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DogLover · 03-25-2011, 09:32 PM

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I had it pre-ordered for $810 at Abe's of Maine almost a year ago when they used to discount all Sigma's 10%. Not sure if they would have honored that, but I think they probably would have. They are currently selling it for $939 after you put it in your cart.

Pentaxor · 03-27-2011, 12:03 AM

I might get one next month. I still have to ask permission though.

yeatzee · 03-27-2011, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

I might get one next month. I still have to ask permission though.

please keep us up to date! I want to see some pentax samples!

Pentaxor · 03-27-2011, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by yeatzee

please keep us up to date! I want to see some pentax samples!

we'll see. aside from a permission, I'm also seriously contemplating on which system I would get one for.

yeatzee · 03-27-2011, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

we'll see. aside from a permission, I'm also seriously contemplating on which system I would get one for.

still debating the sigma body?

Pentaxor · 03-28-2011, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by yeatzee

still debating the sigma body?

Yeah or a Full-Frame.

GeneV · 03-28-2011, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

I'm not aware of the pricing of the M85 nowadays, but I got mine for $200 about a year ago. the out of focus rendering is great honestly speaking. I can only imagine the rendering if it were f1.4. very sharp and contrasty. also, I love the vivid colors. too bad the blue fringing at wider apertures can really be annoying. but for B&W, it is quite of a powerhouse. if I ever get the Sigma in the future, I would have to see if would still be worth keeping.

Like so many of the better M lenses, it has increased. It is $300 now for a "Bargain" grade at KEH. I've been tempted by the M85 several times. The biggest drawback for me is no wireless P-TTL flash, and how much do I need just 8 more mm over the FA77 if it is not faster?

yeatzee · 03-28-2011, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

Yeah or a Full-Frame.

this lens on FF = incredible. if you can afford it, nothing will beat that DOF control

Pentaxor · 03-28-2011, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

Like so many of the better M lenses, it has increased. It is $300 now for a "Bargain" grade at KEH. I've been tempted by the M85 several times. The biggest drawback for me is no wireless P-TTL flash, and how much do I need just 8 more mm over the FA77 if it is not faster?

WOW !$300 for a bargain grade? I do understand the need for P-TTL wireless and the great convenience it gives. but for the 8mm difference, I seem to prefer the focal length magnification of the 85mm like how it displays facial features and rendering of individuals. this maybe negligible for a few people especially if FOV was concerned. I'm not aware if your need for faster aperture is for speed or DOF, but if it's for DOF, the difference between the two would be more on the character rather than the depth itself. both lenses display great and different out of focus character and I don't think anyone could go wrong with either lenses. maybe the FA77 has advantage for functionality (AF) and some corrections over the M85, the M85 however has this certain look that shows in an 85mm.

yeatzee · 03-28-2011, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

WOW !$300 for a bargain grade? I do understand the need for P-TTL wireless and the great convenience it gives. but for the 8mm difference, I seem to prefer the focal length magnification of the 85mm like how it displays facial features and rendering of individuals. this maybe negligible for a few people especially if FOV was concerned. I'm not aware if your need for faster aperture is for speed or DOF, but if it's for DOF, the difference between the two would be more on the character rather than the depth itself. both lenses display great and different out of focus character and I don't think anyone could go wrong with either lenses. maybe the FA77 has advantage for functionality (AF) and some corrections over the M85, the M85 however has this certain look that shows in an 85mm.

I was always under the impression that KEH was really only used if you needed/wanted X lens and didn't feel like dealing with ebay since the price was always lised far above normal ebay prices. Im pretty sure one can still get M 85mm's for the mid to low $200's if they can live without a picture perfect exterior wise copy (light marks on the aperture ring, etc.)

hoanpham · 03-28-2011, 02:16 PM

$300 ?? Can't be. There are several buy-it-now on ebay
- takumar 85 f1.9 for approx $300
- M85 $245

yeatzee · 03-28-2011, 02:48 PM

someone should definitely jump on this:
SMC PENTAX-M 85mm Lens f2 | eBay

I paid about the same for mine (thanks a lot Jay!

), but this comes with the hood

Worth every penny IMO

hoanpham · 03-28-2011, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by yeatzee

someone should definitely jump on this:
SMC PENTAX-M 85mm Lens f2 | eBay

I think all the hype about 85mm from this forum drives the price of M85 up. It comes with UV filter too ;-) Very nice piece. I would jump on it if I am not already own this lens. I m missing the hood too.

yeatzee · 03-28-2011, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by hoanpham

I think all the hype about 85mm from this forum drives the price of M85 up. It comes with UV filter too ;-) Very nice piece. I would jump on it if I am not already own this lens. I m missing the hood too.

I've got two of them

(the hood that is

)

Pentaxor · 03-28-2011, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by yeatzee

I've got two of them

(the hood that is

)

send me the other one.

