Originally posted by Marc Sabatella I suppose it goes without saying - but if it bears saying once, it bears repeating:
If you want that focal length, there are any number of really good and inexpensive options out there, if you don't need the camera to focus it for you. The M135/3.5 is very good, very inexpensive, and wonderfully compact. You can get even better IQ and up to a stop more speed by giving up a little in the price and size/weight department.
Yea, I have that in my bag as well as a few other old primes.
Have not had a chance to really give an outdoor test.
Based on your words, I am glad I have it.
I tried it indoors.
Looked ok under the low lighting.
But the closest focusing distance is in feet not inches.
I guess I was expecting to much.
But it is a beatiful compact SMC lens nonetheless.