Between 50mm & 100mm

Guys,

What are my options for a prime lens in between the sizes stated in the thread title?

I know about the Sigma 85mm 1.4, but it's like trying to find rocking horse poo in a magical unicorn field....

Thanks,
Ian

There's a pile of Rockin Horse Poop here....
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/fs---sigma-85mm-f1-4-ex-dg-hsm--boxed--co...

Note to self....

Use forum search... not fecking Google!!

I can see why theyre rare'ish.... epic results. I'll see if you still have it at the end of next month. Van is in for servicing and MOT at present. So need to cough up for that n'hope nowt drastic on MOT!!

If all well and nowt stupid happens between now and end of NOV...

I may be able to pester you further!!

In addition to the 85mm lenses, the Sigma 70mm f2.8 macro is superb for ... macro. Then there is the Pentax FA 77mm f1.8 ltd, which has acquired near-legendary status for normal use and can do nice things with a tube attached. It's horses for courses, so which course do you want your horse to run on then we can suggest which horse to buy/beg/borrow?

Steve

If i got the Sigma 70mm, i would have the trio. I have already got the 50 and 105 macro

I have used the classic M series 85mm f2 for years and still love the images it produces.

Maybe check out a super-multi-coated Takumar 85mm/1.8 (or of the other variants)? I wouldn’t be without mine and they’re such marvellous pieces of engineering that have really stood the test of time.

Old school.... now there's a toy

The M 85/2 is a lovely lens, but if you really want to shake things up there is the D-FA 85 1.4

SRS have one...
https://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/dpt/used-equipment/used-sigma-ex-dg-70mm-f28-m...

Is it greedy to have 3 macro lenses????

Certainly not. I have seven (from 25mm to 180mm) plus tubes and a Raynox macro conversion lens. And then there are the reversing rings and coupling ring... And I'm not a greedy person - just someone who wants a macro lens for every occasion .

Steve