The M 85 was designed as a portrait lens, maximum sharpness and
resolution isn't the highest priority in lens indented for that useee.
That said I find it more than sharp enough stopped down a bit on film,
and the center is a bit sharper, so it doesn't matter that much on APS-C
digital. When the light is low the fact that it's only about as sharp
wide open as a moderately good zoom is hardly a handicap, and it's
extreme small size, about the same size as a 55mm f1.8 or 50mm f1.4
makes up for a lot. Sure you could have the K 85mm f1.8 for only about
a hundred two, dollars more, (and the smc Takumar 85mm f1.9 is
considered a collectors item so you're going to pay a premium for that
as well), from KEH, when it's in stock but that lens is twice the size
of the M. The M is a little jewel but it's a compromise like all other
things in life.
On 7/22/2013 9:10 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
Read some reviews. The M85mm f2 is considered quite inferior optically
to ANY of the Pentax 85mm f1.8/1.9 offerings.
And that K 135mm f2.5 is a wee bit overpriced, IMHO. You can get the
same optical design and SMC coatings with the S-M-C Takumar version 2
for a fair amount less (although the K-mount is a convenience.
On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 7:52 PM, Zos Xavius <zosxav...@gmail.com> wrote:
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/232213-sale-pentax-super-multi-coated-k-135mm-f-2-5-m-85mm-f-2-a.html
Only $300 or so. A steal comparatively. If I had $300, i would buy
this right now. In fact, I've been waiting for one to show up. Same
goes for the 85 f2 that is listed there. Dammit, why must the rarer
lenses on my wishlist only seemingly appear when I am broke?
On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 8:35 PM, <kwal...@peoplepc.com> wrote:
Then we must look to you to answer your own question. (I'm interested
in the answer).
Darren, I'd sell it when they unwrap my cold dead fingers from around it !
It one of the lenses I'll never sell as long as I'm on this side of the
grass & I'm still shooting Pentax.
It was actually recommended to me by a Nikon pro when I was taking a
workshop from him and he saw I was shooting Pentax. When I did get it and
went to another of his workshop he had to borrow and examine it as he had
heard it was equal to or better than the Nikon 200 macro he was using. Quite
a recommendation I'd say.
In my estimation I'd have to say its worth as much or more than the A* 135
because of its unique function - macro with working distance.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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Kenneth Waller <kwal...@peoplepc.com>
but can the 1.8 be that much better than a 2.8?
On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 5:33 PM, Kenneth Waller <kwal...@peoplepc.com>
wrote:
Ah, but I can ask because I have one, bought around 15 years ago for
$800usd.
Then we must look to you to answer your own question. (I'm interested
in the answer).
: )
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