Re: FS: some classic lenses

2003-03-03 Thread Mike Johnston
Oh, oh, oh, I know exactly how you feel! I have a 77 ltd an M85/2 and an 85/1.8 I know that one has to go and that it has to be the 85/1.8 but I just can't make myself do it. Well then DON'T! It's not a _sin_ to have three different medium telephotos, you know. --Mike

Re: FS: some classic lenses

2003-03-03 Thread Mike Johnston
I am considering selling the following lenses; most in very good condition unless otherwise noted: [snip] 85/1.8 TBD Still not sure I can bear to part with it. Johnston's Seventh Law of Photography: Never sell a good lens. --Lawbreaker Mike

Re: FS: some classic lenses

2003-03-03 Thread Th. Stach
Mike Johnston schrieb: Oh, oh, oh, I know exactly how you feel! I have a 77 ltd an M85/2 and an 85/1.8 I know that one has to go and that it has to be the 85/1.8 but I just can't make myself do it. Well then DON'T! It's not a _sin_ to have three different medium telephotos, you know.

Re: FS: some classic lenses

2003-03-03 Thread Chris Brogden
On Mon, 3 Mar 2003, Th. Stach wrote: In my case I'm not shure about that. I've long been using the M 85/2.0 and now have the FA*85/1.4 - do I still need the M 85/2? Not shure... What would one get for such lens? Lately they've been selling on the PDML for around $200-$250 US. chris

Re: FS: some classic lenses

2003-03-03 Thread Mike Johnston
Hm, not a sin... In my case I'm not shure about that. I've long been using the M 85/2.0 and now have the FA*85/1.4 - do I still need the M 85/2? Not shure... What would one get for such lens? One could get as much as $50! Send me your M85, I'll send you a check immediately! No?

Re: FS: some classic lenses

2003-03-02 Thread wendy beard
At 06:47 PM 02/03/2003 -0500, Stan wrote: 85/1.8 TBD Still not sure I can bear to part with it. Oh, oh, oh, I know exactly how you feel! I have a 77 ltd an M85/2 and an 85/1.8 I know that one has to go and that it has to be the 85/1.8 but I just can't make myself do it. Wendy Beard, Ottawa,

FS: some classic lenses

2003-03-02 Thread Paul Franklin Stregevsky
Stan, Your ambivalence toward selling the 85/1.8K tells you all you need to know. Don't do it! You'll regret it. I sold my 85/1.8 screwmount, and even though I don't like using screwmount adapters, that lens was simply the best-built lens I've ever used; I still mourn for it. At least the