Depends a lot on how and what you photograph. Carrying the 1.4 around for lots of hand-held shots on the street, trying to stuff it into the Domke F-803 satchel, just wasn't worth the effort, especially since any sharpness superiority the 1.4 had was often mitigated by hand holding and trying to hold the larger lens steady in various situations. It was nice when used on a t'pod, but I rarely use one when outside. I won't restart the debate of whether or not its size is intimidating, as, after a while I came to realize that it was the size of the hood, not the lens, that was the issue. A smaller hood put a stop to that concern in a minute. Still, I liked the 1.4 but it just didn't fit that well into my shooting style.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi, Shel. > > > and the K85/1.8 has become one of my most used and valuable > > lenses, preferring it to the A*85/1.4 optics for numerous reasons. > > Well, while I do miss the K 85/1.8, and while I also still have > access to an FA* 85/1.4 (my wife's lens), I still find the A* 85/1.4 > to be my 85-of-choice. > > I know that some (including you, Shel, if I recall) have mentioned > that they think it is a little large, but I've never felt that way.
