johnny9fingers
Well-known
Well, I have two OM-2 bodies on the way and suppose they will be more useful with lenses 
. What are considered to be the best lenses in the OM system???
Thanks,,,.... John
. What are considered to be the best lenses in the OM system???Thanks,,,.... John
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
Congrats!! Welcome to the Zuikoland. I smell another long long thread with sample pics from us Zuikoholics.
I do love my 50/1.4 and others, but I'll push 85/2 (some say version 2 or 3 are sharper, I have ver. 2).
A few sample shots.
(sorry about bad scan..)
I do love my 50/1.4 and others, but I'll push 85/2 (some say version 2 or 3 are sharper, I have ver. 2).
A few sample shots.
(sorry about bad scan..)
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ferider
Veteran
A minimum must have kit is 28/2 and 50/1.8 MIJ.
Add an 85/2 or Series I 90/2.5 and you are set Like this
Cheers,
Roland.
Add an 85/2 or Series I 90/2.5 and you are set
Like this
Cheers,
Roland.
johnny9fingers
Well-known
Nice photos Sug, a fast 50 and a nice 85 would be a good start. How do I determine which version a lens is? Is it identified by serial number?
Roland, that is a sharp kit you have. A wide 28 would be a nice addition and almost round out a kit. I might want to add a 135 or 200 for wildlife or other far away stuff....
Thank you for your replies,
John
Roland, that is a sharp kit you have. A wide 28 would be a nice addition and almost round out a kit. I might want to add a 135 or 200 for wildlife or other far away stuff....
Thank you for your replies,
John
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
About 85/2 versions:
I didn't know about this beforehand, but there were some discussions going on about this subject. Here is the info: http://omexperience.wordpress.com/lenses/zuiko-85mm-f2/
I didn't know about this beforehand, but there were some discussions going on about this subject. Here is the info: http://omexperience.wordpress.com/lenses/zuiko-85mm-f2/
f16sunshine
Moderator
Of the obtainable lenses (2/21 and 2/90 are just too hard to find)
2/28 Only covet the Zeiss Contax Hollywood more.
2/85MC I prefer the Later MC version. Some like the old "silvernose".
unhearalded 3.5/55 macro. only 1:2 but makes a perfect walk around lens for the summer months and can be found for peanuts.
I don't love the longer Zuikos. Tried the 2.8/180 and found it flat compared to the Contax (which is usually cheaper).
I use all my Zuikos on a 5D rather than film
2/28 Only covet the Zeiss Contax Hollywood more.
2/85MC I prefer the Later MC version. Some like the old "silvernose".
unhearalded 3.5/55 macro. only 1:2 but makes a perfect walk around lens for the summer months and can be found for peanuts.
I don't love the longer Zuikos. Tried the 2.8/180 and found it flat compared to the Contax (which is usually cheaper).
I use all my Zuikos on a 5D rather than film
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
The 35mm f2 is issential IMO ... that and the 50mm f1.4 ... not to mention the 85mm f2!
PlantedTao
Well-known
The 28/2 is an awesome lens on the OM. Highly recommended.
I have a 50/1.8 but would rather use a rangefinder for this focal length... I want to get the macro as I have heard this is a great lens.
The 100/2.8 is a great lens and I have loved the photos produced... the size of this lens makes it a must have in my bag.
I have a 50/1.8 but would rather use a rangefinder for this focal length... I want to get the macro as I have heard this is a great lens.
The 100/2.8 is a great lens and I have loved the photos produced... the size of this lens makes it a must have in my bag.
hans voralberg
Veteran
85/2 and 50/1.4, I love my 50/1.4 so much I have two
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
No serious birdwatcher will ever leave home without the 400mm... ;-)
More seriously, you'll have to define what YOU need - even the best lens is no good if it is unsuitable for the things you do or has a focal length you dislike...
Sevo
More seriously, you'll have to define what YOU need - even the best lens is no good if it is unsuitable for the things you do or has a focal length you dislike...
