The 24/2, 35/2 and 85/2 MC was my standard kit for family photo and it
works very well for me when I only got a few lenses in the early 90's.
All of them performed very well and when I know I need a longer reach
I bought my 200/4. If you prefer prime I would suggest this
combination. The 24/2 is a bit expensive and the 2.8 has very similar
performance with slightly cooler color balance and no close focus
correction, but it is a fine lens and I also prefer the 24 to 28. The
35/2 has excellent performance and very good flare resistance, I have
no experience in the 85/2 SC but the MC is a great lens for portrait.
The 200/4 is good but very subjectable to vibration, you need a high
shutter speed and hold it firm. There were some good recommendations
from the list on the 200/5 and I'm also interested to give it a try.
C.H.Ling
John Peterson wrote:
> I will certainly check out the 85mm 2,0, but I thought
> that was only SC and had some problems with flare(?),
> It seems a bit short too. I will try to limit myself
> to three lenses, the 28mm is nice, but I really want
> the 24mm. I will stick with 49mm diameter lenses (the
> 200mm 5 seems to be 49mm too).
>
> The 100mm 2,8 seems reasonably priced, the 85/2 is a
> little more expensive, but not much. Still not sure
> which I should buy, have to sleep on it. (No, I will
> not buy both ;-)
>
> I also think I will buy only primes, although the
> 35-105 looks nice.
>
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