You might consider a Kiron 24/2. One in OM mount recently sold on oboy
from a UK seller for GBP 57.89.
<http://cgi.ebay.com/KIRON-24mm-f-2-55-MC-10203055-KINO-PRECISION-LENS_W0QQitemZ7620905951QQcategoryZ707QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem>
They're fairly rare so you may have to search for quite awhile. Gary's
tests include a Kiron 28/2 (fairly common) and I would expect the 24/2
to test in similar fashion. It will undoubtedly be bigger and heavier
than the Zuiko and will also have a 55mm filter ring.
I have a Kiron 28/2 but it has a sticky diaphragm so I haven't tried it
out. On tests I recently did with my new EOS mount Tokina 28-80/2.8 the
Tokina zoom totally blew away the Zuiko 28/2.8. Therefore I'm looking
forward to checking the Kiron 28/2 after I get around to cleaning it.
Chuck Norcutt
Bart Wientjes wrote:
> Hello fellow Zuiks,
>
> I am contemplating the purchase of a Zuiko 24/2, but what I am reading on
> http://members.aol.com/olympusom/lenstests/default.htm
> doesn't really encourage me. Looking at the numbers and comments it seems
> any other Zuiko in that region is better: the slower 24/2.8, the wider 21/2
> and the
> narrower 28/2 all get better marks in regards to sharpness and contrast.
>
> But I want the f2 speed and a view wider than my 28/2.8 offers. An
> alternative option
> could be the 21/2, but I am not sure I want to paticipate in the prying from
> cold dead hands
> that - according to numerous reports in this list - is required to obtain
> that glass.
>
> So, what is the list's experience with this lens?
> Any other recommendations or suggestions?
> What is considered a fair price for the 24/2, esp. in Europe?
>
> Thanks for helping out here!
> Bart
>
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