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Info on Olympus 100/3.5 Pen-f please ?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:38 am    Post subject: Info on Olympus 100/3.5 Pen-f please ? Reply with quote
I have read a lot of good things about Pen-f lenses.
I'm about to buy me into the system with the 100mm f3.5.
But I have to buy an adapter again to use it on my Fuji X-E1.
Is this lens worth it ? How good/sharp is it compared to m42 and c/y lenses ?
Can it compete with more modern 100mm like Zeiss, Takumar... ?


PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
difficult to say how it would compare to a Zeiss or to a Takumar which btw. would be of abt. the same vintage, but I can say that it is a very good lens, very recommended
here my samples, note that most 'cosplay' photos had 'clarity' reduced in PP to give a dreamy look: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/sets/72157628364071135/


PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thx kuaan. Your pictures are the main reason I got very interested in this lens. I saw them before on flickr.
You seem one of the only ones with pictures taken with this lens:)
They look so special and good and they have a nice pop. Wow.

Can u please answer a few questions :
1) does it cover ASP-C sensor (vignetting) ?
2) Is it sharp wide open ? Center or corner to corner ?
3) how is contrast ?


PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Do a search on this forum. There are several threads with samples from this lens here. An excellent performer, highly recommended. Not very flare resistant though as it is single coated.

The lens covers aps-c, it is sharp wide open and I find the contrast excellent as long as you don't shoot against the light.


PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thx guys , I will go for it !Smile


PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 4:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
asterinex wrote:
Thx kuaan. Your pictures are the main reason I got very interested in this lens. I saw them before on flickr.
You seem one of the only ones with pictures taken with this lens:)
They look so special and good and they have a nice pop. Wow.

Can u please answer a few questions :
1) does it cover ASP-C sensor (vignetting) ?
2) Is it sharp wide open ? Center or corner to corner ?
3) how is contrast ?


oh, great to know that you had seen and liked my samples Smile
Pontus has answered your questions better than I could! Let me repeat:
- there is no vignetting with the 100mm. Halfframe actually is still a bit larger than APS-C, only the wide angles show some vignetting.
- like most Pen-F lenses sharpness wide open is very impressive
- contrast is average resp. low if shot against light, like Pontus mentioned coating is not best but to me it seems that this more often matters with the wide angles, not much trouble with the 100mm

most importantly images look pleasant with a vintage edge, it's small and light needing only a short adapter, is as if made for a NEX Wink

I see you decided to go for it, congrats! Smile


PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
kuuan wrote:
asterinex wrote:
Thx kuaan. Your pictures are the main reason I got very interested in this lens. I saw them before on flickr.
You seem one of the only ones with pictures taken with this lens:)
They look so special and good and they have a nice pop. Wow.

Can u please answer a few questions :
1) does it cover ASP-C sensor (vignetting) ?
2) Is it sharp wide open ? Center or corner to corner ?
3) how is contrast ?


oh, great to know that you had seen and liked my samples Smile
Pontus has answered your questions better than I could! Let me repeat:
- there is no vignetting with the 100mm. Halfframe actually is still a bit larger than APS-C, only the wide angles show some vignetting.
- like most Pen-F lenses sharpness wide open is very impressive
- contrast is average resp. low if shot against light, like Pontus mentioned coating is not best but to me it seems that this more often matters with the wide angles, not much trouble with the 100mm

most importantly images look pleasant with a vintage edge, it's small and light needing only a short adapter, is as if made for a NEX Wink

I see you decided to go for it, congrats! Smile


Thx !

I can buy the 100mm togheter with the 38/1.8. Any experience with this one ?


PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
asterinex wrote:
kuuan wrote:
....

I see you decided to go for it, congrats! Smile


Thx !

I can buy the 100mm togheter with the 38/1.8. Any experience with this one ?


if the price is right of course go for it!
the 38mm is an amazing lens, personally I don't know of any f2/35mm lens that is as sharp wide open like the Pen-F 1.8/38, only rivaled by the Pen-F 1.4/40 Wink Should mention that it has a characteristic lively bokeh which, depending on the subject, may disturb but also add a special touch, great for colorful, happy, lively photos


PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The lens is amazing. You can't dislike this lens Wink


PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Asking price for the 100/3.5 and the 35/1.8 is 190 euros.
The 100mm is in very good condition. The glass of the 38mm is also in good condition.
Only it has a few minor drops of oil on the aperture blades. The rest is clean.
Is this a good price and are the oil drops a big problem?


PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
asterinex wrote:
Asking price for the 100/3.5 and the 35/1.8 is 190 euros.
The 100mm is in very good condition. The glass of the 38mm is also in good condition.
Only it has a few minor drops of oil on the aperture blades. The rest is clean.
Is this a good price and are the oil drops a big problem?


I guess you ment 38mm f/1.8?

190 Euros for those two together is a very good price. I paid much more and my 38mm have a few sign of early fungus Confused

They are both good performers Wink


PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nordentro wrote:
asterinex wrote:
Asking price for the 100/3.5 and the 35/1.8 is 190 euros.
The 100mm is in very good condition. The glass of the 38mm is also in good condition.
Only it has a few minor drops of oil on the aperture blades. The rest is clean.
Is this a good price and are the oil drops a big problem?


I guess you ment 38mm f/1.8?

190 Euros for those two together is a very good price. I paid much more and my 38mm have a few sign of early fungus Confused

They are both good performers Wink

Yes , sorry , I ment the 38mm f/1.8.


PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nordentro wrote:
asterinex wrote:
Asking price for the 100/3.5 and the 35/1.8 is 190 euros.
The 100mm is in very good condition. The glass of the 38mm is also in good condition.
Only it has a few minor drops of oil on the aperture blades. The rest is clean.
Is this a good price and are the oil drops a big problem?


I guess you ment 38mm f/1.8?

190 Euros for those two together is a very good price. I paid much more and my 38mm have a few sign of early fungus Confused

They are both good performers Wink


I agree, 190 Euro is a good price, specially if there are any original caps included, specially the rear caps sell quite expensively, you could not save if you bought them from me ( yes, I have sold a few 38mm and a 100mm, the copies I have for sell right now may be reserved, must check that, anyway if anybody is interested I can help Wink )

The oil should not be a problem, resp. it is fairly easy to open the lens to clean the blades, some experience of servicing lenses before attempting is recommended though


PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thx I ordered the 2 lenses. Now it is waiting time.
The 38mm has original front and rear caps.Smile
The 100mm has rear cap(no front), but includes original storage box and (sun)hood.


PostPosted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
asterinex wrote:
Thx I ordered the 2 lenses. Now it is waiting time.
The 38mm has original front and rear caps.Smile
The 100mm has rear cap(no front), but includes original storage box and (sun)hood.


congrats! then this is a very, very good deal, rear caps alone sell for around 40 usd, front caps for abt. 20
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