> I seem to be going in the direction of buying a Contax
> 85/1.4 manual focus and adapter (maybe 5-700$ range).  I just 
> have issues with spending two grand on the canon equivalent and waiting 
> for a slow focus from all reports.

I have both the 85mm f/1.2L (US$1400 new at B&H) and the 85mm f/1.8 ($330
new at B&H). The more expensive L lens is a little slow to focus in some
low-light situations. Nothing to worry about the great majority of the time
in my experience, but I guess it depends what kind of shooting you do.

Meanwhile, the f/1.8 is an excellent lens at a bargain price. Doesn't cost
much more than a focusing screen :-).

--Ken S.

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