George S.
How many is enough?
Right jesse, I should have typed that differently. (not +/- 10%) Thank you. Same corrected.
I think the 50mm f1.4 would be a great choice and don't be put off by the hype about the early vesrsions being inferior ...
... come to think of it who am I to tell you anything about lenses!
Concerning Olympus, I am open to suggestions!
George S.
How many is enough?
Oh Jeez, I sure am a Zuikoholic and a third-party 'holic too, it seems!
In addition to more than a few Zuiko primes, I already have the Olympus 35-105, Tokina 35-135, and the Tokina 28-85.... I have a history of really liking Tokina lenses....So why did I bite on a ebay auction for another Tokina, this one a 28-135?! Starting bid was only $50,so I bid the $50 expecting to get outbid eventually. I didn't and I won it.
Why do I keep doing this????
In addition to more than a few Zuiko primes, I already have the Olympus 35-105, Tokina 35-135, and the Tokina 28-85.... I have a history of really liking Tokina lenses....So why did I bite on a ebay auction for another Tokina, this one a 28-135?! Starting bid was only $50,so I bid the $50 expecting to get outbid eventually. I didn't and I won it.
Why do I keep doing this????
jesse1dog
Light Catcher
Perhaps it will enhance the others in your display cabinet?
jesse
jesse
newspaperguy
Well-known
Because you can't quit when you're winning :bang:
(Well... I can't.)
(Well... I can't.)
George S.
How many is enough?
AHA! Now we're getting somewhere....:bang:
reiki_
Well-known
I loaded my OM-2n with some Neopan 1600 today .
.
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
Zuiko 24mm f/2 writing on Sensia 400 (expired long ago):
This lens I got as Repair/AS-IS from the 'bay. The back "guard" ring is mangled beyond comprehension, but the optical, focusing, and aperture is working just fine
So I just took the ring off and try it on my OM-3, no light leaks.
This lens I got as Repair/AS-IS from the 'bay. The back "guard" ring is mangled beyond comprehension, but the optical, focusing, and aperture is working just fine
So I just took the ring off and try it on my OM-3, no light leaks.
Last edited:
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
Zuiko 24mm f/2 writing on Sensia 400 (expired long ago):
This lens I got as Repair/AS-IS from the 'bay. The back "guard" ring is mangled beyond comprehension, but the optical, focusing, and aperture is working just fine
So I just took the ring off and try it on my OM-3, no light leaks. Consider what this lens goes in the market in good condition, it was a good day for me.
You're damn lucky I am no good with the 24mm focal length, or I'd have to kill you.
Nice photo.
George S.
How many is enough?
In the past I've also thought I could handle the 24mm focal length fine until I got the prints back. Horizontal lines are sometimes rendered not pretty.
nikku
Well-known
I have a tough time with 24mm as a focal length. I don't know why, but it's just not quite...right for me. I like 21mm, and I love 28mm, but 24mm is in this perspective no man's land for me.
George S.
How many is enough?
That sounds strange to me, that 21 would work for you when 24 didn't. My struggles with the 24 kept me from even attempting to use a 21. I certainly haven't thrown in the towel with regard to the 24mm length, I just recognize that I need a lot more practice. I also do well with a 28.
Koni Kowa
Well-known
Yep, good question. It has to do with the rendition. I did not know there was two versions of this lens, but I learnt it reading this thread.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Being a lens ludite I confess I had to go and have a gander because I've never looked at the front end ... I'm usually looking through it from the back!
There's an MC on the front ring so I gather that means it's multi coated?
Frontman
Well-known
Being a lens ludite I confess I had to go and have a gander because I've never looked at the front end ... I'm usually looking through it from the back!
There's an MC on the front ring so I gather that means it's multi coated?
Yep, and the MC lenses usually go for a premium. My older, chrome-nose 35/2 was underwhelming.
newspaperguy
Well-known
I have the Beattie grid screen on my OM-1 MD.
Brilliance equals the 2-14 screen in the OM-1n.
Works very well at 19mm with my Viv Series 1.
(See pix on page 28 of this thread)
Brilliance equals the 2-14 screen in the OM-1n.
Works very well at 19mm with my Viv Series 1.
(See pix on page 28 of this thread)
Last edited:
reiki_
Well-known
Is there a way to get a stuck skylight filter off my zuiko lens without resorting to specialized tools?
newspaperguy
Well-known
Turn your mouse pad upside down.
Press the camera and lens directly against it,
press down and twist...
remember: Lefty loosee, etc.
Press the camera and lens directly against it,
press down and twist...
remember: Lefty loosee, etc.
Last edited:
jesse1dog
Light Catcher
Removing a stuck filter from a lens
Removing a stuck filter from a lens
-is the title of a thread that 'raid' started.
Not sure how to direct you to it other than do a 'thread search'.
The answer or several is there!
jesse
Removing a stuck filter from a lens
-is the title of a thread that 'raid' started.
Not sure how to direct you to it other than do a 'thread search'.
The answer or several is there!
jesse
nikku
Well-known
I know, go figure. My problem was never with distortion or keeping the camera level, it was just with the field of view. I guess I never thought it was wide enough in comparison to 28mm? I like 21mm but you can easily lose all perspective of just how wide and vast landscapes are without a foreground subject anchoring your image. I tend to use my 21mm with the subject less than 2 meters away. I really like it for interior shots and "environmental portraiture."