This was my chain of reasoning, and hence I have the FA 100 2.8. It's a heavy lens, but it's sharp and has a very solid feel. The adjustable feel of the focus ring is very good for manual work (macro of portrait). Unless money or weight is a real problem, save up and go for this one.
It also has that "barrel" aesthetic that Pentax seems to favor lately. . . Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/10/03 02:54PM >>> Gregory L. Hansen wrote: > They need to tempt users to new lenses, not introduce compatibility > issues. They would tempt me with a nice AF portrait lens. Let's see: FA 77 - greta lens, but too short focal length FA 85 - too expensive, a little bit short, great for indoor only FA 100/2.8 macro - right focal length, great lens expensive, and hey, it's a macro FA 100/3.5 macro - right focal length, nice price, a little slow, again a macro FA 135/2.8 - nice focal length, would be great except it's quite soft. So where's that killer portrait lens ? I was looking hard and my best bet was the 100/2.8 macro. cheers, caveman
