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*tranq78* · 08-07-2008, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Adam

Since the item doesn't seem to be for sale any longer, I'm moving this thread to General Talk.

I gotta say this is one heck of a lens. Images, wide open, are creamy smooth and highlights take on a specular glow that really complements the shallow depth of field. I've read on the 'net that some people think wide open images are "soft". But I don't really think this is the case - the in focus parts of my images are scary sharp and the bokeh transition is oh so buttery smooth; maybe this is what is being criticized as "soft"? (Disclaimer: I'm not saying others are wrong, this is just not my experience).

The A*135 is superb for creative, shallow depth of field photography. A perfect pair-up for short, manual focus telephoto primes is to own both the A*85 and A*135.

08-07-2008, 08:59 AM	#12
tranq78 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Gallery Photos: 14 Posts: 464	Originally Posted by Adam Since the item doesn't seem to be for sale any longer, I'm moving this thread to General Talk. I gotta say this is one heck of a lens. Images, wide open, are creamy smooth and highlights take on a specular glow that really complements the shallow depth of field. I've read on the 'net that some people think wide open images are "soft". But I don't really think this is the case - the in focus parts of my images are scary sharp and the bokeh transition is oh so buttery smooth; maybe this is what is being criticized as "soft"? (Disclaimer: I'm not saying others are wrong, this is just not my experience). The A135 is superb for creative, shallow depth of field photography. A perfect pair-up for short, manual focus telephoto primes is to own both the A85 and A*135.