Total score: 91%

"[...] The mechanical quality is backed-up by the excellent optics, with the lens producing great results even when used wide-open. Sharpness in the centre of the image is impressive throughout the aperture range, with the edge definition at maximum aperture coming in only slightly lower. [...] This Lens is a great choice, offering performance and quality in a compact package."

Practical Photography September 2003

"Top of the glass!"

"the opical clarity of this lens cannot be faulted. In fact I'm impressed enough to say that it's as sharp as lenses costing up to four times as much. It has a fantastic contrast range and there's no obvious sign of barrel distortion anywhere within the focal range."

Photography Monthly November 2003