85/2 and 100/4 Canon Serenars

[MinorTones]

How do these two lenses perform? I have the choice between both at modest prices with their viewfinders and cases, but I want to choose only one.

Does anyone have some sample pics?

Here are some photos of the lenses. They both look pretty.

The 85/2 is the first. 100/4 is the second pic.

-Mitch

 

[back alley]

the 85 is the better lens, hands down, no contest.

it is also heavier.

 

[back alley]

the 85 is the better lens, hands down, no contest.

 

[MinorTones]

Sounds good. I was hoping you'd weigh in on the subject Joe. I searced around on RFF and saw most posters swaying toward the 85/2.

What would you expect to pay for one in the condition of the photo above?

-Mitch

 

[lkgroup]

I love my 85/2 lens. I carry it all the time and use it when I need a longer lens than 35/50. It is quit sharp even wide open.

Leo

 

[back alley]

they seem to be going for a bit more these days. i have been looking for another one after i traded for the m3.
last one went for about 250.
they used to be much cheaper but no longer it seems.
joe

 

[Kim Coxon]

The 85/2 is a very good lens and it is fast. The 100's are very compact and portable. However, I think the 100/3.5 is a lot better than the 100/4. In your place I would get the 85 and wait for a 100/3.5 if you find you need a more compact short tele.

Kim

 

[MinorTones]

The 85/2 it is then. If I can get it under $200 I'll buy it. I dont use long lenses much, but I figure its good to have one or two at hand.

Long glass on an RF feels wierd to me. Looking through those small finder lines, I cant get a good sense of what the print will look like. Mostly because of the large depth of field, its hard to just imagine the OOF areas.

-Mitch

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Go for the 85/2.

The 100/4 is heavier than it should be, a bit soft. It makes for a good portrait. It is a triplet design, replaced rather quickly with the 5-element 100/3.5. It is a pretty lens, and is on the collectible side. One in mint condition, with case and finder, will go for ~$100.

 

[Kim Coxon]

Some good deals here on Canon 100's and a Nikon 85/2 (at the moment)

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZacameradudeQQssPageNameZSTRKQ3aMEWAQ3aMESOI

Kim

 

[back alley]

hey, i'm watching that 85!!

 

[Kim Coxon]

ooooooooops, sorry

Kim