nicolas_renon Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Hello, I am looking for a wide angle lens for my Olympus OM. I don't want to spend the price of a Zuiko 24 and/or 21mm . So, what about third-party lenses (Vivitar, Tamron, etc) in term of optical quality and reliability??? Thanks for sharing your experiences. Nicolas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustys pics Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Try the Vivitar 28mm 2.8. It's available new and has very good quality. However the Zuiko 24mm is a wonderful little lens and should be available used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_yee Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 I have a Zuiko 24mm. It's very good but not wide enough for interior shots. I couldn't justify putting out the money to get an 18mm, so I tried out a Phoenix 19-35 f3.5. It's pretty good. I use it at 19mm f8-f11 and it's plenty sharp and contrasty for room shots. Some day I'll probably get a used Tokina 17mm f3.5 to try it out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_jamieson2 Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 If you can get a good used Sigma 24mm lens with an OM mount, you won't go far wrong. I bought one years ago brand new, after looking at the ridiculous prices that camera shops were asking for very used/tatty Olympus 24mm lenses. The Sigma is reputedly just as good as the Olympus, optically speaking and I've never had any complaints about the results that I have had from it. Other options might include Tamron; not sure if they have a 24mm lens in adaptall mount, but their lenses are usually very high quality. The Tamron 90mm macro is hard to beat, giving extremely sharp images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainbubba_motornapkins Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Zenit just came out with a "MIR 47M" 20mm/2.5 that is very affordable (US$155 + shipping new from rugift.com), it's in m42 so you would need an adaptor for Olympus OM. I haven't tried it myself, but I do have an 85/2 I bought from them a year ago that I'm very happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aoresteen Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 The Vivitars f/2.8 lenses are great. The Vivitar 28mm f/2 is a decent optic. I have the Tokina 17mm and it too is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahams Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Nicolas - If it must be 24mm or wider, and you can't afford a used Zuiko, then try and find a Tamron or Vivitar f2.8. Otherwise if 28mm will do, you can find a used Zuiko f2.8 or f3.5 for very little, $60 - $80 or less, and you won't be sorry. The OM is such a wonderful camera, it's a pity to compromise it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolas_renon Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 Hello all, I previously owned a Zuiko 24 mm but I sold it (you never do dummy things???). I still have a Zuiko 28 but I would like a wider angle for indoor shots and as someone said, Zuiko prices are very high (speculation?). I feel a 17 mm to be too specific. I'd rather go for a 20-24 mm. Thanks for your posts. Nicolas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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