Olympus is commonly known as the king of compact 35mm SLR cameras, but usually that conversation revolves around their camera bodies.  We are here to tell you that they also made some incredibly compact lenses for their OM-1 and OM-2 cameras, as well.

Take this 100mm f/2.8 - yes, this really is a 100mm lens pictured on the camera.  It protrudes a mere two inches from the camera!  Compare that to your nifty fifty, which extends 1 1/4 inches, and you are getting twice the focal length with a lens that is only 60% longer.

The difference in weight is even less.  This 100mm weighs a mere 8.1 ounces, only 1.9 ounces more than that same 50mm.

Throw in a minimum focusing distance of 1 meter, built-in depth of field preview, and seeing through the lens via the wonderful viewfinders that the OM-1 and OM-2 have to offer - this is a pretty irresistible combination.  If you are an Olympus shooter looking to expand your lens selection, we wholeheartedly recommend picking up one of these 100mm f/2.8 Zuiko lenses.  They'll make you and your Olympus camera quite happy.

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Do you want to have one of those moments where rays of light shoot from the heavens, choruses of angelic voices sing out, and you feel like you are having the epiphany of a lifetime?  If so, pick up an Olympus OM-2 (or an OM-1 for that matter).  This camera, paired with a Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 is a dream come true that many photographers never even realized they were missing.  The understated excellence of an OM-2 is something that needs to be experienced firsthand to truly appreciate.  Trust us on this one.⁠

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Here we have the Olympus OM-2 MD, beautifully reskinned in a lovely green leatherette.  Our repair tech, Mike, is able to re-skin most SLR cameras, in colors ranging from brown to red to iridescent blue - this green leatherette has a nice sense of understated beauty to it.  It is not quite as eye-catching or ostentatious as some of the other options and we appreciate that quieter tone.⁠

In 2019, the OM-2 became a more elusive camera at our shop.  While we saw multiple OM-1s passing through, the 2s came through less and less.  A black one like this proved even less common...  A black and green one, well, that makes this OM-2 pretty unique.  That is what we love about reskinning cameras - it personalizes and individualizes them.  You should feel an attachment to your camera.  You should love it and never want to leave it at home.  You should want to wear it proudly on your shoulder everywhere you go.  And if a new, green leatherette helps encourage that, then mission accomplished.⁠

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