If you think you have a use for this lens...

pinnacle wrote:

dougjgreen1 wrote:

pinnacle wrote:

Just buy it. I can't really add anything that hasn't already been said. The lens excels in everything you would want it to excel in. Razor sharp. very low in optical aberrations, coma, astigmatism, and distortion. Absolutely wonderful bokeh!

If you can justify the cost based on your style of photography, get one.

I went with the Sigma 60mm f2.8, as well as an adapted used Samyang 85mm f1.4, as well as $300 remaining in my pocket awaiting some other expenditure

Each of us makes our own choices and money is often a deciding factor. I just wasn't going to make the compromise you did and give up the opportunity to own what has come to be known as arguably one of the finest camera lenses ever designed. You do have extra cash to use as you wish. You have to decide to either carry two lenses or leave one at home. If you carry just the 60, you have a slower lens with less ability to isolate subject matter if desired and minus the highly regarded bokeh of the 75. If you carry just the 85, you have a bulkier lens with an adapter and no auto aperture and no auto focus.

The 75 isn't for everyone. I am just suggesting that potential buyers think long and hard about just how amazing this lens truly is.

Dan

I have never had a situation come up where I could not determine in advance whether the Sigma 60 or the Samyang 85 was going to be better for my particular purpose. Also, from what I've seen, the Sigma is every bit as great a lens as the Olympus 75mm is. IMHO, I felt that the Olympus 75mm would be the compromise - because it was neither as light and compact as the Sigma, nor quite as good as the Samyang 85mm for isolating subject matter.

The Samyahng 85mm (in Nikon mount) also has the absolute advantage of functioning with all 3 digital systems that I ever own and use:  4/3 DSLRs,  Micro 4/3. and Nikon DSLRs.