I'm with you. Given the choice, I'd take the 100 over the 90. Still, I'd
take the 21 over either.,
Bill Pear
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From: "WayneS" <om3ti@xxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:09 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] WTB: Zuiko OM glass (21/2, 18/3.5, 90/2)
>I guess my hands are cold and dead, as I let go my prime 21/2
> and 90/2. I would go for a 21/2 (later version) more than a 90/2.
> The 90/2 is OK, but it had fogging problems with longer
> exposures. I think the 50/2 has better contrast.
>
> I would rather have the 100/2 over the 90/2 myself, oh yes, I still have
> the 100/2. The 21/2, if a later version, is a worthy pursuit.
> Interesting choices one makes when letting go, versus acquire.
> Best lenses in my book: later 21/2, 24/2.8, 50/2, 35-80/2.8, 100/2
> and certain later 50/1.4. If into longer lengths, the 180/2 is nice.
> If into exotic, the 24/shift is like an expensive diamond ring.
> The 18/3.5 is a fun lens. I don't know of any equivalent to it
> in today's digital world.
>
> But for macro, I would go with bit based cameras these days.
> I've been using a Can*n 180/3.5 macro of late, and do not miss
> the 90/2 at all. There was never a decent lens hood for the 90/2.
>
> WayneS
>
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