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Is the 85 mm f/2 Zuiko a good lens? I'm wondering buying an one. Is it a
good one?
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virtually every lens ever made in the last 30 years in the 85mm to 105mm
focal range is a good lens. it really is hard to find a bad one,
and the 85/2 is no exception.
so, yes, the 85/2 is a good lens. however, there are a fair number
of really stellar lenses in this range, such as the 100/2 Zuiko
or the 105/2.5 Nikkor, and I think it is a fair evaluation to say
that the 85/2 Zuiko is not the equal of these two. On the other hand,
the 85/2 Zuiko is quite compact for an 85mm lens, about the size of
a standard 50mm lens for non-OM cameras. As a result, my own take
on teh 85/2 is it is a lens I'd use if I needed a fast, short tele
that was compact. otherwise, I think the 100/2 Zuiko is the way to
go if you want an f/2 short tele.
Joseph
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