I've had all three and for a general-purpose lens, the 85/2 is far-and-away my
favorite. I loved the 100/2.8's reach, but it wasn't bright enough when you
compare it to the 85. I found it a better lens to kit-mate with a 135 as the
100 was too close. The 100/2 is stellar and a better lens, but it's twice the
size and a LOT more expensive. I settled on the 90/2 and the 85/2, which are
on different ends of the spectrum WRT weight and size.
I'd try the 85/2 and if you feel you don't have enough reach, then the 100/2
could be evaluated.
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>Subject: [OM] Newbie Question: Medium Telephoto lenses
> From: Stephen Rosenblum <srosenblum@xxxxxxx>
> Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 21:45:27 -0500
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>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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