Ya know, there are a number of people who dismiss the m85/2.0, but what's most interesting is that those who give it its highest marks are often those who have used it alongside other Pentax 85mm lenses, and are able to truly see its value and function relative to all the others.
I've not been to Stan's site in a while, and don't recall what negative comments others have said about this lens, but, while it's not as "sharp" as the behemoth fast-glass 85mm lenses, it's small size, light weight, good resolution, great bokeh, and gentle characteristics make it an almost perfect "portrait" lens. Here's a suggestion: instead of reading tests and what others have to say about this lens, or any piece of equipment, wrap your little fingers around the barrel and use it. Decide for yourself if it's suited to your needs. I've numerous 85mm lenses, and while the A*85/1.4 may be "better" than the K85/1.8, and the K85/1.8 "better" than the M85/2.0, they all have a place and a use, they each have their own unique characteristics. You have to decide what characteristics are most important. I'd be most reluctant to give up any of them. But if I had to give up one, it would not be the M85/2.0 Mishka wrote: > > Wendy, > I have read some very unflattering comments about it (eg, on Stan's site). > How is it, really? Is it worth the money? Does it perform much better than M > 100/2.8? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 .
