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Re: [OM] 100 f2.8 vs 85 f2

Subject: Re: [OM] 100 f2.8 vs 85 f2
From: "Shawn Wright" <swright@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 10:56:23 -0800
On  9 Sep 98 at 8:03, Richard Dale wrote:

> Although I have used the 100 f2.8 for many years finding it my most used
> lens/focal length I have now decided to replace it with an 85 f2 (which I
> haven't taken delivery of yet).
> I found the only disadvantage with the 100 was that it was a too long for
> studio portraits. As they are very close together re. focal length I had
> intended selling the 100. I don't really like using a 50mm for portraits.
> Has anyone on the list had any experience in using both lenses, I assume
> the 85 f2 to be
> (probably slightly) superior in optical quality, is this so?

I've never done a direct comparison with the 100/2.8, but I chose my 85/2 
because it seemed the perfect length, and I wanted the extra stop. It is now my 
most used lens, and produces very sharp and contrasty results.

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Shawn Wright
Computer Systems Manager
Shawnigan Lake School
250-743-6240
swright@xxxxxxxxx

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