There are several similar design lenses from Pentax (all 5 elements in similar arrangement). SMC PENTAX-M 135/3.5 is also very compact and sharp with afordable price. They are everywhere. The M120/2.8 is much more expensive than they should be now, I don't see the point to pay USD300 for one unless you really want it for some reason. More like a collective item imho.
regards, Alan Chan >I am looking for a compact medium tele whose main use would be available >light street photography and candid portraits. From looking at tech info >and user comments the best (perfect?) canidate I can find in the Pentax >line up is the M120/2.8. The only problem is I can't seem to find one for >sale. I also fear that when I do it will be priced out of my range due to >rarity. > >I'm wondering first off if some of you who have used this lens would agree >that it is right for the job. If so, what would be a fair price for one in >good optical/mechanical condition? And finally, can anyone suggest an >alternative lens, maybe a 3rd party? > >What appeals to me is the small size and weight for the focal length and >speed of the lens. It would see a lot of use on a MX at wide aperatures. >I currently have a zoom and a macro prime covering the focal range, neither >of which meets both my size and my speed criteria. _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
