James O'Gara , Oct 24, 2004; 03:26 p.m.
The subject line pretty much says it all -- I'm trying to decide on a
portrait lens, and wonder if there are paritsans of either of these
designs. the difference in focal length is not my concern; either an
85 or a 100 is fine for my purposes.
Thanks in advance!
Mathew Baker , Oct 24, 2004; 03:36 p.m.
Are you shooting film or digital, If digital, what magnifacation rate?
Daniel Taylor , Oct 24, 2004; 03:38 p.m.
The focal length difference isn't that significant, but the 85 f/1.8 is notably sharper wide open. For that reason alone I would go with it.
Stephen Sullivan , Oct 24, 2004; 03:51 p.m.
Find a rental house that will allow you to rent both lenses. Do a quick shoot, look at the results and buy which you prefer.
Donny Jatisambogo , Oct 24, 2004; 04:08 p.m.
You might like to consider 85mm f/1.2, instead...
James O'Gara , Oct 24, 2004; 04:09 p.m.
Thanks, Stephen, but actually I was seeking information from people with first hand experience with one or both lenses.
Giampi . , Oct 24, 2004; 04:22 p.m.
I have the 85 and had the 100. I kept the 85 because I felt it was superior in resolution & contrast.
There's an actual test somwhere on the NET (I believe it may be Castlemann site) where those two lenses are compares in a legit, scientific way and, again, the 85 came out on top, if I recall correctly.
Strangely enough, there are sites which rate the 100 above the 85...so, you are now back to where you started ;)
Rodolfo Negrete , Oct 24, 2004; 04:54 p.m.
I have the 85mm 1.8 and are better than my 24-70 2.8,17-40,50/1.8,35-80/3.5 and the 28-75/2.8. the pictures are have a beatiful blurry background,the colors are kind of more contrasty,and sharper.
if you do a search on this lens you will find that they are higly reagarded.
other lens that are as good or better are the 135/2
but if you buy the 85 I can promise you one thing,You will not regret it.
Thierry Fortier , Oct 24, 2004; 05:00 p.m.
The link for the article is
www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/85_100_135/index.htm
85mm 1.8 is a killer lens. Silent, crazy fast motor, light and sharp sharp sharp. I always bring with me.
Tommy Lee , Oct 24, 2004; 05:54 p.m.
I have a 85/1.8. I bought it new from B&H. I don't find my copy sharp wide open. It is not soft but I wouldn't call it sharp either. I still like it as is. It has good size, weight and focus speed. My copy is fairly sharp from f5.6 and on.
