Both of the lenses are very good. I have them both. I do tend to use the 85 F1.4 more than the 135 F1.8. When I was doing newspaper work, they were both used a lot for low light photography. If you can put the money out, buy them, maybe you get at a lower price as some kind of deal..Joe
At 08:00 AM 8/7/07, you wrote: >(This message is a repost, since I got an error back last time) > >Hi, > >I just got the opportunity to buy one or both of these lenses (A* 85/1.4 and >A* 135/1.8). As far as I've read and heard, these two are legendary >performers from the manual product range. They appear to be somewhat rare, >so I would rather not miss out on the opportunity to buy them. I haven't >seen them being offered anywhere the past few years, at least not anywhere >near where I live (Amsterdam). > >The only thing is their price. The 85/1.4 goes for around $1000, the 135/1.8 >for $2000. Apart from their specs, rarity, and the fact that they are >somewhat a collector's item, are they worth anywhere near these prices? And >is their 'status' overrated? > >Hope to hear some of your thoughts on these two lenses, would hate to spend >$3000 if it's not worth it. Thanks. > >Regards, > >Kamiel > > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >[email protected] >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