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03-25-2011, 09:32 PM	#106
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I had it pre-ordered for $810 at Abe's of Maine almost a year ago when they used to discount all Sigma's 10%. Not sure if they would have honored that, but I think they probably would have. They are currently selling it for $939 after you put it in your cart.

03-27-2011, 12:03 AM	#107
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	I might get one next month. I still have to ask permission though.

03-27-2011, 06:46 PM	#108
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by Pentaxor I might get one next month. I still have to ask permission though. please keep us up to date! I want to see some pentax samples!

03-27-2011, 07:27 PM	#109
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by yeatzee please keep us up to date! I want to see some pentax samples! we'll see. aside from a permission, I'm also seriously contemplating on which system I would get one for.

03-27-2011, 09:35 PM	#110
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by Pentaxor we'll see. aside from a permission, I'm also seriously contemplating on which system I would get one for. still debating the sigma body?

03-28-2011, 09:38 AM	#111
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by yeatzee still debating the sigma body? Yeah or a Full-Frame.

03-28-2011, 11:12 AM	#112
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by Pentaxor I'm not aware of the pricing of the M85 nowadays, but I got mine for $200 about a year ago. the out of focus rendering is great honestly speaking. I can only imagine the rendering if it were f1.4. very sharp and contrasty. also, I love the vivid colors. too bad the blue fringing at wider apertures can really be annoying. but for B&W, it is quite of a powerhouse. if I ever get the Sigma in the future, I would have to see if would still be worth keeping. Like so many of the better M lenses, it has increased. It is $300 now for a "Bargain" grade at KEH. I've been tempted by the M85 several times. The biggest drawback for me is no wireless P-TTL flash, and how much do I need just 8 more mm over the FA77 if it is not faster?

03-28-2011, 11:14 AM	#113
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by Pentaxor Yeah or a Full-Frame. this lens on FF = incredible. if you can afford it, nothing will beat that DOF control

03-28-2011, 01:59 PM	#114
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by GeneV Like so many of the better M lenses, it has increased. It is $300 now for a "Bargain" grade at KEH. I've been tempted by the M85 several times. The biggest drawback for me is no wireless P-TTL flash, and how much do I need just 8 more mm over the FA77 if it is not faster? WOW !$300 for a bargain grade? I do understand the need for P-TTL wireless and the great convenience it gives. but for the 8mm difference, I seem to prefer the focal length magnification of the 85mm like how it displays facial features and rendering of individuals. this maybe negligible for a few people especially if FOV was concerned. I'm not aware if your need for faster aperture is for speed or DOF, but if it's for DOF, the difference between the two would be more on the character rather than the depth itself. both lenses display great and different out of focus character and I don't think anyone could go wrong with either lenses. maybe the FA77 has advantage for functionality (AF) and some corrections over the M85, the M85 however has this certain look that shows in an 85mm.

03-28-2011, 02:12 PM	#115
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by Pentaxor WOW !$300 for a bargain grade? I do understand the need for P-TTL wireless and the great convenience it gives. but for the 8mm difference, I seem to prefer the focal length magnification of the 85mm like how it displays facial features and rendering of individuals. this maybe negligible for a few people especially if FOV was concerned. I'm not aware if your need for faster aperture is for speed or DOF, but if it's for DOF, the difference between the two would be more on the character rather than the depth itself. both lenses display great and different out of focus character and I don't think anyone could go wrong with either lenses. maybe the FA77 has advantage for functionality (AF) and some corrections over the M85, the M85 however has this certain look that shows in an 85mm. I was always under the impression that KEH was really only used if you needed/wanted X lens and didn't feel like dealing with ebay since the price was always lised far above normal ebay prices. Im pretty sure one can still get M 85mm's for the mid to low $200's if they can live without a picture perfect exterior wise copy (light marks on the aperture ring, etc.)

03-28-2011, 02:16 PM	#116
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	$300 ?? Can't be. There are several buy-it-now on ebay - takumar 85 f1.9 for approx $300 - M85 $245

03-28-2011, 02:48 PM	#117
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	someone should definitely jump on this: SMC PENTAX-M 85mm Lens f2 \| eBay I paid about the same for mine (thanks a lot Jay! ), but this comes with the hood Worth every penny IMO

03-28-2011, 03:08 PM	#118
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	Originally posted by yeatzee someone should definitely jump on this: SMC PENTAX-M 85mm Lens f2 \| eBay I think all the hype about 85mm from this forum drives the price of M85 up. It comes with UV filter too ;-) Very nice piece. I would jump on it if I am not already own this lens. I m missing the hood too.

03-28-2011, 03:18 PM	#119
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by hoanpham I think all the hype about 85mm from this forum drives the price of M85 up. It comes with UV filter too ;-) Very nice piece. I would jump on it if I am not already own this lens. I m missing the hood too. I've got two of them (the hood that is )

03-28-2011, 03:22 PM	#120
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by yeatzee I've got two of them (the hood that is ) send me the other one.

Sigma 85mm 1.4, A game changer???

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