I have to agree with John on this one. There is just too much great
stuff in this system to call anything favorite. With 11 bodies and
almost 60 Zuikos I enjoy using almost all of it. I have even moved my
brother and my niece in to the Olympus system from Minoltas.
I will say that I LOVE the T-series flash system and it's ability to
interconnect. If I had to pick a favorite aspect of the system that
would probably be it.
As to glass, for the most part I use the wide angles. Last Monday I used
my 8mm to do a back cover shot for our local Police Department's annual
report (I will post it if there is interest). I use the 18 & 21 quit a
bit. However my 180/2 has done some great Space Shuttle launch and
landing photos. The 600/6.5 has turned out some wonderfull nature stuff
down in the Everglades. I think that the 90/2 is a fantastic macro and I
do make good use of it.
I can list a least favorite piece of the OM line, the 500/8. While it is
small and light I think it just lacks too much in contrast. I know that
is one of the expected flaws of a Cat.
Bodies, the 2s and 4t are my favorites. I still have my first OM-2 that
I bought around 75-76 but it does not get used any longer.
I will almost always have a 4T w/35-70/3.5-4.5 with me. More glass if I
am planning on taking pictures that day.
Mark
John Petrush wrote:
>
> I have the pleasure of owning many OM items as well as an assortment of
> third party bits and pieces. Of the whole lot, my favorite is whatever is
> in my hands whenever I'm taking pictures. I honestly do not mean to be
> flip, but there are so many things I enjoy photographing, from pond life
> through the microscope to galaxies. Every bit of kit has its place and
> application. But to me, the most important thing is to actually use the
> stuff. Hence, the conclusion of whatever I'm holding at the time is my
> current favorite.
>
> Specific example; I'm preparing for a four day business trip. I must pack
> as light as possible. My only photo stuff is an OM-2n and a 40mm f/2.
> That's it. For this week, it is my favorite because it is light, easy to
> pack, automatic or manual as I need, and time-proven reliable.
>
> John (traveling light through America's airports) P
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