I've used this lens and got what I thought were very good/sharp results. Though the common opinion seems to be that it is a terrible lens Christian seems to like it and I've read several other accounts of people being fond of it. I admit that flare will be a problem without SMC, that's a given, contrast and sharpness seem good though. I've owned several 135/2.8s that were MUCH worse than this. The FA 138/2.8 actually doesn't seem a lot sharper, it does of course handle "sun in its face" much better. I have trouble buying the statement that this was designed as a "cheaply built consumer lens", the build quality seems excellent to me.
Have I just not experienced a "Great" 135 or is this lens being unfairly treated? What do you all think, any good or not? Don
