Ducky
Well-known
I thought so too. Use the classifieds and a price level will find itself.
PlantedTao
Well-known
ok.
just thought I ask a question to check a price, please refer back to post #1... guess that was my set-up for my ad? Thanks for the help.
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After looking in the classifieds a good price has revealed itself...
but I guess we can't talk about pricing in the forums
just thought I ask a question to check a price, please refer back to post #1... guess that was my set-up for my ad? Thanks for the help.
edit:
After looking in the classifieds a good price has revealed itself...
but I guess we can't talk about pricing in the forums
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BillBingham2
Registered User
Jason,
You're not any crazier than the rest of us. I'm about to sell off the last RF that I've purchased (still have a few cameras from my dad) to become a digital P&S-holic. Sad to see the S3-2000 go but it will find a new home that will love her as much as I do.
I'm not a big AE fan, though I've learned to live with it on my GRD III. I'd swap your SP for a standard OM-2 or an OM-3. The OM-4 has so many great bells and whistles that are actually usable I have to agree. An OM3&4 combo would rock. Keep the number of lenses low, perhaps no more than 4.
B2 (;->
You're not any crazier than the rest of us. I'm about to sell off the last RF that I've purchased (still have a few cameras from my dad) to become a digital P&S-holic. Sad to see the S3-2000 go but it will find a new home that will love her as much as I do.
I'm not a big AE fan, though I've learned to live with it on my GRD III. I'd swap your SP for a standard OM-2 or an OM-3. The OM-4 has so many great bells and whistles that are actually usable I have to agree. An OM3&4 combo would rock. Keep the number of lenses low, perhaps no more than 4.
B2 (;->
PlantedTao
Well-known
I think i got my made up on the lens... I have a 28mm 2, the 100mm 2.8, the 50mm 1.8, 35mm (dont like that focal length
) and a 50 macro... the 50 1.2 would be perfect. I will use the OM cameras I got.Frontman
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The Zuiko 50/1.2 is overpriced and overrated (I recently sold mine). The best all-around 50mm lens is the standard 50/1.8. For about the same money, you might be able to find the Zuiko 40/2, which is a wonderful lens, while being very light and compact.
The winder isn't necessary, I have several OMs now, but I've never had the desire to buy a winder.
The only thing you need for the OM is a few decent lenses. A must-have is the 24/2.8, a clean 50/1.8 (people say the "Made in Japan" version is best), and perhaps the 100/2.8.
My favorites are the 24/2.8 (only slightly smaller field of view than the 21/3.5, but far less expensive), the 28/2, 40/2, and the 90/2 macro. Honorable mentions are the 50/2 macro and the 100/2 which are scarce and priced accordingly.
The winder isn't necessary, I have several OMs now, but I've never had the desire to buy a winder.
The only thing you need for the OM is a few decent lenses. A must-have is the 24/2.8, a clean 50/1.8 (people say the "Made in Japan" version is best), and perhaps the 100/2.8.
My favorites are the 24/2.8 (only slightly smaller field of view than the 21/3.5, but far less expensive), the 28/2, 40/2, and the 90/2 macro. Honorable mentions are the 50/2 macro and the 100/2 which are scarce and priced accordingly.
Dean Cho
Member
My favorites are the 24/2.8 (only slightly smaller field of view than the 21/3.5, but far less expensive), the 28/2, 40/2, and the 90/2 macro. Honorable mentions are the 50/2 macro and the 100/2 which are scarce and priced accordingly.[/quote]
I agree that the 24 f2.8 is an excellent lens. The 28 f2.0, 50 f2.0 macro, 90 f2.0 macro and 100 f2.0 are really outstanding lenses. The 21 f2.0 and 35-80 f2.8 zoom likewise are stunningly good. The 35 f2.0 is a bit soft wide open, but from about f4 down performs excellently.
I agree that the 24 f2.8 is an excellent lens. The 28 f2.0, 50 f2.0 macro, 90 f2.0 macro and 100 f2.0 are really outstanding lenses. The 21 f2.0 and 35-80 f2.8 zoom likewise are stunningly good. The 35 f2.0 is a bit soft wide open, but from about f4 down performs excellently.
PlantedTao
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I see no mention of the 50 1.4; is this lens just not as good as the 1.8 version?
I will have to look at the the 24 2.8, I have the 28 2.0 which I really like.
My current dilema is if I want to sink money into a OM-3 or a OM-4Ti...
I will have to look at the the 24 2.8, I have the 28 2.0 which I really like.
My current dilema is if I want to sink money into a OM-3 or a OM-4Ti...
jbielikowski
Jan Bielikowski
Some people prefer 1.8, cause bokeh of 1.4 is little bit more... nervous. But it's really nice lens, and there is visible difference in viewfinder, easier to focus in dark.
I'm in the middle of selling OM System, with rest of my gear, one month and 5 cameras with even more lenses will be gone. Recently bought M3 will stay, but dunno if I'm gonna use it often, MF is calling. (oh crap, I was holding M3 in my hands, and it slip from my hands and make dent on my wooden table... I think she was not happy with what I just wrote). Now I really need to think twice about my further purchase.
I'm in the middle of selling OM System, with rest of my gear, one month and 5 cameras with even more lenses will be gone. Recently bought M3 will stay, but dunno if I'm gonna use it often, MF is calling. (oh crap, I was holding M3 in my hands, and it slip from my hands and make dent on my wooden table... I think she was not happy with what I just wrote). Now I really need to think twice about my further purchase.
