Get the 85/2 if it is a MC, it worth $250 in ebay and the 100/2.8 is around
$130 in ebay. The brighter view and slight shorter focal length make it much
better for low light hand held and the close focusing mechanism make a big
different.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sean Davis" <sfdavis@xxxxxxxx>
> Hello Zuiks,
>
> I'm hoping to buy a "portrait length" lens and am wondering about two
> lenses in particular, both of which i've found available locally: the
> Zuiko 100/2.8 (with hood, $225 CAD or about $140 USD), and the Zuiko
> 85/2 ($295 CAD or about $185 USD).
>
> I guess i'm wondering about people's experiences with these lenses,
> keeping in mind that i'm wanting one mostly for portraiture purposes.
> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sean D.
>
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