85mm f/2 Zuiko MC lens bought around 2001.

Here is a pic of my 85mm f/2 Zuiko MC lens bought around 2001. Not for sale, at least not until I try it adapted to my new OMD EM10 Mark II!

With the tiny and gorgeous 21mm f/3.5. This just makes me want to go out and buy some films!

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