Ken,
Remember there's two differen't versions of the 85/2. You have the older
silvernose, I have the newer black front one. I've always wanted to try the
older one against my newer one but I can't justify the $300+ that they go
for on ebay. I got an swesome deal on Craigslist for my 85...got it for $50
back in 2007.
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Chris Crawford
Photography & Graphic Design
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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On 11/14/08 10:36 AM, "Ken Norton" <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Chris Crawford wrote:
>> The 85 is nice but I haven't used it enough over the year and a half I've
>> had it to get to know it well. I think the 100mm f2.8 is sharper and has
>> better bokeh but I have been keeping the 85 in my bag because I find the
> 100
>> makes me stand back too far for portraits (my opinion, I know others like
> to
>> have more distance).
>
> Very interesting comments, Chris. I never have had an 85/2, but from
> comparing designs and images, I'd suggest that the 100/2.8 is essentially
> just a longer version of the 85/2. I know that mine is uniquely qualified
> to maintain front-line usage after 23 years. Yes, folks, in January, it
> will be 23 years that I've had the OM-2S and 100/2.8.
>
> As to bokeh, well, I've encountered a very bizaar trait with my Zuikos. The
> 100/2.8 does not have near as nice of bokeh on my E-1 as it does on film.
> However, the 200/4 is a far better lens on the E-1 than it is on film!
>
> F2 lenses are great, but I wouldn't have a clue where to stuff them in my
> camera bag. I believe what makes the Olympus OM system so incredibly unique
> is that the photographer is free to choose from the F2 line, or from the
> F2.8 line and get exceptionally good lenses either way. Personally, I
> prefer the handling, size and weight of the F2.8 lenses. Oh, and the
> coloring/contrast of the older lenses, but that's a personal fault.
> AG
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