eko
Newbie
I've got a couple of OM2s, and to me they're like Apple - sexycool, user friendly and fun to use. My Nikon FM may be more robust, but the OMs (with loose wind-ons and less trustworthy lightmeters) are much more fun. For 30-year old cameras they feel so contemporary in design.
On another note - my favourite lens is the much-derided 50mm f1.4 silvernose with a low serial number - it's just beautiful and I wouldn't swap it for any other zuiko. I was pretty disappointed with the results from 50mm f1.8 MIJ which is supposedly so much better. Any other users out there with positive feelings about the silvernose?
My 28 f2.8 is rather nice too.
On another note - my favourite lens is the much-derided 50mm f1.4 silvernose with a low serial number - it's just beautiful and I wouldn't swap it for any other zuiko. I was pretty disappointed with the results from 50mm f1.8 MIJ which is supposedly so much better. Any other users out there with positive feelings about the silvernose?
My 28 f2.8 is rather nice too.
Joe Jesus
shaggy nurse
eko
Newbie
Yeah - beautiful! If any silvernose dislikers are out there feel free to get in touch - I'll take them off your hands, no charge like.
Chris101
summicronia
I HAD a silvernose 50, now I'm stuck with these lenses:
kpembo
Member
Silvernose is special in its own way
Silvernose is special in its own way
I have both the silvernose and "unicorn horn" (>1,100,000 SN) 50/1.4 lenses, as well as the 50/1.8 MIJ. There is no doubt that the unicorn horn performs much better wide open in most typical situations, but the silvernose photos looks better to me for f/2 and above apertures (based on side by side comparisons). In addition, the handling of the silvernose is much smoother as well due to much smoother focusing ring action. I found the 50/1.8 MIJ to also be too stiff in focusing. My youngest son is becoming interested in cameras and noticed the difference in handling as well - he much prefers the silvernose. Considering both the silver nose and 50/1.8 have essentially the same max aperture, there is no contest - the silvernose wins.
Silvernose is special in its own way
I have both the silvernose and "unicorn horn" (>1,100,000 SN) 50/1.4 lenses, as well as the 50/1.8 MIJ. There is no doubt that the unicorn horn performs much better wide open in most typical situations, but the silvernose photos looks better to me for f/2 and above apertures (based on side by side comparisons). In addition, the handling of the silvernose is much smoother as well due to much smoother focusing ring action. I found the 50/1.8 MIJ to also be too stiff in focusing. My youngest son is becoming interested in cameras and noticed the difference in handling as well - he much prefers the silvernose. Considering both the silver nose and 50/1.8 have essentially the same max aperture, there is no contest - the silvernose wins.
Uncle Bill
Well-known
I like my silver nose 50 f1.4 too. It would be nice to have a MC version as well but it's not one of those pressing, "I need it now" situations.
skopar steve
Well-known
It's funny. I've only had one 50mm with any camera system I've owned. But with the OM4T I have three. One old 50mm 1.8, a MIJ 2.8, ang anf F2.9 Macro. The last one being my favorite. After reading this thread, looks like a 1.4 is in my future.
This image was taken with the f2.0 Macro.
This image was taken with the f2.0 Macro.
bigdave43
Newbie
Pentudlian
Established
It's funny. I've only had one 50mm with any camera system I've owned. But with the OM4T I have three. One old 50mm 1.8, a MIJ 2.8, ang anf F2.9 Macro. The last one being my favorite. After reading this thread, looks like a 1.4 is in my future.
This image was taken with the f2.0 Macro.
Stick with the f2.0 Macro: what a fabulous shot!
Dayrell bishop
Well-known
Ilford fp4 cant remember the chemicals , the wife 15- 20 years ago 50mm 1.8
Ilford fp4 cant remember the chemicals , the wife 15- 20 years ago 50mm 1.8
Ilford fp4 cant remember the chemicals , the wife 15- 20 years ago 50mm 1.8
Shab
Veteran
dayrell, great portrait! It seems I'm phisically in front of her, looking at her eyes... great.
Dayrell bishop
Well-known
Shab that is a great compliment , thank you.
skopar steve
Well-known
Pentdulian,
Thanks for the compliment.
Thanks for the compliment.
ravilamir
Well-known
Very nice pictures in here.
For the last few months I've been learning the OM system.
This is my last 2 acquisitions:
Really enjoying the OM.
For the last few months I've been learning the OM system.
This is my last 2 acquisitions:
Really enjoying the OM.
Darshan
Well-known
OM2n, Arista Premium 100, D76
jbielikowski
Jan Bielikowski
Greetings,
5 years and 50 cameras later I'm back to the OM system, a giant circle that I don't want to make again. I lusted for a black one for a long time, and 40/2 always seem to be out of reasonable price range... until this week. I wish this would cure my GAS for a moment. Hope to share some pictures soon.
5 years and 50 cameras later I'm back to the OM system, a giant circle that I don't want to make again. I lusted for a black one for a long time, and 40/2 always seem to be out of reasonable price range... until this week. I wish this would cure my GAS for a moment. Hope to share some pictures soon.
