OM, I've become a Zuikoholic!

Freshwater Beach, Sydney, winter 2022. #108
OM4Ti_OM Zuiko 21mm f/3.5_HP5_Ilfotec HC 1+31

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Oh boy, I don't have time right now for a thorough post with a picture of the .... ahem... *stable* of Zuiko lenses that have accumulated here during the past months, but I just wanna say: there is still no cure against Zuikoholism ;-)

The latest arrival is a very nice sample of the 100mm f2.8, and it is such a joy to handle and just ... look how stuff looks through this lens. (Like most RFFers I am more a sub-50mm-guy, so 100mm is a bit of an unusual focal length for me. I did once own a 105 2.5 Nikkor, which I liked, but used (and carried) very sparingly. This little gem of a lens is so small and lightweight that I have a feeling it is going to see way more use.)
 
Ljós said:
Oh boy, I don't have time right now for a thorough post with a picture of the .... ahem... *stable* of Zuiko lenses that have accumulated here during the past months, but I just wanna say: there is still no cure against Zuikoholism ;-)

The latest arrival is a very nice sample of the 100mm f2.8, and it is such a joy to handle and just ... look how stuff looks through this lens. (Like most RFFers I am more a sub-50mm-guy, so 100mm is a bit of an unusual focal length for me. I did once own a 105 2.5 Nikkor, which I liked, but used (and carried) very sparingly. This little gem of a lens is so small and lightweight that I have a feeling it is going to see way more use.)
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The 100mm is a pure gem… I love it
 
I had to make a decision what of my Oly gear acquired during the last months to take on a vacation.

Lenswise I could pick from:

24 2.8
28 2.0
35 2.0 & 2.8
50 1.4 MC, 1.8 silvernose and 3.5 Macro
100 2.8

I went with 24 2.8, 35 f2 and 100 2.8 (not mounted, for special occasions)

My original plan had been to take the 35mm 2.8 as a small walkabout lens, but after some testing I decided to take the 35 f2 as 35 of choice. I expect the 24mm (a focal length that is new to me and that I am looking forward to explore, both for landscape and "street"/environmental) to get the most use.

The 35 2.8 is wonderfully small and light and seems to be nicely flare resistant. I just found out I could nail focus in low light better with the 35 f2, and it seems to be sharper at 2.8, too. Not saying the 35 2.8 isn't a sharp enough lens, but I wanted to minimize the number of lenses I bring and carry, and also not to have to change lenses too often. 28 f2 stayed home since I plan on using the 24mm a lot (there is going to be some scenery and landscape).
Will be interesting to see how often I actually put the 100mm to use, maybe it would have been smart to just toss the 1.8 silver nose in the bag, or bring the 3.5 Macro. But let's see, I have never shot landscape with a 100mm and maybe the opportunity will arise.

Thanks to you all in this wonderful thread for kindling and re-kindling my love for OMs and Zuikos!

I also remembered that Billing Hadley Small inserts fit Lowepro Terraclime 100 bags, and presto, my vacation kit:IMG_0652.jpegIMG_0653.jpeg
 
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Ljós said:
I had to make a decision what of my Oly gear acquired during the last months to take on a vacation.

Lenswise I could pick from:

24 2.8
28 2.0
35 2.0 & 2.8
50 1.4 MC, 1.8 silvernose and 3.5 Macro
100 2.8

I went with 24 2.8, 35 f2 and 100 2.8 (not mounted, for special occasions)

My original plan had been to take the 35mm 2.8 as a small walkabout lens, but after some testing I decided to take the 35 f2 as 35 of choice. I expect the 24mm (a focal length that is new to me and that I am looking forward to explore, both for landscape and "street"/environmental) to get the most use.

The 35 2.8 is wonderfully small and light and seems to be nicely flare resistant. I just found out I could nail focus in low light better with the 35 f2, and it seems to be sharper at 2.8, too. Not saying the 35 2.8 isn't a sharp enough lens, but I wanted to minimize the number of lenses I bring and carry, and also not to have to change lenses too often. 28 f2 stayed home since I plan on using the 24mm a lot (there is going to be some scenery and landscape).
Will be interesting to see how often I actually put the 100mm to use, maybe it would have been smart to just toss the 1.8 silver nose in the bag, or bring the 3.5 Macro. But let's see, I have never shot landscape with a 100mm and maybe the opportunity will arise.

Thanks to you all in this wonderful thread for kindling and re-kindling my love for OMs and Zuikos!

I also remembered that Billing Hadley Small inserts fit Lowepro Terraclime 100 bags, and presto, my vacation kit:View attachment 4870858View attachment 4870859
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One of the main reasons I made the Olympus om my main system, I can carry two bodies and a third lens in a bag. That made switching between focal lengths or films easy.

I hope you used your 24mm extensively. It's a great focal length and the Olympus lens is super sharp.

Love to see your results!
 
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Zuiko 24mm 2.8 MC, Kodak Gold.

Yes, the new to me 24mm f2.8 really turned out to be a keeper. It was my most used lens on the trip, and I don't regret taking it. I used it without hood in mostly bright and sunny conditions, and encountered less flare than I had anticipated. Sharpness is very good, and as you can see above it can even show some nice OOF-areas ;-)
 
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