It's a K lens Don. The M 85, which is much less expensive, is an 85/2. My SMCT version went for $270 a few months ago. Paul
> Actually, having had a "taste" of what this lens can do > by using the ST 85/1.9, and having heard past prices, > I was amazed it lasted almost 10 hours. > I wouldn't have paid that much for the M version when > I could get the SMCT for much less. > I don't find stop down operation much of a bother, > you have to close the aperture but DON'T have to hit > the "Green Button" on the D, six one, half dozen the other. > I WOULD give that much in a *heartbeat* for an A, F or FA > version, if it was nearly as good! > > Don > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Collin R Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 4:15 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Was it really worth that much? > > > > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3860946186 > > &ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT > > "You impress at a distance, but you impact a life up close. The > > closer the > > relationship the greater the impact." > > Howard Hendricks > > >
