Johnmcd
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Johnmcd
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or another
kanzlr
Hexaneur
interesting, thanks
ferider
Veteran
Mine too - comparable to the v3/v4 M Summicrons that I used. And my OM 50/1.4 (> 1.1Mio) is very good as well, comparable to my v2 M-Summilux.
My conclusion of these discussions are:
1) most Zuikos had strong sample variation. And I've experienced it with other focal lengths as well (28/2 and 85/2). If you have a good Zuiko, keep it.
2) newer lenses are likely better, and if only because the manufacturing process must have improved.
3) Macros have to be built to tighter tolerances. The impact of sample variation must be less when you look at non-macro behavior.
Also, on a tripod, with normal cable release use, I get "sharper" pictures with my Nikons (F, F3, and FM) than with my OMs (and I've tried OM[1234]). Then again, Nikons are louder. Must have something to do with how mirror damping is implemented and sequenced with the shutter. Cameras are not just light-tight boxes. I like my current OM1 and OM2 bodies. But since I've tried the Nikons, I will continue to use OMs hand-held only.
One more note for you tripod users: if you want best results with your OM1, fold up the mirror before exposing. And at exposures longer than 10 sec, the viewfinder can leak onto film - found that out only last year. The best remedy is an eye piece cover as made for Pentax cameras (it fits).
Roland.
kanzlr
Hexaneur
I once read this is due to the way the aperture is actuated on Olympus bodies (ie pushed instead of released)
ferider
Veteran
Thanks, Steve. Remind me (I don't have my 4 anymore), does the OM4 move the mirror at the beginning of the cycle when used with self timer ? I recall something about it that made tripod use easier ....
BTW, I obviously like that I can close the eye piece on my F3 finders (note that I now use the DE-2 on your old/my new camera
).
BTW, I obviously like that I can close the eye piece on my F3 finders (note that I now use the DE-2 on your old/my new camera
).Rodchenko
Olympian
Doesn't the OM4 have a mirror lock up like the 1s?
redisburning
Well-known
what you really want for tripod use is a camera with both mirror lockup AND aperture pre-fire.
wblynch
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I believe OM-4/ti has a mirror/aperture pre-fire when using the self timer. OM-3 has no self timer.
Ade-oh
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All of the 50mm Zuikos that I've used have been fine, with the exception of the old 55mm F1.2 which I found almost unusably soft when the aperture was fully open. I bought a 50mm 1.8 back in 1979 when I bought my first OM-1 and it is still a very sharp, contrasty lens.
Shab
Veteran
I have an 50mm 1.8 F. Zuiko... and I'm really happy with it!
One picture taken in the beach, the past weeks with the OM-1N:
One picture taken in the beach, the past weeks with the OM-1N:
Barolodrinker
Member
Yes, the OM system is very special. I have an OM2 and 4Ti, love them both.
MiniMoke
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My OM-1 is missing the motor drive cover - any chance to source one of those.
They do not seem to grow in evilBay!
They do not seem to grow in evilBay!
Rodchenko
Olympian
Motor drive covers sell for rather more than battery covers. The battery cover for my OM2SP is the same size as a motordrive cover.
That said, i still haven't got one. I do, however, have a couple of OM battery covers which don't fit.
That said, i still haven't got one. I do, however, have a couple of OM battery covers which don't fit.
Johnmcd
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Great shot, Shab!
redisburning
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redisburning
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Richard Griffith
Established
Zuiko 180mm f2.8
Zuiko 180mm f2.8
Don't hear much about this lens. Is it not as good as the regularly discussed 28's, 50's and 85mm? I've seen one going recently for a reasonable price, and I just wondered what everyone's thoughts were about it. How does it compare to it's famous Nikon rival?
Zuiko 180mm f2.8
Don't hear much about this lens. Is it not as good as the regularly discussed 28's, 50's and 85mm? I've seen one going recently for a reasonable price, and I just wondered what everyone's thoughts were about it. How does it compare to it's famous Nikon rival?
redisburning
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http://zone-10.com/cmsm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=268&Itemid=97
youre not going to find that many long lens fans around here. the interest tends to top out at around ~100mm. this is the rangefinder forum, after all.
ferider
Veteran
^^^ speak for yourself, redisburning
The 180/2.8 is my favorite Zuiko. It's really, really good, and exceptionally compact (smaller than the respective Nikkor, and an ED lens, too).
Hand-held:
Roland.
The 180/2.8 is my favorite Zuiko. It's really, really good, and exceptionally compact (smaller than the respective Nikkor, and an ED lens, too).
Hand-held:
Roland.