Paul wrote: PD> that reminds me that the min. focus disctance at 1.7m makes the lens partly PD> useless. I often get much closer than that.
Sorry to disapoint you, the K 135/2.5 you narrowed your search to is limited to 1.5 m (enough for portraits if you ask me, but tastes may vary). To get closer than that you'll have to look at FA 135/2.8. Servus, Alin PD> Can any zoom handle that better? PD> It's primes for now then. PD> :-)