I understand that, I was mentioning the budget factor which affects some
purchasers. :) Like me. No arguing the 85's superiority.
Bryan Pilati
OM-2n; IS-3
Va-USA
Disclaimer: I'm always joking
unless I should be serious.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John A. Lind" <jlind@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 6:23 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] 85/2 subject matter
> At 16:00 7/30/02, Ag Schnozz wrote:
> >Inquiring minds want to know...
>
> [snip]
>
>
> >Why was the 85/2 twice as expensive as the 100/2.8 back in 1978?
>
> In spite of a slightly shorter focal length the 85/2 is twice as bright.
>
> -- John
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