georg_kern Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 There is a review on the EOS20D at the german site "digitalkamera.de". They did not like the IS-zoom (17-85, I guess) very much, because of soft corners, heavy vignetting at wide angle and strong distortions. They come to the conclusion that APS-sensor optimized lenses might not be the perfect solution, and the use of full-frame lenses on APS- sized sensors might have its benefits. Looks like the Minolta approach with the full-frame zooms (necessary for the IS) is not that stupid as it looked like in the beginning. Now if anybody could design a 15-70 full frame zoom.... BTW, I don't have the budget for any of the above. Just wanted to make you aware of the test. Georg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacsa Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 If you don't have the budget, you probably won't have the budget for that 15-70 full-frame zoom. Just like i also don't have the budget. So they won't design it. Why would you want a 15-70 by the way? It's so nice to have a few small primes instead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_tuthill Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 The Pentax 16-45/4 DA seems to be the best of the small-circle wide angle zooms so far, judging by everything I've read. It can be used full-frame > 24mm with progressive vignetting below that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipling Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Not an overly positive review. <p> Positives: marginaly better than the 10d - a little more resolution and less noise. Slightly improved metering and auto focus. <p> Negative: Lots of moire problems (moire in lighter areas and in color vertical lines, blue noise where there are light edges "blooming effect"). And a crappy zoom. <p> Fazit: If you already have 10d keep it and wait for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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