Portrait Lens Advice

I would like to hear what would be a great lens for my film camera (MZ-6) for doing my street portraits.

For a year now Ive used the K-5 and DA 50 135mm but want something around the 85 - 100 range for film stuff.

Anyone who has experience of using the M 85mm F2 or Samyang 1.4 please let me know!

Cheers

The SMC Pentax-M 85mm f/2 lens was never one of my favourites, I found the SMC Pentax-M 100mm f/2.8 to be much better. If you can get one of those, or the more expensive A version, then buy it like a shot. Lovely rendering.

My favourite portrait lens from my film days was the Sigma 105mm EX DG APO macro, available for Pentax also I believe.

Thanks guys

Delving into the bay now

Another vote for the M100 2.8

I've had mine since about 1978 and I wouldn't let it go

I was looking for an affordable portrait lens, looking at the M85 and Samyang 85mm too, and was offered a K85, its a lovely piece of glass, even better on 35mm film.
Its sharp enough from f1.8 and super sharp stopped down a bit. I got mine off here (lennybloke) for £250 IIRC, a bargain!

K85 on film:

Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Cyprus 2014 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Viv 1 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Viv 3 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

On Digital:


Dexter by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Lilly Flower by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Viv @ Durdle Door by RSdesignUK, on Flickr


Flower Study 8 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

Its nice and compact, a LOT smaller than the Samyang 85mm and other f1.4 lenses.


SMC Pentax 85mm f1.8 by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

And size compared to my K55 f1.8 (which itself is quite small)

Pentax 'K' Lenses by RSdesignUK, on Flickr

What a fabulous selection of photos.

Thank you very much for your input!

Oh that full frame goodness. Thanks for sharing hoopsontoast, I got a real kick out of those photos

Thank you, its probably my favourite lens. The FA20-35 is second....