I have same experience that sold my 85/2 & 135/2.8 upon buying 100/2, it's
worth to buy.Of course 90/2 is an excellent issue too. For general purprose,
I suggest 24/28F2/2.8, 35F2, 90/100F2 & 180F2.8 or 200F4.
--
Michael
Palm, Linux, Olympus, Mac user
2006/12/16, Martyn Smoothy <mds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>
>
> Louis,
>
> Welcome to the list
>
> For what it's worth... Wouldn't worry too much about the 50/1.4 serial
> number if I were you. I have 2 of these, one above & one below 1,100,000,
> can't say I've ever noticed any significant difference between them. For
> the
> portrait lens go for the 100/f2 if possible (I sold all 3 of the others
> you
> mention after buying the 100/f2 - very nearly paid for it).
>
> By an amazing coincidence I happen to have a very nice 28mm/f2.8 on the
> bay
> at the moment (180062585322) - free postage if anyone from the list buys
> it... :-)
>
> Regards - Martyn
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx]On
> Behalf Of Louis Naturani
> Sent: 16 December 2006 10:53
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] Newby Intro + Zuiko prime lens question
>
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I thought it is time I should cease lurking and let myself be known. I
> cut my photography teeth with an OM-1n in the late 70s - early 80s.
> After many years using c***n gear, I have now seen the error of my ways
> and recently bought an OM-4 in near mint condition. I am head over
> heals about this body and can't wait to start shooting.
> It came with a 50/f1.4 with a six digit s/n. Unfortunately I learnt too
> late that I should have sought a post 1,100,000 s/n 50/f1.4 lens.
> How much of a set back can this be?
>
> I have decided with this kit to stick to using 3 or 4 primes to maximize
> my picture taking enjoyment, and hopefully image sharpness/quality.
> Anyway, As I am still basically an amateur I was hoping some one could
> advise me on what primes to aim for. Aside from the 50mm I already
> have, I am after a 28mm and a portrait lens - say 85/f2, 100/f2 or f2.8,
> or perhaps a 135 f2.8.
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Louis Naturani
> Melbourne
> Australia
>
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