Olympus OM-1 vs. OM-2

[amateriat]

Yep...grabbed galfriend's OM-2SP and compared the shutter/mirror sound, then got my big Olympus OM Photography book out (recommended if and when you can find it). Forgot that the OM-2 did it's OTF trick sans secondary mirror.

That reminds me: we only have 50mm f/1.8 lenses between our OMs here. Making a memo to Do Something About That, but probably nothing more than maybe a 24 and 135 (and maybe a macro to replace one of the two 50s).

Taking mine for a walk through the Botanical Garden shortly...

- Barrett

 

[thmk]

Just beware, the OM system is highly modular and addictive. Once you bite you later discover yourself married with a whole family.

You are sooo right. It already started :-D I settled on the OM-2 and already have the 3.5/28, 1.8/50, 4/75-150 and a 1-13 split image screen. Now hunting for a nice 2.8/100 to complete the kit. Until I get one, the zoom has to cover this focal length. Maybe sometime there will also be a 1.4/50 within the budget. Then I have the 3.5/28, 1.4/50 and 2.8/100 line with Zuikos and Takumars (for the Bessaflex).

 

[clintock]

Be sure to get a Series 1 70-210 zoom too.