On Sun, 28 Nov 2004, Pat Curran wrote: > Thanks to all who responded to my request for a rating of the above lens. > > Looks like it's one to avoid; pity as KEH have one rated 'bargain' ($94.00) > at the moment.
You can get a K135/3.5 or M135/3.5 easy with that kind of money. If you add customs and taxes (you are liable to those in Ireland, right?), even the 135/2.5 may be in reach. > It looks like the SMC 'M' lenses very often out do their newer 'A' stable > mates from what I can see reading PDML posts. Not easy to make that generalisation. SMC-A coatings are probably better for a start. > 2) When I upgrade to the * ist D next year, I want to carry over as much > compatibility as possible with my lenses. My understanding of the situation is that what you really lose is Tv and P modes. If you use them a lot, problem :-) Kostas
