I have, and like, the M 1:2.8 100mm. I also have the A 1:4 100mm macro and the FA 1:2.8 100mm macro. The macros are much bigger, and also somewhat sharper, but so they should be, and that is not a great advantage for portraits.

I paid too much for my M at a shop, but have seen it on Ebay for around �70.00. It doesn't come up every week, though, and of course, it's not an A lens. It's nice and petite, though. One of my favourites.

At this price level, the Russian Jupiter 85mm is a possibility.

John



On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 22:28:52 +0000, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Hey Listers,

I'm looking out for a budget lens for a friend. She wants a prime lens
for her Ricoh, a portrait lens. She saw my wife's Tokina AT-X 90mm f/2.5
macro and was impressed.

Can anyone recommend a lens (Pentax or otherwise) of 80 to 100mm (not a
zoom) with a decent max aperture, and can be had reasonable money (say
about 70 GBP / 140 USD). It would be useful if it was an A lens.

Thought appreciated.




Cheers, Cotty


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