Mike Howard Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 <p>Lauren MacIntosh recently sent me a very nice condition OM-G he gave away here on photo.net. I just finished processing and scanning the first roll from it. It was a rotten day at the cemetery, no tripod and only slow lenses with APX100 film, but the metering appears to be very good. I only have 28/3.5 and 135/3.5 lenses for OM mount, having gotten rid of most of my Olympus stuff when I bailed on 4/3's. Now I wish I'd kept some more of it.</p> <p>Here is a link to the pics...</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mhowardphoto/sets/72157628672816267/">Link</a></p> <p>So, I need to get a fast lens for this camera, any suggestions? I'm thinking a 35/2.0 to start, if I can find one for less than $100 or so.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 <p>When I got my OM-1 MD (<a href="../classic-cameras-forum/00Y2PJ">link</a>), I first got a Zuiko 35-70mm f/4 Zoom and was surprised how decent it was. However, for my "fast" lens I ended up getting a Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8.<br> Especially if I had a 28mm myself, I'd go longer for the 50mm faster lens, but different strokes...</p> <p>I need to get out and shoot mine again, appreciate the reminder.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadanand Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 <p>Agree with JDM on getting a Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8. I have only that lens and is a real good one.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou_Meluso Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 <p>Nice pics, Michael. I just saw a guy on pnet classified that had an clean looking OM 50mm1.4 for $100 as well as others. Good luck finding a 35mm f/2 for a c-note. Clean examples go for twice that.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 <p>Unless you specifically want the fast 35, the 50mm f1.8 Zuiko is a great value. I snagged a new mint one on ebay a couple of years ago for 20 USD. If you can deal with less speed the Zuiko 35mm f2.8 (which I also own) is a good performer. You could probably pick up both the 50mm f1.8 and 35mm f2.8 for under 100 USD.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Collins Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 <p>I love the pics, Michael. I bought my last 50/1.4 for $75, but my 35/2 was around $265. It's a great lens though. I also agree with Mike regarding the 35/2.8. It's a very nice lens with great performance.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Another great Zuiko to look for is the 50mm f3.5 macro. Almost as compact as a nonmacro 50 but a fine performer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Howard Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 <p>Thanks guys, I think I'll order a 50/1.8 from KEH. 35mm is my preferred FoV, esp when just using the body and one lens on a walkabout, but you are right, the 35/2.0 does not go for cheap. $264 at KEH...may take a look at ebay and see what I can see over time.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 <p>Dang, this thread is proximally responsible for my buying a new telephoto Zuiko zoom lens. I went to KEH to look what things were costing now, and fell into the trap.<br> I am curious to see what it looks like - it was incredibly cheap and was a BGN (bargain) lens.</p> <p>My past experience has been that KEH is very conservative in rating, so I'm hoping it will be useable as stated. Cosmetics are not a concern to me in this case. I just like the OM so much and hadn't been shooting with it lately.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 <p>So which zoom did you get, JDM? I have the 75-150 f4 Zuiko and really like it. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 <p>I got the a Zuiko 100-200mm f/5 for about $30 - couldn't resist the BGN. :)</p> <p>The Mir site has a few words about it http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/shared/zuiko/htmls/100200mm.htm</p> <p>With my 35-70 and the 50mm f/1.8 it's certainly a bargain kit for a camera that I coveted when it was new (admit it, I'm not the only one so motivated here or in CMC :)</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_price1 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I lucked into a Zuiko 50 f1.8 that came with an OM-10 at a local flea market. For $15, I was ecstatic to get the lens but later managed to fix the sticky shutter on the OM-10 from directions on the Internets. It's a fine lens, equal to the best fast fifties from any other marque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 <p>My Zuiko 100-200mm BGN lens came today from KEH.</p> <p>I have no idea why it was a BGN grade. Looks and feels like a "new, old stock" item. Clean, edges of the focus ring pattern are sharp as a tack (no wear), no grime in the engraved white letters, etc.<br /> I'll get out and try it out and post later on. It's not supposed to be the best Zuiko ever, but my prior experiences with Zuiko 'bargain' lenses (original price, not KEH's rating) were very positive.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingemar_lampa1 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 <p>KEH are very conservative with their Q-marks. To our benefit (Maybe they use the Tokyo scale where even the slightest blemish will render an item UG or BGN:). I bought a Zuiko 180/F2.8 classed as BGN last year and to me it looks and feels close to new. Same with a motordrive 2 that I also got. KEH rocks. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobing_lee Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 <p>why not try 3rd factories.<br> like osawa 28mm2.8 Super ozeck II 28 2.8 the colourtone is verynice.Not well know but Quality<br />even Sigma Zoom k 35~70 not bad choose</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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