Not "understand to you", I mean mean understood my you.

Had to correct before a jibe on that came back.

I understand perfectly how to read a question, you have asked for a lens which is very fast, very sharp and £40 or under. There isn't one. Or would you rather people just made one up?

Oh wait, I sell a 10mm-600mm f1.0 for £39.99, unfortunately I've got none in stock. If you'd like to send me a non-refundable deposit of £20, I'll put you on the list for when I get one in.[/quote]Thanks for the sarcasm, and I appreciate how you don't want to lose a point making jibe. Problem is, however, you have lost. So give it up.

You're not supposed to make one up, obviously, but neither is there the Lens Patrol standing behind you forcing you to write something because the world just wouldn't be the same without your "reality check".

Best to leave quoting me alone. I know what I've said, unfortunately i can't seem to make myself understand to you.

Have a great day.

Yes, but difference is he's already mentioned the Tammy!!

Also, being proactive and suggesting a prime is better than mentioning nothing.

Lastly, read John's comment early on who, mentioned a lens but said it was out of budget - which is just how the post should run. Not with people just saying it can't be done/had.

Thanks womble. Great shot. Lovely sharpness. I had considered primes, but wanted to go with a zoom first so I can see where my "natural" framing focal lenth lies. Then I can go prime and love it more, not feel limited/carry around 3 or 4.

This one looks like a great start though.

Thanks again.

Thanks Thoughton. Having a look now.

Well, the bizzare thing is people who don't understand how to read a question. The question was "WHAT" lens, not "Does a lens exist" or "Is there a lens that has theses qualities".

Frankly, the point of my quality control post was to filter out all those who don't want to offer a solution. Pointing out a problem is not helping anyone. Its very OBVIOUS to most readers that I trying to find the Holy Grail of El cheapo perfect lenses. Coming along and saying "Give up" is not my idea of a contribution.

NOW, everyone start getting defensive if you like!!!

Well, although I thought domeone might quote me, the less said about this contribution the better, less I land myself in trouble.

Great shot. That is lovely are sharp. Will have a look into this lens some more. Thanks for the info.

Oh, lastly, feel free to post a pic and 50% crop of a real world example of the lens in action along with EXIF.

Thanks

Thanks everyone so far for your contributions. Its very interesting to see how people think.

I guess if a compramise has to be made, then rule out "VERY" fast as I'm sure all cheap lenses will be old, and within that focal range they were't very fast anyway (maybe except super expensive ones in the first place I don't know).

In regards to "it does not exist" and words to that effect, sorry to say, they're not really in keeping with the thread unless some kind of solution (or compromise/combo) is offered along with it. No offence intented, so please, no need to get all defensive.

Thanks again everone. Looking forward to reading more.

David