p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
I agree.24 followed by 35
I agree.24 followed by 35
Here in Germany only the 28mm f2.8 and 3.5 can be reliably found below the equivalent of 125 USD, if one is looking for really nice copies. (Not saying that 35 f2.8 and 24 f2.8 to be found at these prices (in Germany) have to be bad samples.) I just got my 24mm f2.8 (MC, black nose, high serial number, clean as a whistle) and a nice, late 35 f 2.8 (latest version, clean) and am impressed so far. The 35 f2.8 seems quite resistant to flare , and have good sharpness across the frame already at f2.8, still figuring out center sharpness wide open. And, intrigued to no small extent by Xabier's deeds with the 35 'black sheep' f2 ;-), I found a promising looking one which is on its way to me. Will be interesting to compare it (it is a MC Japan Version, clean, not the latest NMC 'Made in Japan', but should be good) to the slower f2.8 version.Calling on the OM hive mind...
Of the 24-35mm lenses you can regularly find for $125 USD or less, which one is the most noteworthy to you?
OM 24mm f2.8
OM 28mm f2.8
OM 28mm f3.5
OM 35mm f2.8
I really love the 35 2,8Calling on the OM hive mind...
Of the 24-35mm lenses you can regularly find for $125 USD or less, which one is the most noteworthy to you?
OM 24mm f2.8
OM 28mm f2.8
OM 28mm f3.5
OM 35mm f2.8
Calling on the OM hive mind...
Of the 24-35mm lenses you can regularly find for $125 USD or less, which one is the most noteworthy to you?
OM 24mm f2.8
OM 28mm f2.8
OM 28mm f3.5
OM 35mm f2.8
Sort of normal.Quick question regarding f-stops on Zuikos and the metering system (OM-2n in my case): Evaluating my newly arrived 35mm f2 I noticed that the metering needle only moves about a half stop when changing from f2 to f2.8, and then one stop from 2.8 to 4 (and so on). On further inspection and comparing with other lenses (f2.8 35mm, f2.8 24mm) I noticed the pattern: the white marker painted next to 2,8 (or f2 in case of the faster lens), and the aperture ring travelling a shorter distance betwen 2,8 and 2, so no wonder the meter moves accordingly.
I am aware that the OM-2n will meter off the film within a certain range of shutter speeds when in Auto and correct for the actual T-value and amount of light hitting the film, but I am a bit baffled by the thinking here, especially when using manual mode. It's as if the white marker sat at a T-value of 2,4. What gives?
I had the same question when I began to use it on my A7... and I thought it was becaise of the vignette at 2.0.Quick question regarding f-stops on Zuikos and the metering system (OM-2n in my case): Evaluating my newly arrived 35mm f2 I noticed that the metering needle only moves about a half stop when changing from f2 to f2.8, and then one stop from 2.8 to 4 (and so on). On further inspection and comparing with other lenses (f2.8 35mm, f2.8 24mm) I noticed the pattern: the white marker painted next to 2,8 (or f2 in case of the faster lens), and the aperture ring travelling a shorter distance betwen 2,8 and 2, so no wonder the meter moves accordingly.
I am aware that the OM-2n will meter off the film within a certain range of shutter speeds when in Auto and correct for the actual T-value and amount of light hitting the film, but I am a bit baffled by the thinking here, especially when using manual mode. It's as if the white marker sat at a T-value of 2,4. What gives?