squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
Actually, it looks a little smaller than it does in my mind--and I'd imagine on the 7 or the R-D1 is will feel a bit better balanced than on a P.
raid
Dad Photographer
The $310 100/2 lens sold quickly on KEH.
stesm
Established
It balances nicely on the P with a neck strap. I think a 7 is similar in size and weight. Anyway, wrist straps are probably not a good option.
Sonnar2
Well-known
The 100/2 Canon may be big size, but it's not as heavy as the Nikkor 105/2.5 in LTM and much better balanced on a Canon P. If the speed isn't necessary the best and lightest everyday telephoto is the 100/3.5! Speed costs size!
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
OK, well, I got the 100/2 today! And honestly, it is much smaller than it looked in photos. It's about the size I had assumed the 85/1.8 was--so I'm perfectly satisfied there! It is big, but not nearly as heavy and unwieldy as I'd imagined. And it is not mint, but it is indeed in excellent shape, and everything works perfectly.
It's a challenge to focus on the R-D1, which I used to test it, but here are a few sample photos, just went out and snapped 'em in the yard. I'm going to screw it onto the 7 next and see how it fares on film.
It's a challenge to focus on the R-D1, which I used to test it, but here are a few sample photos, just went out and snapped 'em in the yard. I'm going to screw it onto the 7 next and see how it fares on film.
dexdog
Veteran
Looks like you got a lens that is in good shape. Also, nice job of focusing on the RD-1- this lens is difficult to focus accurately at large apertures. The 100/2 is only about an inch longer and 2 oz heavier than the 85/1.8, so no great trade-offs there.
I should get out and shoot with mine!
I should get out and shoot with mine!
robklurfield
eclipse
Nice rooster shot. Enjoy your new glass. Interesting to hear about your experience with it, as I have been looking for an 85 myself and hadn't thought seriously about the 100 as an alternative.
sanmich
Veteran
The 85 f/1.9 is a good lens...