Stephen,
First, welcome to the family.
You ask a tough question, because they are all EXCELLENT lenses. No
question that the 100/2 is a wonderful lens, but you hit on a couple of
important points -- weight and cost (not to mention 55mm filters). Many on
the list sing its praises and I liked it too, but don't own one anymore.
I also like the 100/2.8 which is one of the best values in the Zuiko line. A
fine lens and priced incredibly low.
Right in the middle price-wise is the 85/2, which is the one of the three I
still own. Simply a wonderful lens. Small, light, sharp, fast -- pretty much
everything I look for in a lens.
Now the true Zuikoholic would say: buy them all and compare them yourself --
and then don't sell any of them.
Tom
> Please forgive my question as I am certain it has probably been asked a
> jillion times before, but I am unsure of where to search the archives
> of this group. I am new to the OM system. After using mainly
> rangefinder cameras and Canon EOS gear I recently purchased a used OM4T
> and a 40/2 lens as well as the 28/2.8 lens. I love this camera!!
>
> I am trying to decide which medium telephoto to get to round out my
> kit. I am considering the 100/2, 100/2.8, and 85/2. I have been told
> that the 100/2 produces incredible images even wide open, but I wonder
> if it is that much better than the other two lenses. The 100/2.8 and
> 85/2 weigh much less, cost less, and use 49mm filters like my other
> two lenses. Is the 100/2 worth the difference in price and weight? I
> will be using the lens for portraits, travel and landscape photos.
> Also, is the best place to buy these lenses on ebay?
>
> Thanks for your patience. Hopefully, soon I too will be able to provide
> helpful information to others on this forum.
>
>
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