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Pentaxor · 08-19-2009, 06:25 PM

I believe someone wants to get mugged really bad. I won't mind doing the honors. lol.

Naturephoto1P · 08-19-2009, 06:34 PM

Hmm 200mm F4 FA* Macro hmmm . . . . . . . .drool drool . . . . . the wife would plead justifiable homicide after she killed me.

wallyb · 08-19-2009, 06:39 PM

All I can say is WOW. And best of luck. Believe me if I had the money, you'd have nothing left!

k100d · 08-19-2009, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by aegisphan

Unfortunately, it has seen less use than it deserves because of the Sony 135 STF (nothing below $2k can beat this lens for portrait work).

interested in knowing which lens over $2k beats this for portrait work

aegisphan · 08-19-2009, 09:37 PM

Thank you all for looking.

@bdery: thank you for your kind word.

@k100d: I believe that would be the Contax Zeiss Jahre 85/1.2 50 or 60 years Anniversary. These are going for around 3k-5k. However, I've not had the chance to get one, so I can't say for sure. And from what I know, the Canon 85/1.2 II is not very sharp at wide open. On the other hand, the STF is so sharp at wide open, yet the bokeh is just unbeatable. This lens is the reason why I consider Sony system in the first place. Unfortunately, it's slow and MF only, so sometimes I wish I have the Zeiss 135mm as a backup.

By the way, I just find out about Leitax conversion, which allows Pentax user to use Leica R and Contax Zeiss lenses. The nice part is that it's a reversible process.

**Ash** · 08-19-2009, 10:39 PM

>1200 hits in just 24 hrs.

A lot of droolers on the forum passing by, but I wish you all the best Hiep!

**EsBee** · 08-19-2009, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by Ash

>1200 hits in just 24 hrs.

Sorry, it was me at least a hundred times coming back to look at the 85mm after counting my money.

aegisphan · 08-19-2009, 11:11 PM

To expedite my sale, I am open for reasonable offer. I hope I don't need to move these to evil-bay.

**Ash** · 08-20-2009, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by EsBee

Sorry, it was me at least a hundred times coming back to look at the 85mm after counting my money.

No matter how you arrange the dollars and cents, it still doesn't add up, eh?

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 08-20-2009, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by aegisphan

Thank you all for looking.

@bdery: thank you for your kind word.

@k100d: I believe that would be the Contax Zeiss Jahre 85/1.2 50 or 60 years Anniversary. These are going for around 3k-5k. However, I've not had the chance to get one, so I can't say for sure. And from what I know, the Canon 85/1.2 II is not very sharp at wide open. On the other hand, the STF is so sharp at wide open, yet the bokeh is just unbeatable. This lens is the reason why I consider Sony system in the first place. Unfortunately, it's slow and MF only, so sometimes I wish I have the Zeiss 135mm as a backup.

By the way, I just find out about Leitax conversion, which allows Pentax user to use Leica R and Contax Zeiss lenses. The nice part is that it's a reversible process.

The Pentax A*85/1.4 beats the Canon 85/1.2 on most points according to this test: Canon 85mm f1.2 L (Mark II) vs. Pentax SMC-A* 85mm f1.4

The A*85 is usually considered sharper than the FA*85 and to my experience, the Pentax A*135/1.8 is sharper than the A*85.

So I think you seriously should include the A*85 and A*135 on that list, and you can get them for around 1kEuro and 2kEuro, respectively, so at least the A*85 gives you a sub-2k$.

My wife would not be happy if I bought the FA*200 macro in stead of renovating the bathroom...but perhaps I can sell the car...they supposedly only built 900 copies of that lens...

Bramela · 08-20-2009, 01:33 AM

Dave says " What's a kidney worth?", as I drool over these lenses I can only think
"What's a marriage worth?"

legacyb4 · 08-20-2009, 06:30 AM

That's like... $1 billion dollars <evil cackle, raised pinky>!

Seriously though, that's a seriously nice collection of glass, not to mention all in one camera bag!

Almost scared to ask what on the Sony side is so attractive that you'd be willing to walk away from lenses like these?

aegisphan · 08-20-2009, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by legacyb4

That's like... $1 billion dollars <evil cackle, raised pinky>!

Seriously though, that's a seriously nice collection of glass, not to mention all in one camera bag!

Almost scared to ask what on the Sony side is so attractive that you'd be willing to walk away from lenses like these?

Well, for primes, Sony/Minolta wouldn't do except for telephoto end. However, right now, Sony is just more flexible for me.

Runner · 08-20-2009, 08:20 AM

Hello,
PM sent.

aegisphan · 08-20-2009, 08:54 AM

PM Replied.

08-20-2009, 06:30 AM	#27
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Posts: 1,784 Feedback Score: 9 (100%)	That's like... $1 billion dollars <evil cackle, raised pinky>! Seriously though, that's a seriously nice collection of glass, not to mention all in one camera bag! Almost scared to ask what on the Sony side is so attractive that you'd be willing to walk away from lenses like these? Last edited by legacyb4; 08-21-2009 at 08:49 AM. Reason: Removed pricing notes due to request by moderator

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08-19-2009, 06:25 PM	#16
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 6,513 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	I believe someone wants to get mugged really bad. I won't mind doing the honors. lol.

