Much comes down to how it feels in hand. That's of course subjective. That little bit here and there can add up to a lot in that regard. Even with weight- good balance can make a machine feel lighter in use, or just better in the hand. My first 35mm SLR was a Fujica ST801 in 1974. I bought another one in 1978. Fuji shortened the wind stroke and make some cosmetic changes. But they did something else, too, not reflected in the specs. Specs. were the same, but the balance was different. It just felt better.Okay, I've looked it up. Because as I said, I have always wanted an OM-1. You intrigued me. I needed to know whether I can continue to live happily without it.
Dimensions of the OM-1: size in inches is 5.35 (w) x 3.27 (h) x 1.97 (d); weight is 510 grams (18.0 ounces).
Dimensions of FM2n: size in inches is 5.6 x 3.5 x 2.4; weight is 540 grams (19 ounces).
While the OM-1 is definitely the champion, the FM2n is pretty close. At least, close enough for me. Though perhaps I only say that because my other Nikon is an F3HP, which, comparatively, is a beast.
-Laura
The standard 50mm f1.8 is a fine lens and a really good value. If you want longer, I would recommend the wonderful 105mm f2.5. Or if you'd prefer an 85mm, either the wonderful f1.4 or the excellent f1.8.
The Nikon manual focus 28mm and 24mm lenses all seem fine. I use the 28mm f2 because I need the speed for indoor shots. I think you'd do well with any of them.
-Laura
Except the MX came out five years or so before the LX. Pentax advertised it as a being a professional camera. And both the FM and the ME preceded the OM-10. Also I would not position the FM with the ME- I'd put it with the MX. It replaced the Nikkormat/Nikomat line.The OM-n line of cameras was intended by Olympus for professional purposes, and they built an entire system of accessories for professional needs...'robust'. Cameras like the Nikon FM and Pentax ME were their response to Olympus' appealing to the amateur market with an affordably priced similarly sized camera, the OM-10. In other words, most other cameras sized like the OM series were positioned by makers for the amateur market so as not to undermine the pro line (Nikon Fn, Pentax LX). The more upscale Pentax MX (than the amateur's ME) was aimed at a somewhat more pro market, but the flagship was still the LX. So the relative positioning had the more compact and somewhat less durable series vs. the rugged more professional series.
Post #19.We're now @34! The OP has opted for the Nikon and is now asking about a lens, not more opinion about OM vs. Nikon
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Lets talk Nikon ...
Good and affordable Nikon lenses:
20mm UD F3.5 - these are all N-AI so you need to look for AI'd, or 20mm F2.8.
24mm f2.8 - optically very nice lens.
35mm f2.0 - if you can't afford 35mm f1.4 this will do. It is top all rounder (for me).
50mm f2.0 - I have 1.4, 1.8 and 2.
55mm f2.8 Micro - sharp sharp sharp
85mm f1.8 - Non AF lenses are all N-AI. I have AI'd and is a superb lens. Don't get f2 version - it's a dog.
105mm f2.5 - One of the best Nikon lenses.
180mm f2.8 ED - Just brilliant
200mm f4 - Optically excellent lens.
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