Could someone explain "BOKEH" to me. I see the term quite often on this
forum and I think it has something to do with the out of focus background
part of a photograph, usually mentioned with portrait type lenses. I've
just never been real sure what it means.
As far as the various 100mm choices, I've used a 100 F2.8 for 20 years.
When I first got my OM-2n it was my only lens for quite a while. I like the
100mm perspective and this is my "Standard" lens. Recently I acquired a
100mm F2 with a bunch of Olympus gear that was too good a deal to pass up.
Since then I've used both 100s and was torn between which to keep. The F2
seemed to focus with a bit more snap and the extra speed is nice. On the
down side, it is a MUCH (520g vs. 230g) bigger/heavier lens. Even as much
of a Zuikoholic as I am, I couldn't justify having 2 100mm lenses. So I
solved the problem in what I think is the classic Zuikoholic manner.
Decided to keep the F2.8 and sell the F2 in order to get cash for a 90mm F2
Macro. That I can justify because the 90mm is not quite the perspective of
the 100mm, plus it will give 1:2 macro shots. Also that way I get to keep
my original lens.
By the way, thanks to another list member my 90mm F2 is on its way to my
house, It's been described as mint and I got it for my price of $650
including shipping from Korea. I'll let you know how it compares to the
100mm F2 when I get it.
Cheers!
Dave Shupe
kc7iek@xxxxxxxxx
Latitude 47° 43' 1" North, Longitude 122° 6' 15" West
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Scott Gomez
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 6:09 PM
To: 'olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: [OM] 100/2.8 vs 100/2 vs 135/2.8
Well, as usual, I'm on the horns of a dilemma. I've been thinking of doing
some "portrait" work. Nothing fancy, and certainly nothing professional.
Just some better shots of family.
There've been discussions here regarding the various 100mm Zuikos. I already
own a 135/2.8 Zuiko. So...
What's everyone's opinion? Is it worthwhile investing in either of the 100s
(and which one) for this type of shooting when I already have the 135? Is
there a good reason to own either of the 100s *other* than portraiture when
I already have the 135? Better bokeh with the 100 or something else I may be
unaware of?
Let's look at it from a practical standpoint--like that'll ever happen :-)
--not from the Zuikoholic standpoint. I already know the answer from the
Zuikoholic position quite well on my own (and that's what I'm trying to
fight off--or at least justify--at the moment).
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Scott Gomez
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