> I don't know why it wouldn't be held in great esteem - the > mechanical construction, perhaps? It's optically the same at the > A20/2.8 which is certainly held in great esteem. [snip] I have the > "A" version and it's a real gem. Very sharp, nice color rendition > and very free from distortion for an ultra-wide.
I also have the A version (optically identical to the FA, I believe), and it is indeed a really good lens (my most-used wideangle). Sharp, contrasty, low in distortion, and quite compact. Fred
