Yo Shawn,
on Sun, 15 Mar 1998 08:37:34 -0800, you wrote:
>The 85 is definitely MC, whereas the 55 is either single, or an early
>version of multi coating - it gives mostly yellow with some purple
>reflections, similar to my 35 /2.8.
>
>I've heard very little of the 55/1.2 - I know it is an older lens,
>but is equal to the 50/1.2 in sharpness, contrast, etc?
>
>Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
I have never had the chance to use a 55/1.2, but from what I heard about it
from various sources I understand that it is by far not as good as the later
50/1.2 model.
As to the 85/2 - I consider myself lucky to own this lens and think that it
may be one of the best Olympus ever made. It is certainly the best portrait
lens I have used so far and has also given me outstanding results on some
landscape shots. If I were you, I'd definitely go for the 85 mm.
MtFbwy,
Volkhart
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