Wow have a look at this lenses performance 85mm f1.4

[Rocket Pooch]

Hi,

Was doing some reading for a new quick lens for my SLR and bumped into this little baby, looks like a great option for both normal SLR and Astro work.

http://www.lenstip.com/index.html?test=obiektywu&test_ob=166

And they are £225

Chris

[RobertM]

Yep but I think you get what you pay for to a certain extent.  I'm sure it would be fine for terrestrial but I'm not sure it's sharp enough in the corners for Astro use...

I've been doing a lot of research on 85mm lenses and if you have a Canon camera then the 85mm f1.8 is a really good option, even though it needs stopping down for astro work, and gets very good reviews.  Not sure about the Nikon equivalent though a friend is very pleased with his.  There is the Canon 85 f/1.2 but that's ten times the price

Can't argue with £225 though and it get's decent enough reviews.   If you want f/1.4 @85mm then there isn't much choice so it'll tempt a lot of people !

Will you give it a go ?

btw, Jacobs do lens hire and if you decide to buy that type of lens from them then the hire cost is refunded.

Robert

[Rocket Pooch]

I still have my 8" F4 to sort out so its unlikely I will try it.