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
