A* 85/1.4, A* 135/1.8

[P. J. Alling]

Cotty thought enough of the A*85 to cruelly disfigure one to mate it 
with his Canon...

I've always wanted the 135mm f1.8, it would make a wonderful ~200mm, (as 
preforming the roll of), on an APS digital camera.  However at those 
prices I guess I just have to settle for my 135f 2.5 and put up with the 
exposure inconvenience. 

syb vis wrote:
> I thought I read somewhere that the 85/1.8 was a better - and more
> legendary - lens than the /1.4 But I am not sure. You may want to know
> this:
>
> http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/showproduct.php?product=124&cat=28
>
> 1000 dollar is a lot of money. On the other hand: you have the
> opportunitiy  to examine the lens yourself BEFORE buying.
>
> Don't know about the 135. There is however 1 review: bet you found it
> yourself, too...
>
> http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/showproduct.php?product=120&cat=28
>
> Good luck! (& send me a PM if you choose NOT to buy one of them.
>
> Syb
>
>
>
> 2007/8/7, Kamiel Wanrooij <kmile at xs4all.nl>:
>   
>> (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
>>
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