On Tue, 4 Apr 2000, Craig Roberts wrote:
> Hey y'all (as we say here in Boston) -
>
> I'm a new list subscriber on the very verge of becoming an Olympite. It
> could happen tonight, depending upon your advice. So, here we go:
>
> I have the opportunity to trade my vintage Nikkormat FT for an Olympus OM-2
> or OM-2S Program. The cameras appear to be in good working order and are
> equipped with their respective Nikkor and Zuiko 50mm f1.8 lenses.
>
> 1) Are the cameras comparable in quality and ruggedness of build? (I do not
> abuse equipment...in fact, I baby it...but durability is important to me).
I've been the lucky owner of both an OM2n and an OM2s/p for years. I am
not abusing my gear, but on the other hand I am not abusing it either (I
just believe that gear is there to be used - not to be displayed, hence I
use it intensively). In my experience, neither the OM2n nor the OM2s/p
gives any problems. They both seem durable to me.
>
> 2) How do the Nikkor and Zuiko optical qualities compare? (I find Nikkor
> less than thrilling...but that's because I owned Leicas for years until a
> family illness forced the sale of my modest collection).
>
I've never owned Nikkor, but I am very pleased with my Zuiko's...(Okok,
that was an understatement: I am very very very very pleased by my
Zuiko's). Then again: I've never owned Leicas either....
> 3) Given equal condition, which Olympus is preferable, the OM-2 or OM-2S
> Program?
>
The OM2s/p - once you get used to spot-metering, you're never gonna want
anything else. Trust me....
--thomas
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