Birns & Sawyer [TEWE] Omnitar 200mm f3.2 & Olympus E-M5

This concludes the (mostly) telephoto lens week, which I started with the Canon FD 200mm f4.  Two years ago I was very surprised to find this Omnitar 200mm f3.2 in a pawnshop for a ridiculously low price, since it had a Arri mount and the shop owner obviously knew little about it. I love the Omnitar 150mm f3 and 200mm f3.2 would make a nice pair.

This lens is in much better shape than the 150mm f3, but it has a stiff focusing ring, which makes quick snaps difficult. Despite this, I like using it. It's not a high contrast lens (I think most cinematic lenses aren't) but a good balance between sharp and smooth.

Man at work - Birns & Sawyer [TEWE] Omnitar 200mm f3.2 & E-M5. Click for larger.

Making a splash - Birns & Sawyer [TEWE] Omnitar 200mm f3.2 & E-M5. Click for larger.

Relaxing - Birns & Sawyer [TEWE] Omnitar 200mm f3.2 & E-M5. Click for larger.

Graffiti - Birns & Sawyer [TEWE] Omnitar 200mm f3.2 & E-M5. Click for larger.