| Latest Review Posted | SMC Pentax 85mm F1.8
From all lenses within this focal length category that I’ve used, this Pentax probably ticks the most boxes. It really doesn’t have any real weaknesses.
First of all, its K-Mount makes it easier to adapt than the M42 Takumar version. The lens is very usable wide open; there is really no need to stop down for crisp portraits, unless you want more DOF of course. There’s plenty of ‘pop’ already at f/1.8; post processing is not necessary. Contrast and colors of the lens are great. Build quality and smoothness of operation is second to none.
Bokeh is great as well, in this range only my Summicron 90/2 from 1976 has slightly better bokeh stopped down because of it’s perfectly round aperture. |
