Because of several comments I buyed the SMC-M-135/3.5 in jan 2002 for 60 Euros and first was impressed. But in the summer on a biking trip I took a picture that disappointed me and I found that this lens doesn't reproduce enough details. I sold it and got me a SMC-K-135/2.5 with 58mm front. It is much better. For some months I have now a SMC-M-75-150/4.0 zoom, too, because I was missing a 100mm length. I got it for 70 Euros and actually I think it could be a nice and compact alternative to the M-135/3.5, too, with a better quality IMO. It gives really good results! It has a built-in hood, too. Regards Bernd
------------------original message--------------------------- Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2003 23:35:50 -0400 From: Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: "Cheap" 135mm lens? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > Whoops, sorry, i mean the M 135mm f/3.5. I'm looking to buy > something that'll take decent pictures while keeping my bank > account intact. The K 135/3.5 is an excellent lens, from personal experience. The M 135/3.5 (a different design) also receives favorable comments (I believe - but no personal experience with it - and someone please correct me if my memory is wrong), and is even more compact, and it has a built-in hood. Both lenses are about the cheapest ~good~ Pentax K-mount 135's, I would say. Fred ------------------------------
