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    Quantaray AF 28-80 mm f/ 3.5-5.6 MC Aspherical
    Quantaray AF 28-80 mm f/ 3.5-5.6 MC Aspherical

    Quantaray AF 28-80 mm f/ 3.5-5.6 MC Aspherical

    28–80mm · f/3.5–5.6

    Overview

    The Quantaray AF 28-80 mm f/3.5-5.6 MC Aspherical is a budget kit lens offering a versatile zoom range and 1:2 macro capability at 28mm, where it can be tack sharp at f/5.6-f/8. However, build quality is plasticky and fragile, though autofocus is accurate and instant. Weaknesses include poor long-distance sharpness, dim-light focusing difficulty, and slow autofocus. It suits beginners on a tight budget who primarily shoot close-ups, but many advise avoiding it for general use due to inferior image quality compared to alternatives.