> All things considered, my guess (from looking at pictures) is that > the A 85/1.4 is the best short tele Pentax ever made, albeit by a > very narrow margin.
I would concur. However, I would say that the K 85/1.8 is quite close (and is a joy to use). I had to sell my K 85/1.8 a few months ago, and I still miss it... <sniff> Fred
