Hi Norm! You have me rather curious now. I know there are two versions of the SMCT 135/2.5. This is the one with a 6 element, 6 group configuration like the SMCP 135/2.5, which is highly regarded. I was assuming they were identical lenses optically, is this not the case? I haven't had the chance to try this one yet as it is a bleak and rainy day again. :-( I know very little about the Pentax SM stuff other than the fact that my 85/1.9 is a real sweetheart, and my ST 35/2.8 is rather a dog.
Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Norman Baugher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 6:52 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: (Sort of a) 135/2.5 for cheap! > > > I was just being a bit humorous, the lens doesn't have the greatest > reputation. However, considering the fact that you can get an M135 for > about $50, I'd say it's in the ballpark. > Norm > > Don Sanderson wrote: > > >I was just wondering why Norm thought $25 was the right price, I > thought it rather good. > >It is the 6 element version according to the number stamped on > the auto/manual control. > >The AOHC web site lists both types. > >Oh well doesn't matter, we'll see if takes good "pichers", > that's what counts. ;-) > > > > >
