Do'h! And I notice that Bob did mention Fred's comparison. Yes, the page mentioned is still active.
Tim Timothy Sherburne wrote: > Shame on you, long-standing PDML members... :) I'm amazed no one pointed > out Fred's 85MM lens shoot-out: > > <http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/85compar/> > > Didn't he do one with 135s too? Couldn't find it referenced anywhere though. > > BTW, you can search the dusty PDML archives to find out more about both > lenses here: > > <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/> > > Tim > > > Kamiel Wanrooij wrote: >> (This message is a repost, since I got an error back last time) >> >> Hi, >> >> I just got the opportunity to buy one or both of these lenses (A* 85/1.4 and >> A* 135/1.8). As far as I've read and heard, these two are legendary >> performers from the manual product range. They appear to be somewhat rare, >> so I would rather not miss out on the opportunity to buy them. I haven't >> seen them being offered anywhere the past few years, at least not anywhere >> near where I live (Amsterdam). >> >> The only thing is their price. The 85/1.4 goes for around $1000, the 135/1.8 >> for $2000. Apart from their specs, rarity, and the fact that they are >> somewhat a collector's item, are they worth anywhere near these prices? And >> is their 'status' overrated? >> >> Hope to hear some of your thoughts on these two lenses, would hate to spend >> $3000 if it's not worth it. Thanks. >> >> Regards, >> >> Kamiel >> >> > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
