Using the OM adapter

[Paul Shields]

Well I got it last night, so immediately set about trying my old lenses on it. First impressions are - absolutely love it . Using the OM Zuiko 50mm macro as a portrait lens produced some great results, even wide open. I have a lovely old Vivitar Series 1 f/2.8 70-210mm zoom, weighs as much as the E-1 but is a beautiful lens with macro capability. Got some stunning shots with this just walking with it handheld around the garden. Attached a 2X-A teleconverter and that worked well too. Just wish I had a really wide angle OMZ lens to compensate for the 2x sensor.

What I enjoyed most was having to think a little bit more before each shot. Shooting totally manually brings you much closer to the essence of photography - it's all about light in the end isn't it?

I've a broken Internet connection at home at the moment - when back up I plan on posting some comparative examples of the various lenses.

[ditto1958]

I recently sold a couple of items on ebay. I tried shooting pictures of them with my E-300 kit zooms, but was having no success at all. I put on my adapter, a lowly 50mm f1.8, and VOILA-- much better results. The posts I have seen using OM lenses are generally pretty impressive IMHO.

[Paul Shields]

The problem is, it's starting to reignite my thirst for the old cult classic lenses. there's a nice Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Macro on *bay at the moment. Repeat after me - I must resist...

[Paul Shields]

Obviously resistance is futile... Oh well, I now have the Tamron 90mm 2.5 on its way to me. Any tips on how to sneak this into the house without the other half getting suspicious?

[J Holmes]

The adapter rocks! I too love the feel of the lenses and having to think before shooting. To those of us fairly new to this game it is a way to teach without being taught.

[Paul Shields]

Originally Posted by Jeff

To those of us fairly new to this game it is a way to teach without being taught.

That sums it up nicely Jeff. Digital in manual mode lets me try things I wouldn't have dreamed of if shooting film.

[Paul Shields]

Hope it's not too rude to cross-post I thought some examples of using the adapter would be of interest to Oly users who don't venture out to the nether regions of the PhotoCamel torso.

OM Zuiko 50mm f/3.5 Macro
http://www.photocamel.com/index.php/topic,1242.0.html

OM Zuiko 135mm f/2.8
http://www.photocamel.com/index.php/topic,1243.0.html

Going to give the OMZ 24mm f/2.8 a try next - I really need a wide angle !

[Paul Shields]

Originally Posted by Pavel

that macro is very impressive. ( must be the lens )

The 3.5 50mm macro is a cool lens, and one that demands a bit of a premium compared to the usual Zuiko stuff - although, like most things from the film era, prices are taking a bit of a dive, and it can probably be picked up for around $100 or so. Still not quite the bargain that is the 50mm 1.8, which usually sells on ebay for around the same price as a 'genuine' OM lens cap .

I've got a Tamron f/2.5 90mm macro on its way that should turn up Monday - that should be fun. If you like working manually and accept the 2x effect of the 4/3rds sensor then there's some great stuff out there waiting to be given a new lease of life.