Pascal, I own the 85 1.8, it is a superb lens. Mine is one of the higher serial #'s and I believe it is one of the few that were manufactured as an Ai lens. I have seen conflicting information as to whether this lens was ever made as an ai lens so I am not totally sure of that fact. I shoot with an F3HP and I find that the 1.8 max. apper. really helps in focusing. The 1.8 is a much sharper lense that the 2.0 that was later released. In conversations that I have had at the local camera shop many have indicated that the 1.8 was better suited for P.J. while that 2.0 tended to be a little softer and really did quite well as a portrait lens. Regardless, if the price is right, go for it. You won't regret it. Good Luck, Tim _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com