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Re: [OM] Comments on 85/2.0 requested

Subject: Re: [OM] Comments on 85/2.0 requested
From: "Mark Hammons" <astair@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 21:28:48 -0500
>Hi.
>
>Thanks for reading my post.
>
>I've been shopping for a medium OM tele and I thought I should just forget
>about the wonderful 100/2.0 'cause it's just so spendy. However, do any of
>you out there think that the 85/2.0 might be a smart substitute? Or is fast
>glass ALWAYS expensive ($300+)? What's the current market value of this
>lens? I thought I would sit tight until I could find a 100/2.8, but I
>haven't read too many positive things about it while I've been waiting.
>
>Thanks in advance for any comments regarding the fast 85.
>
>Jason
>
>

The 85mm is wonderful and you should be able to pick one up for
under $200.  I just sold an SC 85 F2 to a fellow list member who is
apparently VERY happy with it.  I did so once I acquired a Mint MC
version of the same lens.

Mark Hammons



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