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RE: [OM] 85mm f/2

Subject: RE: [OM] 85mm f/2
From: "Windrim, Brian" <brian@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:35:34 -0000
Cc: "'sinclair@xxxxxxxxxx'" <sinclair@xxxxxxxxxx>
Francisco Campos asked:

>> Is the 85 mm f/2 Zuiko a good lens? I'm wondering buying an one. Is it a
>> good one?

The Zuiko 85/2 is my favourite lens and many of my best pictures have been
made with it. It is particularly nice for available-light use and is very
easy to focus in dim conditions, even with a 1-series focusing screen.

I find the results be be very sharp, though it's not at its best when
wide open.

The 100/2 may be a bit better optically, but the 85 has the advantage of
being scarcely larger than a standard lens and of taking 49mm filters.

If you can find one at a reasonable price, I'd say buy it.

Good hunting.

-Brian

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