Originally posted by mars76 Hi All,
I recently bought a Pentax-M 85mm/1.2 and wondering what disadvantages it might have when compared to 85mm/1.8 or 85mm/1.9.
Is f2 comparable to 1.8f and 1.9f when it comes to quality.
Thanks
you meant f1:2 right? IQ are great. the f2 is compact and I love the creamy DOF rendering. great for B and W photography and very vivid and lively colors. very sharp.
the only weakness the f2 has is the color blooming and occasional fringing at wide apertures. the blooming could be annoying and sometimes pleasing depending on what you shoot. the blooming effect is great for Black and White. to avoid blooming in color, stop down to f5.6 or f8. using the M85 is like shooting an old uncorrected lens which is amazing for portraiture and abstract work.
Last edited by Pentaxor; 10-03-2014 at 08:30 AM.