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p.1 #1 · which 100/2?

Folks go on and on about the cy 100/2 around here. Recently there was Rokkor love, now the zuiko 18 is the soup du jour, but the cy 100/2 has always been exalted as a favorite to many FMers. However, I have recently become a zuikoholic (thanks a lot guys) and my terrible habit is driving me towards the zuiko 100/2, but it is rare and expensive, but similar in price to the contax. So, my question is: does the zuiko stand up to the contax, or are folks who pay similar prices for a zuiko drinking something? (I can't find much info on the zuiko at all, and certainly no comparisons with the contax)

Sorry for rambling

Mar 31, 2009 at 02:19 PM

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p.1 #2 · which 100/2?

Zuiko is tiny, the cy is typical cy big. I am looking for a zuiko as well

I am sure I have seen impressive zuiko images as I have had my eyes on this lens for a while, just usually too exp. some ebay stores are trying to sell it for over 1000 dollars, but that is just ridiculous.

Mar 31, 2009 at 02:23 PM

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p.1 #3 · which 100/2?

one of these days I'd like to see some comparisons with the canon 100/2.
It seems to be almost a forgotten lens. Its reputation is decent in Canon-land with the few who use it and there are times when AF and open-aperture working are indespensable (weddings).

How i would love the forground-background contrast separation of the c/y but with AF!

A few days ago i saw samples from the zuiko in my browsings through Flickr and it certainly looked impressive. Not the same contrast separtion/ 3d of the c/y but the images had a very nice overall quality.

Mar 31, 2009 at 03:01 PM

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p.1 #4 · which 100/2?

I have my Oly 85/2 in the "to sell" pile now that I have an Oly 100/2. Very impressive lens. I do like the look of the pictures. I also have a Nikon 105/2 DC, a Komura 105/2, Meyer Orestor 100/2.8, Nikon 105/2.5, Spiratone 105/2.5, Agenieux 90/1.8, Canon TS-E 90/2.8 and a Taylor Hobson Cooke 95/3.3. They are all great in their own way. I'll have to do some more side by side testing to see if I really need them all. And, maybe even I could post some of the images later.

Mar 31, 2009 at 03:14 PM

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p.1 #5 · which 100/2?

I had the Canon 100/2 EF for several years. A nice lens, no complaints. Fast AF, great for sports and weddings as mentioned. It tended to accumulate dust though, which pissed me off. Overall build quality was not up to L standards but not bad.

the Oly 100/2 is certainly nice, I'd think. $1k seems a bit much, but I could see half that. Another lens to consider in that realm (which I have and certainly think is superb) is the Oly 90/2 macro.

I wish canon made a 100/1.4L EF - that would be a sweet lens and fit nicely between 85/1.2L and 135/2L

-Ed

Mar 31, 2009 at 03:23 PM

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p.1 #6 · which 100/2?

gasrocks wrote:
I have my Oly 85/2 in the "to sell" pile now that I have an Oly 100/2. Very impressive lens. I do like the look of the pictures. I also have a Nikon 105/2 DC, a Komura 105/2, Meyer Orestor 100/2.8, Nikon 105/2.5, Spiratone 105/2.5, Agenieux 90/1.8, Canon TS-E 90/2.8 and a Taylor Hobson Cooke 95/3.3. They are all great in their own way. I'll have to do some more side by side testing to see if I really need them all. And, maybe even I could post some of the images later.

Were you the one who just won from Ebay?
Yike....I went into shower, and I lost that one....

Mar 31, 2009 at 03:28 PM

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p.1 #7 · which 100/2?

I also had the Canon 100 f2 and used it for sports. Nice quality lens, decent size and a good price. It did seem to have some purple fringing but not enough to really complain about.

Mar 31, 2009 at 04:01 PM

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p.1 #8 · which 100/2?

I have that lens and it is my best portrait lens. I like the colors and the bokeh.

This image is copyrighted by the owner

more photos here:
http://www.pbase.com/rudiknust/olympus

Mar 31, 2009 at 04:21 PM

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p.1 #9 · which 100/2?

Paul Yi wrote:
gasrocks wrote:
I have my Oly 85/2 in the "to sell" pile now that I have an Oly 100/2. Very impressive lens. I do like the look of the pictures. I also have a Nikon 105/2 DC, a Komura 105/2, Meyer Orestor 100/2.8, Nikon 105/2.5, Spiratone 105/2.5, Agenieux 90/1.8, Canon TS-E 90/2.8 and a Taylor Hobson Cooke 95/3.3. They are all great in their own way. I'll have to do some more side by side testing to see if I really need them all. And, maybe even I could post some of the images later.

Were you the one who just won from Ebay?
Yike....I went into shower, and I lost that one....

Don't feel bad, they can be had cheaper than that. That one set a recent high-point price-wise, I think.

-Ed

Mar 31, 2009 at 04:47 PM

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p.1 #10 · which 100/2?

gasrocks wrote:
I have my Oly 85/2 in the "to sell" pile now that I have an Oly 100/2. Very impressive lens. I do like the look of the pictures. I also have a Nikon 105/2 DC, a Komura 105/2, Meyer Orestor 100/2.8, Nikon 105/2.5, Spiratone 105/2.5, Agenieux 90/1.8, Canon TS-E 90/2.8 and a Taylor Hobson Cooke 95/3.3. They are all great in their own way. I'll have to do some more side by side testing to see if I really need them all. And, maybe even I could post some of the images later.

Fascinating bunch . . . email / PM me first when you decided to sell any!

Mar 31, 2009 at 05:28 PM

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p.1 #11 · which 100/2?

The Olympus 100mm f/2 incorporates an ED element in it's optical formula.

Mar 31, 2009 at 05:47 PM

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p.1 #12 · which 100/2?

nothing but good about the 100mm OM zuiko from me,

some of the images here were made with it:

< ;http://picasaweb.google.com/zuikooh/WinterPearOrchardWinterperenboomgaard?authkey=Gv1sRgCLWW6pP6razUXw&feat=directlink>;

Iwert

Mar 31, 2009 at 07:34 PM

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p.1 #13 · which 100/2?

I've tried Cv125, leica apo 100, and canon 135L, Tair 11-A, 85L II....
But nothing came close to the 3-Dness of Planar 100/2.0.
The separation of in-focus from out-of-focus is very unique and eye popping...even with my poor skill.

Mar 31, 2009 at 08:05 PM

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p.1 #14 · which 100/2?

A converted Contax N Makro 100 / 2.8 Once you try one, you won't want to leave home without it.

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Mar 31, 2009 at 08:09 PM

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p.1 #15 · which 100/2?

Isn't that f/2.8?

Mar 31, 2009 at 08:10 PM

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p.1 #16 · which 100/2?

Mar 31, 2009 at 08:55 PM

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p.1 #17 · which 100/2?

zuiko wrote:
nothing but good about the 100mm OM zuiko from me,

some of the images here were made with it:

< ;http://picasaweb.google.com/zuikooh/WinterPearOrchardWinterperenboomgaard?authkey=Gv1sRgCLWW6pP6razUXw&feat=directlink>;

Iwert

Very nice, I'm looking forward to this lens! Though, I may have to get a zeiss 100/2 to compare it with.

Mar 31, 2009 at 08:57 PM

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p.1 #18 · which 100/2?

Leica apo macro elmarit 100mm is hard to best.

Apr 02, 2009 at 10:36 AM

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