> As an available-light lens, the 85/2M sucks. As a daylight lens, > it's terrific. It's scarcely longer than a 50, so it's > unobtrusive. And it's nearly as light. [snip] In any case, you > may not find one for months. Get yourself a 90/2.5 macro or 90/2.8 > macro--they're all sharp--and be happy.
Well, Paul, f/2 is not too shabby for speed, and is certainly faster than any 90mm macro I've ever seen (or you've recommended). Plus, I think the 85/2 has better bokeh than some of the macros (which sometimes have a rather harsh bokeh). The 85/2 ~is~ a nice little lens to use, though, just as you have mentioned. In any event, it has, in my humble opinion (and I've had the chance to compare two samples of this critter against a number of other 85mm lenses), been unduly maligned. I think it's a pretty good little portrait lens, all in all. Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
