
If you are on a badget, and do not mind a weak construction, but want a top optical performance, buy a used one. They are so cheap now, that it amazes me. If you are a snob, and need an expensive lens (like my Canon L lenses) thinking that it would help you a lot, then go ahead. You ego will get a lift, but not so with the performance. This is the only consumer lens I own, and I recommend it. I give 5 stars for optical performance and 3 stars for build quality. Strengths:
Optical performance
Quick AF with MZ-s even in dark conditions
Price when used
Light Weaknesses:
Build quality (no, it is not falling apart!) Similar Products Used:
Tokina SD Pro 80-200
Pentax FA 100 mm Macro 2.8
Canon 100-400 mm IS Customer Service:
Polite and helpful
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