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I want a prime in the 65-90 range. suggestions?

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assface
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im looking for something in the sub-200 range, and i'm ok with it being made for a film camera or manual focus, similar to the Helios 44-2 (which i own).

here is one ive been trying to find, but dont know about the quality.

http://forum.mflenses.com/mitakon-mc-85mm-f2-made-in-china-t30160.html

anyone have any other suggestions for tele primes?
May 29 2011 6:45PM
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ChucklesNorman.
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I've heard good things about the Nikon Nikkor 85mm 2.0

Here is a comparison.

May 29 2011 7:04PM
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michelle
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Canon 85mm 1.8
May 29 2011 7:05PM
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assface
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i have def looked at the canon 85 1.8 but its a little pricey for my range, and i have more fun using the manual focus lenses
May 29 2011 7:11PM
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assface
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i should add that i shoot canon but can adapt things to canon
May 29 2011 7:12PM
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ChucklesNorman.
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I would also look into the Rokinon 85mm F/1.4, It's closer to your $200 price range.

May 29 2011 7:18PM
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S.C
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pentax m50 f/1.4 its goes for like $120 on ebay. too close to a 44mm, but look into any pentax primes in the range you want. then get it on ebay.
May 29 2011 7:55PM
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solitaryman
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I got mine for 50 on craigslist haha! I second the motion for the rokinon 85 1.4 it's a damn nice piece of glass. You also may be able to find it cheaper under the comany name Samyang. Other than that just look for m42 lenses.
May 29 2011 9:30PM
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TijmenDal
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Just to add something here:
The Rokinon is a rebranded Samyang lens.
Other rebrands include Vivitar and Walimex. So you're good with any of them.

Beautiful lens as well, though I wouldn't know how well it compares versus the Nikon (as long as you don't need the f/1.4)
May 30 2011 5:45PM
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assface
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bump for more suggestions
May 31 2011 5:05AM
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