I have not used the 77mm or the A*85mm but I do own a K85/1.8 and it is outstanding; particularly for portrait shots. It is pretty sharp and the bokeh is very pleasing.
Regards, Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pflugerville, TX -----Original Message----- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 8:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 77 limited or 85* for portraits/canndids Actually, having had multiple copies all the lenses in the Pentax 85mm line-up, and having used the 77mm - although to a much lesser extent - I'd suggest the K85/1.8 as the best choice, based on size, speed, bokeh, and cost. Shel Belinkoff > From: Bill D. Casselberry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 5/19/2004 6:13:29 PM > Subject: Re: 77 limited or 85* for portraits/canndids > > Antonio Aparicio asks - > > > Would be interested to hear from those with experience of the above > > lenses as to which you would recommend for portraiture/candid shots. > > 77mm Limited > > Bill

