"Linney, Robert M SCC" wrote: > > I have Question on lens, My Christmas present to myself is going to be a new > or good used > lens. Either the SMC Pentax-FA 1:1,8 77mm Limited or The SMC Pentax-FA* > 1:1,4 85mm > (IF). Your input would really help. Thanks Bob.
Oh boy. Who gets to maintain the FAQ? This should be the first update. 77mm: Very compact, 1/2 a stop slower, probably a bit sharper at infinity focus. I don't focus much at infinity, so I don't know for certain. Bokeh is more 'normal'. Color and flare resistance is very good. 85mm: Big, 1/2 a stop faster. Has unusual bokeh which has been debated on this list for as long as I've been here. I like it, but it *is* a bit unusual. Color and flare resistance are good...color seems to be more neutral than the 77. Some people say this lens sucks at infinity, but like I said, I hardly ever shoot there. If I did, I'd probably be well stopped down. My feeling is you should get the 77 unless you need the speed or want to minimize DOF. I have both and have no plans to get rid of either. I tend to use the 85 since I like it's 'look', but carry the 77 when I'm traveling light. One more thing...we tend to think of them as interchangeable, but they *are* different focal lengths. tv - 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 .
