Let's start out with my obvious conclusion. You need them both.
They are just such different animals. If you want the least investment with
the most value, sell the 85/2 and get the 90/2. There is very little,
photo-wise, if anything, that the 85/2 can do that the 90/2 can't.
It's the intangibles that make them both valuable in your kit. For instance,
here's the specs (with the 50/1.4 for comparison).
85/2 - 260g - 46mm long - 60mm diameter - 49mm
filter
90/2 - 550g - 71mm long - 72mm diameter - 55mm
filter
50/1.4 - 230g - 40mm long - 60mm diameter - 49mm filter
So, the 90 is more than twice as heavy, about 900nger and 20% bigger
diameter. The 85/2 on the other hand, is within minimal tolerances from a
50/1.4.
That's the biggest difference. There are a lot of situations when I am
carrying a kit that the 85/2 makes it and the 90/2 doesn't. If there's a
potential for macro work, the 90/2 is there, no question. Otherwise, the
85/2 goes. Come fall, when basketball starts, the 85/2 will get a workout.
Fast, light, medium telephoto -- just perfect.
So, if you can swing it, keep'em both.
Tom
> Class:
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> Please compare and contrast (using examples) the above two lenses. :)
>
> All kidding aside, those of you who own/have used both lenses how would
> you compare the two in terms of handling and results for normal
> (non-macro) shooting? Obviously the 90 f2 has a clear advantage for
> macro work, but other than that how do the two compare. Is there any
> reason to own both if one were to have a 90 f2.
>
> I would like to pick up a 90 f2 and am wondering if I should sell my 85
> f2 to help with the financing of the new lens, or if I should try to
> keep the 85 f2.
>
> --
> Jim Couch
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