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Re: [OM] 85/2

Subject: Re: [OM] 85/2
From: Richard Schaetzl <Richard.Schaetzl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 15:48:52 +0100
Joseph wrote:

> 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.  

In my experiance the 100mm/2.8 fares quite well.

> 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 is the 100mm/2.8, which is also has a little bit less weight.

> 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.

But don´t forget the 100mm/2.8

>  otherwise, I think the 100/2 Zuiko is the way to
> go if you want an f/2 short tele.


Regards

Richard



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