Re: Was it really worth that much?

[Mark Erickson]

Consider also the prices of the 77mm ltd, the FA* 85 F1.4, and the 
nearly-unobtainable A* 85 F1.4.  A fast 85 is a wonderful thing. 

--Mark 

Shel Belinkoff wrote:
It wasn't that long ago that these lenses were selling for quite a bit
more.  $420.00 seems like a reasonable - almost bargain - price to me.  I
sold two that needed repair for more that $350.00 each some time ago, and
paid $600.00 plus for one that was in "mint" condition, also a few years
back.  The K85/1.8 is truly a gem, and has always been desirable ever since
the SMCT version. 

Shel