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Robert M. Dutton		Quantaray Lenses Pro/ Con Pro: Cheap Con: Cheap Ihave to write this for all aspiring serious photographers. Dont believe the hype. Yes these lenses offer much by way of cost per capabilities ie f/4.5 28 - 200 for $170. You have got to look beyond the #'s. For months I have been stuggling with the image qualtiy of my photos with this "Q" lens. Everyone else thinks they are great but I see flaws. I just took some photos at a wedding (African)using pro film (VC 400/160). At first glance, Great! When I took some time to really examine them I notice the same problem I had seen with my consumer film shots. Softness and graininess in the soft areas. Frusrtated I was looking at some fotos I shot months ago, I was very satisfied with (fuji 400). The lights went on. I used my basic Canon 28-80 on those photos. Now I have to get rid of this Q lens. But its like selling bags of sugar at a diabetes clinic. My 2 cents -- when it comes to your passion invest more than 2 cents! To love this question, log in above April 15, 2004

Buddy Purugganan		Its best you shift your selection of lenses to BETTER quality and award winning models by TAMRON, Tokina or Phoenix. They have a variety of manual/autofocus lenses available. To love this comment, log in above April 16, 2004

Steve McCroskey		I am presently using Quantaray lenses(28-105mm &70-300mm + 2x teleconverter) for all of my photos!! Recently I spent 2 days in Mobile,Alabama where the U.S.S.Alabama battleship is located, taking pictures for a research project. I have nothing but compliments from everyone who sees the prints. I feel that you can use any equipment that you feel comfortable with!! To love this comment, log in above April 28, 2004

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