08-19-2009, 06:34 PM	#17
Naturephoto1P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lighthouse Point, Florida Posts: 144 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	Hmm 200mm F4 FA* Macro hmmm . . . . . . . .drool drool . . . . . the wife would plead justifiable homicide after she killed me.

08-19-2009, 06:39 PM	#18
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Posts: 1,881 Feedback Score: 101 (100%)	All I can say is WOW. And best of luck. Believe me if I had the money, you'd have nothing left!

08-19-2009, 08:31 PM	#19
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911 Feedback Score: 31 (100%)	Originally posted by aegisphan Unfortunately, it has seen less use than it deserves because of the Sony 135 STF (nothing below $2k can beat this lens for portrait work). interested in knowing which lens over $2k beats this for portrait work

08-19-2009, 09:37 PM	#20
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815 Feedback Score: 20 (100%) Original Poster	Thank you all for looking. @bdery: thank you for your kind word. @k100d: I believe that would be the Contax Zeiss Jahre 85/1.2 50 or 60 years Anniversary. These are going for around 3k-5k. However, I've not had the chance to get one, so I can't say for sure. And from what I know, the Canon 85/1.2 II is not very sharp at wide open. On the other hand, the STF is so sharp at wide open, yet the bokeh is just unbeatable. This lens is the reason why I consider Sony system in the first place. Unfortunately, it's slow and MF only, so sometimes I wish I have the Zeiss 135mm as a backup. By the way, I just find out about Leitax conversion, which allows Pentax user to use Leica R and Contax Zeiss lenses. The nice part is that it's a reversible process.

08-19-2009, 10:39 PM	#21
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Posts: 23,920 Feedback Score: 36 (100%)	>1200 hits in just 24 hrs. A lot of droolers on the forum passing by, but I wish you all the best Hiep!

08-19-2009, 11:05 PM	#22
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739 Feedback Score: 39 (100%)	Originally posted by Ash >1200 hits in just 24 hrs. Sorry, it was me at least a hundred times coming back to look at the 85mm after counting my money.

08-19-2009, 11:11 PM	#23
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815 Feedback Score: 20 (100%) Original Poster	To expedite my sale, I am open for reasonable offer. I hope I don't need to move these to evil-bay.

08-20-2009, 12:27 AM	#24
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Posts: 23,920 Feedback Score: 36 (100%)	Originally posted by EsBee Sorry, it was me at least a hundred times coming back to look at the 85mm after counting my money. No matter how you arrange the dollars and cents, it still doesn't add up, eh?

08-20-2009, 01:22 AM	#25
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 3,374 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	Originally posted by aegisphan Thank you all for looking. @bdery: thank you for your kind word. @k100d: I believe that would be the Contax Zeiss Jahre 85/1.2 50 or 60 years Anniversary. These are going for around 3k-5k. However, I've not had the chance to get one, so I can't say for sure. And from what I know, the Canon 85/1.2 II is not very sharp at wide open. On the other hand, the STF is so sharp at wide open, yet the bokeh is just unbeatable. This lens is the reason why I consider Sony system in the first place. Unfortunately, it's slow and MF only, so sometimes I wish I have the Zeiss 135mm as a backup. By the way, I just find out about Leitax conversion, which allows Pentax user to use Leica R and Contax Zeiss lenses. The nice part is that it's a reversible process. The Pentax A85/1.4 beats the Canon 85/1.2 on most points according to this test: Canon 85mm f1.2 L (Mark II) vs. Pentax SMC-A 85mm f1.4 The A85 is usually considered sharper than the FA85 and to my experience, the Pentax A135/1.8 is sharper than the A85. So I think you seriously should include the A85 and A135 on that list, and you can get them for around 1kEuro and 2kEuro, respectively, so at least the A85 gives you a sub-2k$. My wife would not be happy if I bought the FA200 macro in stead of renovating the bathroom...but perhaps I can sell the car...they supposedly only built 900 copies of that lens...

08-20-2009, 01:33 AM	#26
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 5,284 Feedback Score: 59 (100%)	Dave says " What's a kidney worth?", as I drool over these lenses I can only think "What's a marriage worth?"

08-20-2009, 07:37 AM	#28
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815 Feedback Score: 20 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by legacyb4 That's like... $1 billion dollars <evil cackle, raised pinky>! Seriously though, that's a seriously nice collection of glass, not to mention all in one camera bag! Almost scared to ask what on the Sony side is so attractive that you'd be willing to walk away from lenses like these? Well, for primes, Sony/Minolta wouldn't do except for telephoto end. However, right now, Sony is just more flexible for me.

08-20-2009, 08:20 AM	#29
Runner Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 4 (100%)	Hello, PM sent.

08-20-2009, 08:54 AM	#30
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815 Feedback Score: 20 (100%) Original Poster	PM Replied.

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