On Sun, Apr 23, 2000 at 07:58:46AM -0400, Chris Gengaro wrote:
> I am in need of a fast portrait/telephoto and therefore have been looking to
> buy the Zuiko 85 f2. Recently, I have begun to consider the 100 f2 instead.
> Perhaps I should say "in addition," but it seems to me that while having
> both lenses would be nice, there is really not a need for both.
Sure, the real solution would be to buy all of them, and don't forget the
90mm... *GRINN*
But there is no general advice. You must find out what fit
best for your personal need.
I wan`t to put your attention to keep in mind what other lenses you use.
Especially your next lenses around (the next one shorter and the longer one)
There is not too much use for prime lenses which are too close to each other.
That was my experience having 85 and 135mm. The 135 wasn`t too useful with a
85 mm, so I switched to 200mm and was happy.
On the other side there was not too much left to do for 50mm lenses and I
switched to 35/40mm.
So I think that if you already work with a 50mm lens, the 100mm would be a more
useful addition,
expecially when you plan to get a 35-70 or even 80mm zoom lens.
Frieder Faig
>
> Since I am going to buy, at some point, a 35-70 or 35-80 (if I can find
> one), I am seeking opinions regarding whether the 85 or the 100 is the way
> to go. I know the 100 is more expensive, but I don't want to base the
> decision on price.
>
>
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