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
Don't forget the 85/2. It's a wonderful allrounder. It's pretty much glued to my OM2n.
Chris101
summicronia
I have a 1.4, and it's fine. The 1.8 was often bundled with the camera, so there are a lot more of them.
I have shot one roll so far with the 50/1.4 on the OM-1. It seems very fine to me.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
The f1.8 I have exhibits wicked barrel distortion ... aside from that it's a lovely lens!
Can't agree that the 50mm 1.2 is overrated though ... It's signature is fairly unique IMO but I guess it may not be to everyone's taste!
Can't agree that the 50mm 1.2 is overrated though ... It's signature is fairly unique IMO but I guess it may not be to everyone's taste!
Frontman
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It's a matter of preference of course, but I simply like the pictures I get from my 50/1.8 more than from the 1.2/1.4 lenses (both of which I have also owned/used). I also like how short and compact the 1.8 lenses are. An OM camera with the 50/1.8 lens is approximately the same size as a Leica M with a 50mm Summicron (I have both sitting next to each other on the table as I write). The Zuiko 40/2 is even more compact than the 50/1.8.
Of course, the Zuiko 50/1.2 and 50/1.4 are quite a bit smaller than the Canon FD and Nikon manual focus lenses of the same focal lengths.
In my bag I carry my OM4Ti with the 40/2 attached, along with a 24/2.8 and a 90/2 macro. I don't really want or need anything else, other than film. The 24 and 40 are tiny lenses, the 90 macro is rather big and heavy, but the results it gives are worth the extra heft.
Of course, the Zuiko 50/1.2 and 50/1.4 are quite a bit smaller than the Canon FD and Nikon manual focus lenses of the same focal lengths.
In my bag I carry my OM4Ti with the 40/2 attached, along with a 24/2.8 and a 90/2 macro. I don't really want or need anything else, other than film. The 24 and 40 are tiny lenses, the 90 macro is rather big and heavy, but the results it gives are worth the extra heft.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I think an OM-1 with a 40mm f2 Zuiko would have to be the ultimate street SLR ... pity that 40 is so expensive!
ferider
Veteran
You got a very late copy, Brian - that helps
I like my 50/1.8 MIJ .... And Keith, all OM Zuikos barrel ....
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
Jason: As others have said, good decision on keeping one RF system. As much as I love OMs and Zuikos, I keep a stable of fixed lens RFs and I at some point I will get an M mount system going again. As wonderful as a lot of the Zuikos are, there's no susbstitute for Leica, Zeiss and CV glass, nor for the low light/stealth capabilities of the RF, if the latter is necessary.
pixelatedscraps
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I've got a pretty nice OM setup but I would hesitate at the choice you are making. I've got this so far, plus the few others in my signature, and am about to get my first Leica M:
OM-1n
50/1.2
28/3.5
50/1.8
85/2
135/3.5
35-70/4
70-210/3.5 (Viv S1)
I would really think twice about (and echoing the other voices in this thread) selling your RF gear to fund an SLR system - while great, with sharp optics and great portability - you'll find yourself missing that RF freedom and ease.
The OM system is a fairly cheap system to get into - and if I were you, I'd look at the OM-1 over the OM-2 - simply because they are so much more battery dependent and with a whole bunch of new electrical issues. I've had an OM-2n die on me before and been unable to get it repaired, a good friend of mine bought an OM-2sp off KEH in EX+ condition and it got sent back twice - and eventually replaced.
Our OM-1n's? Both working fine after years of use (and previous ownership)
If you do plan on selling your RF gear, I would strongly suggest getting an OM-3 - it's fully mechanical and considered the best of the OM line-up. It is expensive - but it is the only other OM camera I'm still lusting after.
OM-1n
50/1.2
28/3.5
50/1.8
85/2
135/3.5
35-70/4
70-210/3.5 (Viv S1)
I would really think twice about (and echoing the other voices in this thread) selling your RF gear to fund an SLR system - while great, with sharp optics and great portability - you'll find yourself missing that RF freedom and ease.
The OM system is a fairly cheap system to get into - and if I were you, I'd look at the OM-1 over the OM-2 - simply because they are so much more battery dependent and with a whole bunch of new electrical issues. I've had an OM-2n die on me before and been unable to get it repaired, a good friend of mine bought an OM-2sp off KEH in EX+ condition and it got sent back twice - and eventually replaced.
Our OM-1n's? Both working fine after years of use (and previous ownership)
If you do plan on selling your RF gear, I would strongly suggest getting an OM-3 - it's fully mechanical and considered the best of the OM line-up. It is expensive - but it is the only other OM camera I'm still lusting after.
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
By and large the OM-2 and OM-2n are very, very reliable. Not sure what "a whole bunch of new electrical issues" means ... seems like quite an exaggeration to me. Your experience with two bodies hardly comprises a statistically significant sample.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
You got a very late copy, Brian - that helps
I like my 50/1.8 MIJ .... And Keith, all OM Zuikos barrel ....
Agreed Roland ... and so do a lot of other lenses I own. (35mm f1.2 Nokton ~ a lot!) That Zuiko 1.8 definitely wins the distortion contest for me though!
Incidentally ... how do photographers deal with barrel distortion if wet printing when due to the geometry of the subject material it's going to be obvious in the end result?
Computers and post processing software make it all so easy!
plummerl
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Jason, I think it is time to seek clarity via the Big Time!