I haven't used any other 85mm than the M f2.0 but I find it to be a
wonderful lens on the D and Ds. One just sold on e-bay for not much
more than a couple hundred dollars. A bargain IMHO.
J and K Messervy wrote:
> I've heard nothing but praise for this lens and have to say that the sample
> pics I've seen taken with it are lovely. I'm doing more portraits (mainly
> of my kids) lately and am also considering doing my first wedding this year,
> so a fast, short telephoto is something I'd love to get.
>
> The problem seems to be that finding a 77 ltd (let alone affording one)
> appears quite difficult. I gather that Pentax is not keeping up with
> demand. From what I've seen of the DA70 ltd, I'd prefer the 77, for that
> extra speed and its reputation.
>
> Are they as hard to find as my web searching leads me to believe? Another
> option may be an old 85 1.8, but they're few and far between and also quite
> expensive when they do turn up.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> James
>
>
>
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