Damien Molineaux
03-01-2007, 12:14 AM
Evin and other knowledgeable people,
Thank you for your great input, Evin in particular, this Lens Tests forum is an incredible tool. I'm building myself a set of Nikon lenses for my future Red. I've already found a 17-35, a 50 f/1.4 AI, and a 105 f/2.5 AI. I'm still looking for an 85, a 135 and a 180. My budget being somewhat limited, Evin having often recommended two versions of same length lenses (such as 105mm f/2 and f/2.5), I'm going for the cheaper versions. This option is not proposed in the case of the 135mm where there is only mention of the f/2. While I am this is a beautiful lens, I've only found one and it is outrageously expensive, while f/2.8s are quite common. Anybody have experience with one and can share his opinion please?
Cheers,
Damien
Thank you for your great input, Evin in particular, this Lens Tests forum is an incredible tool. I'm building myself a set of Nikon lenses for my future Red. I've already found a 17-35, a 50 f/1.4 AI, and a 105 f/2.5 AI. I'm still looking for an 85, a 135 and a 180. My budget being somewhat limited, Evin having often recommended two versions of same length lenses (such as 105mm f/2 and f/2.5), I'm going for the cheaper versions. This option is not proposed in the case of the 135mm where there is only mention of the f/2. While I am this is a beautiful lens, I've only found one and it is outrageously expensive, while f/2.8s are quite common. Anybody have experience with one and can share his opinion please?
Cheers,
Damien