Arnold, I agree with you. The 85mm f2 is a sweet lens. Perhaps it's the size/weight, perhaps it's the extra light for focusing, but some of my favorite portraits were taken with it. It was so easy to sit around the dining room table and shoot family candids. No flash, no fuss, just some memories to save for later... Regards, Bob S.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > .... in the areas just beyond the depth-of-field. Ideal for portraiture, > indoors or out" > > I found this official Pentax statement today in a "Asahi Pentax Lenses > and Accessories" booklet (06771) of the late 70s or early 80s.... > > This statement nicely explains why some bash this lens while others > treasure it. Or why this lens seems to be somewhat soft wide open, > especially with subjects that are not flat like a sheet of paper. Or why > it still produces sufficient contrast and high resolution IN the > depth-of-field. Or why I produced some of my most beautiful portraits > with this lens.
