Olympus OM-Zuiko 28mm f2.8 35mm Primes
Olympus OM-Zuiko 28mm f2.8 35mm Primes
USER REVIEWS
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[Feb 16, 2003]
andres esteban
Intermediate
Strength:
really compact, colour rendition, contrast and sharpness first rate. stops down to f22
Weakness:
not exactly a fault but its less easy to focus with focus screen 1 than a standard lens. something to keep in mind if your eyesight is less than perfect. I love this lens, the results I have received are excellent. you will not be disappointed Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: zuiko 50mmf1.8 & 135mm f3.5 |
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[Mar 28, 2002]
babec
Intermediate
Strength:
Remarkably even performance from f3.5 down to f16. Excellent wide open. Little vigneting, little distortion. Contrasty, very compact, takes 49mm filters.
Weakness:
Little darker viewfinder due to f3.5. Review for the f3.5/28mm. Excellent lens. Unbeatable even at a much higher price level. Customer Service Not needed Similar Products Used: f2.0/35mm, f1.8/50mm, f1.4/50mm, f3.5/50mm Macro |
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[Feb 17, 2002]
Philip Canard
Expert
Strength:
It is an excellent lens even wide open. Since there is no need to stop down to get excellent results, the f3.5 aperture is not as slow as it would at first appear. There is almost no vignetting and no rectilinear distortion on architectural subjects even to the edges of the frame when wide open! Sharpness and contrast is what you expect from Zuiko, which means you compare this to much more expensive German glass. The second best value in the Zuiko line, after the 50mm f1.8. Buy both lenses in mint condition for less than $100 on eBay!
Weakness:
You will have a very hard time believing that such a great lens costs so little. It might make you value the lens less than you should. So buy two to make you feel you have spent enough money, and have a spare to use as a backup or to sell to another Zuikoholic. I wish it stopped down to f22, but I really can''t complain when looking at any photo it has ever taken. This review is for the 28mm f3.5 which has been strangely omitted from review. It is the predecessor to the f2.8 version. It was the most popular wideangle in the Zuiko line until the f2.8 version replaced it, so it is very available at a giveaway price on the used market. Mine came with caps, hood, and case for $56 delivered from ebay. This lens is an insiders secret that I picked up from a Leica collector that also uses Olympus gear. He told me it was almost impossible to tell the difference between this lens and comparable Leitz lens. Customer Service You can probably find another used one cheaper than a repair bill, but if the price ever zooms or they get hard to find, use Camtech at www.zuiko.com Similar Products Used: Canon FD 28mm f2.8 |
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[Sep 23, 2001]
worldosft
Intermediate
Strength:
Sharp, well made mechanically, light weight and compact, multi-coated.
Weakness:
None. All Olympus Zuiko lenses are very compact and very well made mechanically. The 28mm f:2.8 exemplifies this. The optical design is going on 20 years old but this lens still holds its own with more modern 28mm lenses. It''s multi-coated and quite sharp. It''s a great vacation lens, great for shooting interiors, and a great lens to experiment with. With Zuiko lenses, it''s best to buy used. Only a few dealers nation wide sell Olympus lenses and accessories, therefore, they are way too expensive new. My value rating is only based on purchasing this lens used. A typical price for a used one is around $100 -$135 in Excellent + condition. Customer Service Not needed. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Jul 18, 2000]
Ray Moth
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
OM-Zuiko 28mm f2.8
Strength:
* Excellent sharpness and contrast
Weakness:
(None) This is a 'go anywhere' lens that I often use as a standard lens. It is ideal for situations where extra width of view is required because it isn't possible to get further away from the subject. Customer Service Never used Similar Products Used: 28mm Praktica screw-mount |
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[Jan 18, 2001]
Albert Yang
Casual
Strength:
Compact,
Weakness:
Not as sharp as the 50mm f/1.8 Decent lens, which gives very warm colors, and is decent at f/8 +. A little bit of vignetting is noticable, but usually only under strong light or big sky shots. Customer Service None needed! Similar Products Used: Zuiko 24mm |
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[Jul 08, 2001]
John Franklin
Intermediate
Strength:
Compact, sharp, very little distortion, good contrast. The perfect wide angle for the way I see the world
Weakness:
Apature ring gets sticky occasionally (after 20 years with no service) but never let me down. The right lens for so many travel occasions. Bit too much edge distortion for people shot if they are placed at the extreme edges. Still I love this lens for travel work. Customer Service Quick & courteous Similar Products Used: 30 odd cameras over as many years but the Olympus system is perfect for me. |
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[Nov 10, 1999]
Michael Goldfarb
Expert
Model Reviewed:
OM-Zuiko 28mm f2.8
Strength:
Incredibly small and light, beautifully sharp and contrasty with minimal distortion for this focal length.
Weakness:
No. A wonderful lens, produces great sharp images. My only complaint is that I wish it was faster than 2.8! Customer Service No occasion to find out. Similar Products Used: Nikkor non-AI 28/3.5 on old Nikons and Nikkormats |
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[Aug 17, 1999]
Joel Wilcox
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
OM-Zuiko 28mm f2.8
Strength:
Very small, sharp, and contrasty
Weakness:
None Superior lens Similar Products Used: None |
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[Aug 17, 1999]
Paul Schings
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
OM-Zuiko 28mm f2.8
Strength:
very small and light; balances well on an OM body w/o winder
Weakness:
none great lens when I want to travel light Similar Products Used: None |