The 100mm referenced is the f2.8 version, which takes 49mm filters.
Larry
"Tom A. Trottier" wrote:
> Dear Larry
>
> Don't forget the 85 still takes 49mm filters, while the 100 is 55, I
> think.
>
> Tom
>
> On Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 0:22, Larry <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote on "Re: [OM] 85/2 paranoia," saying..
>
> > >
> >
> > I've seen 2 in 2 separate stores here sell for about $130-$140 (one
> > might be still be available), so you're right in the ballpark. Barry's
> > answer below makes sense, though, because if you decide to sell the
> > 85, and you do it on ebay, you will find someone who will gladly feel
> > comfortable overpaying more towards the $200 mark. If they're happy,
> > then the profit will be nice :)
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > >
> > > >Do I really neeeeed both?
> > >
> > > Probably not, but you do right now. IN all seriousness, buy the 85,
> > > shoot it side by side with your 100 for a few months, and sell the
> > > one you use the least. Or keep it as a backup.
>
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