Chris, a little disappointed, writes ...

> > Features of Pentax FA Zoom 24-90mm 3.5-4.5 AL[IF]
        < snipping occurs here >
> > angle 84-27 degrees
 
> So in other words it covers 9mm less than they say it does???  If this
> covers 27mm, what does a 28mm lens cover?  How about the FA* 24/2?

        Not to Worry, Chris.  These are angle of view numbers, in degrees
        of arc - not focal length in mm's. At the wide end you get near
        to 90degree field of view and at the tele end about 1/3rd as much.


        Bill (wishing there was a halfway decent lab still in town!) 

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