> I have found this lens to be a superb lens. I also have the A* > 85/1.4, which is indeed a bit sharper, but both lenses have their > uses (and I wouldn't give up either). Just because it's not super- > sharp wide open should not condemn it as a scenic lens - how many > scenics does anyone shoot at 85/1.4 anyway ? > > I have limited experience with it as an autofocus lens (I use it 99% > of the time with manual focus), so I can't offer anything useful on > the autofocus problem. However, I just had to comment on the > optical qualities comment.
Thanks for the comment Fred, I'll probably use it mostly in manual focus. The problem doesn't really prevent me from using the lens either MF or AF but is a little irritating at times. John
