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Re: [OM] 100/2 vs. 85/2 in sharpness

Subject: Re: [OM] 100/2 vs. 85/2 in sharpness
From: "Chris O'Neill" <chris@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 13:35:10 -0600
I offered a 200/4 with case a couple of days ago.  Didn't get a response. 
 It's still available for US$125 plus shipping, but goes on *-Bay tonight.

Last call, folks!  Offline replies, please.

Regards,

Chris

On 12 Jul 2001, at 9:23, Jim Couch wrote:

> The 85 f2 is plenty sharp, especially when stopped down a couple of stops.
> I would not worry about it at all. It is a wonderful lens! I have not tried
> it with the 2x-A myself so I can't comment on that. However, if you are
> looking for a longer focal length you can get a Zuiko 200 f4 which is also
> a wonderful lens for les than the cost of a 2x-A in equivelanet condition.
> 
> Jim Couch
> 
> gries wrote:
> 
> > Dear enablers:
> >
> > I am looking to purchase (in the near future) a short telephoto for
> > capturing architectural details.  I was figuring that the 85/2 would do
> > since this is the focal length that seems to look the best to my eye, but
> > now you have me concerned about the sharpness.  Any opinions on which one
> > to get?  What is the relative performance of the 100/2.8, and how does
> > the 85/2 perform w/ the 2x-A?  any and all help is appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > gries
> 
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