Sevo
wgerrard
Veteran
A number of OM focal lengths are available as f2.0 and f2.8 versions. The 2.0's go for a substantial premium compared to their plebeian brothers. For example, KEH lists an BGN-grade 24/2 at $449 and an E-grade 24/2.8 at $159.
i use a 50/1.4 and a 35/2 on my OM-2N. I also have a 135/2.8, bought cheap, that I use very infrequently.
i use a 50/1.4 and a 35/2 on my OM-2N. I also have a 135/2.8, bought cheap, that I use very infrequently.
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newspaperguy
Well-known
I have several of the above mentioned,
but maintain a fondness for the 100/2.8.
Just works for me.
but maintain a fondness for the 100/2.8.
Just works for me.
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ferider
Veteran
Hey John,
if you like to add something a little longer, I very much recommend the 180/2.8. Or one of the non-Zuiko 80-200/2.8 zooms (I have the Tokina ATX one). They are great.
Cheers,
Roland.
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
my Zuiko 24mm f2.8 got used a lot .
TWoK
Well-known
If there was only 1 Zuiko I could have it would be the 40/2. That lens is soooo good.
As far as I'm concerned there really aren't a lot of other lenses worth owning. I've had the 18/3.5, 21/2, 21/3.5, 40/2, 50/1.8, 50/1.2, 55/1.2 and 100/2.8. I've also used the 100/2.
As far as I'm concerned there really aren't a lot of other lenses worth owning. I've had the 18/3.5, 21/2, 21/3.5, 40/2, 50/1.8, 50/1.2, 55/1.2 and 100/2.8. I've also used the 100/2.
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D.O'K.
Darren O'Keeffe.
Very subjective this. My personal favourites (in no particular order):
100mm f2.8: (particularly lovely results, very compact and well made);
50mm f1.4;
50mm f3.5 macro;
28mm f2.8;
135mm 3.5.
Still very good, but I'm slightly less fond of:
24mm f2.8;
35mm f2.8;
50mm f1.8;
35-70mm f3-5/4.5;
85-250mm f5;
21mm f3.5.
Alas I've never had any of the top-flight f2 range...
Regards,
D.
100mm f2.8: (particularly lovely results, very compact and well made);
50mm f1.4;
50mm f3.5 macro;
28mm f2.8;
135mm 3.5.
Still very good, but I'm slightly less fond of:
24mm f2.8;
35mm f2.8;
50mm f1.8;
35-70mm f3-5/4.5;
85-250mm f5;
21mm f3.5.
Alas I've never had any of the top-flight f2 range...
Regards,
D.
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Dean Cho
Member
I'm pretty spoiled Zuiko wise, having acquired a lot of the primo OM Zuikos some years ago -- 21 f2.0, 24 shift, 28 f2.0, 35 f2.0, 50 f2.0 macro, 90 f2.0 macro, 100 f2.0, and 35-80 f2.8 zoom. More recently acquired 24 f2.8 (NMC), 50 f1.8 MIJ, 50 f3.5 macro and 75-150 zoom. My favorites among them are the 35-80 zoom, 28 f2.0, and 50 f2.0macro, although I do like and use all of them (and the Vivitar Series 1 28-90, 90 f2.5 macro and 70-210 f2.8-4.0 Komine), except that I haven't used the 24 Shift for the last few years, since I'm always worried about damaging its huge and gorgeous front element.
The 35-80 is likely the best zoom of its type, the 28 f2.0 has a very sharp but liquid quality to its images, and the 50 f2.0 macro has incredible sharpness and bokeh.
I was recently very tempted to acquire a 250 f2.0 that was being offered for sale by John Hermanson. However, the $2100 price and the fact that I would rarely ever use it brought me to my senses.
The 35-80 is likely the best zoom of its type, the 28 f2.0 has a very sharp but liquid quality to its images, and the 50 f2.0 macro has incredible sharpness and bokeh.
I was recently very tempted to acquire a 250 f2.0 that was being offered for sale by John Hermanson. However, the $2100 price and the fact that I would rarely ever use it brought me to my senses.
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dedmonds
Established
big fan of the 85/2
marcr1230
Well-known
Another vote for the 85/2
BillBingham2
Registered User
Yet another vote for the 85/2. The 35/2.8 and 200/5 for size to round out the kit. Almost nothing to carry yet yields a lot of punch.
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