OM , OM1 , OM2 , OM2N , OM3 , OM4 photo-sharing and possible meetups

[Anthony Lee]

Another one with the OM 24 f2.8, close-up and wide open on a beautiful hibiscus.

 

[eooojj]

I once heard that Oly is the Leica of the East. At f2 it is actually sharper than the Cron at f2 and definitely sharper than both the Canon 50 f1.4 and Nikkor 50 f1.4 Ai. In terms of color rendition, it is very close to the Cron and the Cron being the most natural. I have tested Zeiss, Leica, Oly, Nikkor, Mamiya, Pentagon, Pentax and of course Canon, and my personal preference is Zeiss followed by Leica and then Oly. But the most versatile 50 is definitely the Oly 50 f1.4 which I intend to leave it permanently on my camera. By the way, I use adaptors from Tagotech.

Thanks for the info...i am think of buying the Takumar lens and 40D...;p
Btw, i think 40D rocks too.

 

[Anthony Lee]

Thanks for the info...i am think of buying the Takumar lens and 40D...;p
Btw, i think 40D rocks too.

I use 40D because it can take virtually most of the alternative lenses available. But if you are interested in Pentax, make sure you select the older generation of SMC Takumar M42 mount. The Pentax K mount has issues with the 40D. Best is go for the whole range of OM Zuiko, 18 f3.5, 21 f2 or 3.5, 24 f2.8, 35 f2, 50 f1.4 and 50 f1.2. I seldom shoot longer than 50mm.

 

[eooojj]

I use 40D because it can take virtually most of the alternative lenses available. But if you are interested in Pentax, make sure you select the older generation of SMC Takumar M42 mount. The Pentax K mount has issues with the 40D. Best is go for the whole range of OM Zuiko, 18 f3.5, 21 f2 or 3.5, 24 f2.8, 35 f2, 50 f1.4 and 50 f1.2. I seldom shoot longer than 50mm.

i have heard about it...thanks for your advise...look forward to your next post.

 

[boochap]

4T, 85f2, extension tube, Ektar 100.


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[paapoopa]

so beautiful..


OM2 ZUiko 50mm f1.8
fuji superia 400

my first test roll
everything seems a little soft. i dont know why

 

[eooojj]

i am not expert in this but
could it be
light leak (google search to checkout light seals for om)
or perhaps your other light meter is giving over exposed reading?
Maybe other expert bro here might want to help

so beautiful..


OM2 ZUiko 50mm f1.8
fuji superia 400

my first test roll
everything seems a little soft. i dont know why

 

[eooojj]

My 2nd roll of film...trying a higher iso Kodak400VC
OM2n - Zuiko 50mm/1.4 MC

 

[eooojj]

My 2nd roll of film...trying a higher iso Kodak400VC
OM2n - Zuiko 50mm/1.4 MC... ended up with mostly 1/30 to 1/60 shutter speed.
Will try pushing the film 2stops the next round

Testing Night shots along Orchard Road, no tripod, no flash.
Inspired by Van Gogh's quote

"I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day." Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)

 

[Shawn]

My 2nd roll of film...trying a higher iso Kodak400VC
OM2n - Zuiko 50mm/1.4 MC... ended up with mostly 1/30 to 1/60 shutter speed.
Will try pushing the film 2stops the next round

Testing Night shots along Orchard Road, no tripod, no flash.
Inspired by Van Gogh's quote

"I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day." Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)

Nice work! I like the ambient light- wine glass shot nice glow to it!

 

[unseenshadows]

Been using my dad's OM-1 with a G. Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4:

 

[eooojj]

Been using my dad's OM-1 with a G. Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4:

Lovely contrasty and great colors!
Welcome to the thread!

 

[Anthony Lee]

The Om 24mm f2.8 is reputed to put all other 24mms to shame except the Canon 24L which is about 12 X the price. I am fortunate to own this lens and just loves the way it can out resolve my 10MP sensor all the time. It is so close to my Leica Elmarit 28mm f2.8 but at 4mm wider, I just love it. Took it out this morning, rather cloudy but clear enough to try out the lens at its peak which is f8.

Bishan Park:

Also visited a Chinese temple nearby:

 

[eooojj]

wow...mounting on a 40D feels good.
looks sharp and clean to me..nice lens.
didn't know zuiko got so many reputed lens.
Wonders if anyone has the 50mm macro here?

The Om 24mm f2.8 is reputed to put all other 24mms to shame except the Canon 24L which is about 12 X the price. I am fortunate to own this lens and just loves the way it can out resolve my 10MP sensor all the time. It is so close to my Leica Elmarit 28mm f2.8 but at 4mm wider, I just love it. Took it out this morning, rather cloudy but clear enough to try out the lens at its peak which is f8.

 

[Anthony Lee]

wow...mounting on a 40D feels good.
looks sharp and clean to me..nice lens.
didn't know zuiko got so many reputed lens.
Wonders if anyone has the 50mm macro here?

There are many more of old OM Zuiko lenses that will wow all of us when mounted on today's DSLR. Hope those who owns such lenses can come out and post some of their photos, like the 18mm f3.5, 21mm f2/3.5, 50mm f3.5 macro, 50mm f1.2, 85mm f2 etc..

 

[eooojj]

I definately would want to see the 18mm f3.5 & 50mm f3.5 macro!!!
I wonder even if there are any owners in Singapore?

There are many more of old OM Zuiko lenses that will wow all of us when mounted on today's DSLR. Hope those who owns such lenses can come out and post some of their photos, like the 18mm f3.5, 21mm f2/3.5, 50mm f3.5 macro, 50mm f1.2, 85mm f2 etc..

 

[unseenshadows]

Saw a Zuiko 21mm f/2 at TCW's display case last Saturday when I was in City Hall. Didn't want to ask for the price. =(

 

[unseenshadows]

Taken with a Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 on OM-1.

 

[Anthony Lee]

Taken with a Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 on OM-1.

Nice photos. May buy an OM SLR one day to relive my fond memories.

One last look at the Bishan canal that will be converted to a river soon. OM 24 f2.4, f8, 1/125, ISO 100.

 

[paapoopa]

1st test roll
OM2
Zuiko 50mm f1.8