The 85mm looked kinda small onthe b&h photo, guess I need to read all the
pages I printed
I just dont have anything between the 50 & 100mm as a prime
so thought I get one of these
At 11:30 AM 1/12/01 -0800, you wrote:
>
>Tiger Moses asks:
>
>> anyoen who has used or seen the difference
>> which is the best performer:
>>
>> 77mm limited (1.8f) or the 85mm 1.4f IF SMCP-FA
>>
>> only a $110 difference in price
>
>I find the so different in many ways, that I dare not think of them as
>interchangeable. Does that make sense?
>
>The 77/1.8 makes a nice stealthy portrait lens, easy to carry, fits a ZX-5n
>with medium length fitted case, most impressive contrast, great bokeh, etc.
>
>The 85/1.4 is intimidating in size, and not easy to lug around, and when you
>pull it out on a street with the attached hood, people stare.
>
>How would you like to use the lenses?
>
>The 77/1.8 is a great general performer, and also portrait friendly. I have
>to admit only using the 85/1.4 once (borrowed it).
>
>Cheers,
>Gerald
>
>
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