It is EVERYTHING it is cracked up to be, and more! I would forget the 85 unless you feel like using the extra weight to keep you fit, or REALLY need the extra stop or half stop whatever it is.
Some debate which of the two has the best bokeh, and I think it comes down to personal taste. Both are slightly different in this respect, but both are great. Neither is probably better, just different. The 77 is compact and much lighter than the 'big beast' 85. I use mine for all my portraits now, if I am able to stand at the right distance for my subjects. Otherwise I use the 24-90 or a 28-70f2.8, for their versatility. Once you see the results of the 77, you don't want to use anything else because you feel you would be selling your subjects short by doing so! > -----Original Message----- > From: whereswayne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 05 December 2002 10:10 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: thoughts on the 77mm limited lens > > > i am thinking of buying it and am wondering if it is all its > cracked up to be? or is saving up for the 85mm better bet i > am looking for a portrait come landscape lens come people > even a macro lens with pentaxes marvelous convertor the > heliocoid windout thing i currently use the vivitar 35-85mm > for such work and am reasonably happy > > >
