chrism
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Colin G.
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Colin G.
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RoccCity
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Olympus OM1 Zuiko 50mm 1.4 Ilford HP5
Olympus OM2 Zuiko 50mm 1.8 Ilford HP5
Dirk
Privatier
Yes, the om-1 has an incredible viewfinder. I love it. In a such a small bodie...
In the last days I have been using my Zuikos in an EOS-3. Here you have some examples:
EOS-3 + Zuiko OM 35mm 2.0
Brilliant!
johank
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My OM has daily been a repro system with Bellow and makro Lens. However after getting another OM 1 with a 80/2 I started looking for Lenses and now have a few from 17 to 1000.
My Old OM1 had a Prism problem a few years ago and did get a CLA and now is like new. With the Lenses there have been a few Bodys too. The macro tube and the 135 macro Lens is a good combo in the fields.
My Old OM1 had a Prism problem a few years ago and did get a CLA and now is like new. With the Lenses there have been a few Bodys too. The macro tube and the 135 macro Lens is a good combo in the fields.
mike rosenlof
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Karen. OM-1n 50mm f/1.2
David Hughes
David Hughes
Hi,
The foam around the prisms fails badly, imo, but a good source of the same prism is the OM10. OM10's are dirt cheap if sold as duds and, who knows, you might even end up liking them.
New prisms sometimes turn up on ebay, I've seen one or two.
Regards, David
L. M. Tu
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MC vs. earlier coatings?
MC vs. earlier coatings?
I've read through 50+ pages of this thread and found it profoundly entertaining and informative, especially since I have never used any kind of Olympus gear before. However, I must jump in now because I'm considering the local purchase of a small collection of OM lenses. I must disclose that 95% percent of my work involves both small- and full-frame Sony video cameras, with a rig considerably bulkier and heavier than a 35mm SLR or A7, etc., and so I'm attracted to the optical quality of Olympus lenses and their compact size and light weight. I've been informed that for the 50mm F1.4 I should aim for a serial number over 1.1 million. One question I have is, how important is it to look for MC versus earlier versions of the same lens? Should I pay significantly more, say 10 to 20 percent more, for a lens with the latest multi-coating?
MC vs. earlier coatings?
I've read through 50+ pages of this thread and found it profoundly entertaining and informative, especially since I have never used any kind of Olympus gear before. However, I must jump in now because I'm considering the local purchase of a small collection of OM lenses. I must disclose that 95% percent of my work involves both small- and full-frame Sony video cameras, with a rig considerably bulkier and heavier than a 35mm SLR or A7, etc., and so I'm attracted to the optical quality of Olympus lenses and their compact size and light weight. I've been informed that for the 50mm F1.4 I should aim for a serial number over 1.1 million. One question I have is, how important is it to look for MC versus earlier versions of the same lens? Should I pay significantly more, say 10 to 20 percent more, for a lens with the latest multi-coating?
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
Others might correct me but in my experience there are Zuiko lenses that perform much better on film than on digital (almost to the point of disappointment) - the 35 f/2 being one of them.
I used quite a few 50 1.4 but none multicoated so i can't tell. On my digital EOS they are good lenses but I prefer their rentering on film much better.
I used quite a few 50 1.4 but none multicoated so i can't tell. On my digital EOS they are good lenses but I prefer their rentering on film much better.
Colin G.
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I think that depends on how often you like to keep light sources within the frame. The 1.1+ 50mm handles flare well and from my understanding, SC lenses have less flare/ghost control. I've got a 1.1+ and it's a stellar lens; sharp as anything from f2 onward. Wide-open it's pretty dang good as well and I think most of the softness I get is focus related.
Shab
Veteran
Maybe this thread will interest you, its about Zuiko OM on mirroless cameras. I like a lot my Zuiko OM lenses. On film, they are lovely lenses. On digital, I like them a lot, but you must know their weaknesses. I use my Zuikos on my Sony A7 a lot.
I have a G. Zuiko 50mm 1.4 and a Zuiko OM 50mm 1.4 MC (its serial number is between 1.000.000 and 1.100.000). These two 50's are abit different. At 1.4 the oldest is soft, but it has a lovely character. The MC is a really good performer. At 2.0 it's a stellar lens.
I also have the 50mm 1.2 and it's in another league. But it's bigger also.
I have a G. Zuiko 50mm 1.4 and a Zuiko OM 50mm 1.4 MC (its serial number is between 1.000.000 and 1.100.000). These two 50's are abit different. At 1.4 the oldest is soft, but it has a lovely character. The MC is a really good performer. At 2.0 it's a stellar lens.
I also have the 50mm 1.2 and it's in another league. But it's bigger also.
L. M. Tu
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Hello again, Zuiko novice here...I bought three Zuiko lenses, my first pieces of Olympus gear:
24mm F2.8 S/N 211664
35mm F2.8 S/N 264858
and 50mm F1.4 S/N 1133497
The lenses were in good condition and looked barely used. They all had "Japan OLYMPUS OM-SYSTEM ZUIKO AUTO-*" on the front rings, which, according to my research, meant that they belonged to the last multicoated revision of their designs. I love the way they were built with such finesse and precision, and the difference in their size and weight compared to Nikon and Canon lenses of the same era. Most of my work in in video, but I'll be shooting some stills with them on a digital mirrorless body and on a 35mm rangefinder - the latter with the shorter focal lengths and by zone focusing. Unfortunately, it's cold and snowy here today....
24mm F2.8 S/N 211664
35mm F2.8 S/N 264858
and 50mm F1.4 S/N 1133497
The lenses were in good condition and looked barely used. They all had "Japan OLYMPUS OM-SYSTEM ZUIKO AUTO-*" on the front rings, which, according to my research, meant that they belonged to the last multicoated revision of their designs. I love the way they were built with such finesse and precision, and the difference in their size and weight compared to Nikon and Canon lenses of the same era. Most of my work in in video, but I'll be shooting some stills with them on a digital mirrorless body and on a 35mm rangefinder - the latter with the shorter focal lengths and by zone focusing. Unfortunately, it's cold and snowy here today....
dtcls100
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Some Old Pics taken with my trusty old OM
Some Old Pics taken with my trusty old OM
My wife teaching piano to our son. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 50mm f2
Some Old Pics taken with my trusty old OM
My wife teaching piano to our son. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 50mm f2
Richard Griffith
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LeicaFoReVer
Addicted to Rangefinders
I am also on the hunt for some OM gear. I am bidding on 35mm f2 and 50mm f1.4 on ebay. I was checking sample photos from OM lenses and I realized heavy vignetting on their fast lenses such as 35 f2. Even 35mm f2.8 has some. Have you ever realized that too? If it is the case I might change my mind.
LeicaFoReVer
Addicted to Rangefinders
jmilkins
Digited User
Hmmnn, one person's flaw is another's favour. I have been following the photographer and his OM images in the first link for years. Love what he does with his OM glass and how it renders.
But that is just me, and I sometimes add vignetting in post on my own images taken with "better" glass that gives more even rendering across the frame. Perhaps you could move the slider the other way if you are going to be doing post processing.
In any case, I wish you the best of luck in finding the lenses that assist in creating your personal vision.
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
The 35/2 and 50/1.4 are my main zuiko lenses. As all lenses do they vignette too when used wide open, especially the 35/2. Still they are excellent lenses, there are some posts on this thread with sample pictures and also post on my blog (under the section 'my cameras').
