Gizmograph

Announced back in February, the new DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM lens finally launched by Pentax. The lens is compatible with the K20D, K200D, K100D Super and K10D and later Pentax dSLR cameras. And it comes with a 4.1X zoom ratio covering wide-angle to moderate-telephoto ranges, and covers a focal-length range from 26mm wide angle to 107mm telephoto …

Canon 55-250mm just reviewed by PopPhoto. They test the lens which mentioned suitable for intermediate DSLR shooters. The lens has a new optical design incorporating a UD element for controlling color fringing and a simpler IS system.

CONCLUSIONS:
A natural for globe-trotting vacationers and soccer parents, this is the obvious second lens for Canon EOS 40D and Rebel XSi owners. Clearly it and …