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Review Date
December 10, 2007
Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year
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Reviewed by
Adamski
, Intermediate
Price Paid
$499.00
at Ebay
Photography Experience
21+ years
Summary
Ok this lens is expensive for what it is! But i wanted one bad and somehow hit the buy now button before I knew what I was doing! Any regrets? Hell no! This lens is sharp! It is the perfect focal length for most people shots and it lives permanently on my OM4Ti. Its contrasty as hell and is just so small.
The known filter problem isn't an issue at all. You just have to be aware that turning the aperture turns the filter thread, Big Deal! It takes 2 seconds to readjust and its just one of those quirks that kinda makes me love this little lens more.
I cant rave on enough about this wee gem of a lens. To me the 50mm was always just a tiny bit too tight. 40mm solves this perfectly.
I'm giving this wee cracker 4 stars for value just because I have easily got my moneys worth from it already.
Strengths
Super Sharp and contrasty from f4 up. Super compact. Perfect 'everything' lens.
Weaknesses
None.
Similar Products Used
zuiko 21mm,24mm,28mm,35mm,50mm,100mm,200mm
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Review Date
November 13, 2006
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year
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Reviewed by
dos_ojos
, Intermediate
Price Paid
$160.00
at Fom Shutterbug Ads 1
Photography Experience
21+ years
, Outdoor
Summary
I bought this lens because the 50mm wasn't quite wide enough for street and outdoor photography. It's sharp even at f2, and it's got a small, flat profile, light weight which is perfect for backpacking. Having used a Nikon F, I must say the OM cameras and their lenses are the most underrated of all SLRs. Small, light, bright viewfinder, and durable.
One of the best features that oddly enough no one has mentioned is that this lens focuses much closer than the 50mm lens. It's not quite a macro, but it's a pleasant added bonus.
I don't know why Olympus made so few of these lenses. It's become very expensive on Ebay. I've been looking for a 2cd one so I can mount 2 OM1s side x side as a stereo camera.
Strengths
Small size, low weight, sharpness, speed, close fucusing capability!
Weaknesses
Absurd prices on the second hand market.
Similar Products Used
Zuiko 24mm, 28mm, 50mm.
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Review Date
August 21, 2005
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year
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Reviewed by
hvlems
, Intermediate
Price Paid
$240.00
at Tokyo
Photography Experience
21+ years
, Outdoor
Summary
I bought the 40 mm lens in 1988 mainly because it was so small. It's sharp, as fast as a standard lens, and has, barely visable, a somewhat wider angle of course. I hardly use the 50 mm lens any more.
Strengths
Low weight, small size and excellent imaging properties (sharp, brilliant).
Weaknesses
If there is a Zuiko without fault than this is it!
Similar Products Used
none
Customer Service
It's still in near mint condition.
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Review Date
March 24, 2003
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2 votes
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Reviewed by
Abid Hussain
, Intermediate
, from Cambridge, UK
Price Paid
$0.00
at Campkins Camera Exch
Photography Experience
6-10 years
, Outdoor
Summary
By now, this outfit has moved out of history and into legend! An astonishing little lense that gives sharpness almost indistinguishable from top of the range professional lenses. Use a tripod and a shutter release and you will see detail you never thought was possible! Use a good ISO-100 film (avoid Kodak if possible) and get it developed at a reputable developer - avoid those 1-hour shops on the High Street and especially supermarkets!
Strengths
Sharp, sharp, sharp. I know I said that three times, but its so true I thought I'd re-inforce it.
Weaknesses
Not possible to attach a lens hood.
Similar Products Used
None in this range/age.
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Review Date
May 31, 2001
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
 3 of 5
Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes
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Reviewed by
Cliff LeSergent
, Expert
, from Calgary, Alberta
Photography Experience
11-20 years
, Outdoor
Summary
It's now considered more of a collector's item, so prices for used ones are a bit silly, but this lens delivers superb photos!
Strengths
Superb sharpness and contrast, great tonal range. Comparable to the best Leitz and Zeiss lenses.
Note: The Zeiss 45 f2.8 is the "pancake" lens, much smaller than the Penax or Olympus versions
Weaknesses
None!
Similar Products Used
Pentax 40mm f2.8 - poor sharpness, not much contrast
Customer Service
Not needed
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