If I remember correctly this is one of the few SMC lenses that don't
have the open aperture metering connections, that being the case I'd put
it on any black Spotty. (If I'm wrong, then it has to be an F). But
you asked Shel and he may have a different opinion.
Markus Maurer wrote:
Hi Shel
this was a good reading for me, thanks.
If you had to choose a Spotmatic type to match that lens, which one would
you prefer and why?
I think the owner used it with a ES 2, I would like to have a build in
meter, I understand that you care
less for that feature...
Markus
-----Original Message-----
From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 3:20 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8 question
Hi Markus ...
Way back in the old days, when the SMCT 85/1.8 first arrived on the scene.
every photog I then knew, regardless of what they were shooting, and
everyone in the camera shops here, were buzzing with enthusiasm for that
lens. It was, if I may use the term, an instant legend. I
couldn't afford
one then, but there were ample opportunities to use a sample or two (it
paid to have friends at the camera shops), and I just loved it.
It's still
a very desirable optic, even though in some ways time has passed
it by with
fancier features. But the pics it takes should be just as good
as ever. I
loved mine, especially when used on a nicely brassed, black Spotmatic F.
Fast forward to the present: I still love the Pentax 85mm lenses. Just
yesterday I did an informal test comparing the 77mm Ltd to the K85/1.8. I
had to look long and hard to find any appreciable difference between them
under the circumstances of the comparison.
I'm sure you'll enjoy your lens. You'll have not only a great lens, but a
small piece of Pentax history and legend.
Shel
--
When you're worried or in doubt,
Run in circles, (scream and shout).
