Originally posted by Transit Rubbish.
I owned this very good lens and enjoyed it hugely.
I only sold it to get the more versatile Sigma 8-16
should we take the rest of your comments with a grain of salt as well ?
Just going by what I see in images from the lens and all reviews. Photozone rating IQ at 3 stars - lowest you'll see on any current prime. Review here rates it "7" for IQ and mentions its flawed design, compared to the far-better Samyang in same review at "9" for IQ. And you sold it for a slow zoom. You must have made a huge profit on that sale. I tend to keep the lenses I like, but you need that versatility - and that's your prerogative.
Please do disregard any of my comments. Making personal comments is so persuasive. I'm impressed, especially given the specific qualities of the lens you mention. It is faster than the zoom, after all.