Olympus Pen F Half Frame Camera with 38mm f1.8 and 100mm f3.5 lens (Pre-owned)
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This Olympus Pen F Half Frame Camera is completely unscathed, along with the 100mm lens. It is economical with film, provides excellent optical performance, and carries historical and collectible value. The camera’s portability, distinctive image aesthetic, and classic design make it a fantastic choice for both serious photographers and enthusiasts who appreciate vintage photography gear. Reasons to buy this camera include:
Compact and Portable Design
Half-Frame Format: The Pen F's half-frame format makes the camera and lenses more compact and lighter than full-frame 35mm cameras, making it ideal for travel, street photography, and everyday use.
Portability: The small size and light weight make it easy to carry around, ensuring you can always have it with you to capture spontaneous moments.
Economical Film Usage
Double the Exposures: The half-frame format allows you to get 72 exposures per standard 36-exposure roll of 35mm film. This is cost-effective, as you get twice the number of shots per roll, which is great for extended shooting sessions or when practicing your photography skills.
High-Quality Optics
38mm f/1.8 Lens: This lens provides a versatile standard focal length (equivalent to about 55mm on a full-frame camera) with a fast maximum aperture, allowing for excellent low-light performance and the ability to create beautiful bokeh and shallow depth-of-field effects.
100mm f/3.5 Lens: This telephoto lens (equivalent to about 150mm on a full-frame camera) is great for portraits, sports, and wildlife photography. Its compact size and good optical performance make it a valuable addition to your kit.
Versatile and Flexible System
Interchangeable Lenses: The Pen F system offers a range of lenses and accessories, allowing you to expand your kit and adapt to different photographic needs and creative pursuits.
Creative Control: The combination of a standard and a telephoto lens provides flexibility in framing and composition, giving you more creative options.
Exceptional Build Quality and Design
Durable Construction: The Pen F features a solid metal body with precise controls, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
Classic Aesthetic: The Pen F’s design is both functional and beautiful, with a classic look that appeals to photographers who appreciate vintage camera design.
Unique Image Aesthetic
Distinctive Half-Frame Look: The half-frame format produces images with a unique aspect ratio, offering a different perspective compared to standard 35mm frames. This can give your photos a distinctive and creative edge.
Historical and Collectible Value
Innovative History: The Olympus Pen F is the world’s first half-frame SLR with a rotary shutter. Owning and using this camera can provide a sense of connection to photography history and innovation.
Collectible Appeal: For collectors and enthusiasts, the Pen F holds significant value as a piece of photographic history, often appreciated for its design and engineering.