Thanks so much for this forum! I now have someone to relate to with regards to the Oly 4/3 system! =)

On with the question...

What OM lenses are compatible with the E-system (with the OM adapter of course)?

How do i get a hold of them?

How do they fare especially since they don't have autofocus?

I know zuiko are one the best lens manufacturers around but does anyone have sample photos taken with an OM Lens on an E-system?

Makulit ba ako? =b hehehe =)

thanks in advance! looking forward to your reply =)

Hi Tok! What can I say about OM lenses... well, I've never tried them on OM bodies, that's for sure. hehe!

these are pics taken when I received my OM lenses from ebay:
Zuiko 50mm f1.4 w/ Hoya HMC UV Filter (around 3k)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/jondextan/DSC_0262.jpg
and my
Zuiko 28mm f3.5 w/ Hoya HMC UV filter (around 2.5k / pic with FS-2 focusing screen)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/jondextan/P6072492.jpg

Some samples taken with my OM lenses w/ the E-1:

ambit sa kasal w/ the 50mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/jondextan/P5260450.jpg

sa gilingan w/ the 28mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/jondextan/28mm.jpg

50mm with a 21mm OM macro extension
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/jondextan/macro.jpg

taken w/ a 50mm at f4.0
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/jondextan/foodshots4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/jondextan/foodshots3.jpg

Tok, I recommend getting only Zuiko made OM lenses for their quality (though Jimmy and Bert have great experiences with non-Zuiko OMs). It's weird coz it handles ver well, i mean the focusing. :Grin: makes me wich I tried the OM bodies of old.
I love the OM lenses.

I know you will too! :)

Dex

Check this link (http://www.biofos.com/cornucop/omz_e1.html) for actual photos of various OM lenses on an E-1. PM me if you wish to acquire a Zuiko 135f/3.5 and/or Zuiko 300f/4.5.

dex
sabi ko na e... hehehe master ka ng OM lens.. sarap n sandwich mo at ice cream.. galing...

tok heres my om shot fav..

using zuiko 50mm f/1.8
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/1324/gumjz2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

same lens but with extension tube
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/465/ant21mz4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

same lens but attached from inverted adapter
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/90/flowerinvertedlensnq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

zykkor lens 80-200mm f/3.9
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8466/dragonflyrl7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

more from here..
http://www.pbase.com/bridgebolt/om_shots

HTH

jimmyz

hey jim! the sandwich and ice cream was last night's midnight snack! haha! I was fooling around with some lights and a black background. mighty fine shot with that Inverted Lens adapter! I WANT I WANT! hahaha! :D

Those are beautiful!

Are you able to attach the teleconverter to the adapter? The 2x lens factor still applies though, right?
How does the metering perform with the OM Lens?

Thanks so much for the input guys! =) I'm definetly getting a couple.. well, they cost less than the Zuiko Digital lenses, that's for sure =b

hi! I haven't tried Telecons but my extension tubes are Olympus OMs and they are attached to the OM lens first and then the adapter to the camera!

Regarding the metering, I don't use any adjustments with my E-1 but I stop down a third in M or use -0.3EV on the E-500 :D oh yeah, Center Weighted or Spot Metering are the best. :D though I get away with ESP sometimes.

Enjoy! :D

Another macro technique here (http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/oly-e/macro-bellows.html).

I guess that's what the LCD is for =b photo chimping!

I just got a 28mm f1.4 for a grand from an obscure camera repair shop along hidalgo, was it worth the buy? everything was crystal clear (from what i can see, at least) not a smudge on the rear element and he even threw in the SKY filter and the soft case that came along with it..

What do you guys think?

OLY-moly it's a good buy alright!!! my 28mm is only f3.5 :(

not it's time for adapter hunting! try to see if Axis has stocks na, they're cheaper than from getting one outside last time I've checked.

I guess that's what the LCD is for =b photo chimping!

I just got a 28mm f1.4 for a grand from an obscure camera repair shop along hidalgo, was it worth the buy? everything was crystal clear (from what i can see, at least) not a smudge on the rear element and he even threw in the SKY filter and the soft case that came along with it..

What do you guys think?

As I recall, Olympus did not make any 28f/1.4. Is this made by another manufacturer? Have you tested it? Would appreciate to see a sample.

wow!!! great deal! i want one! :D btw, how much is the adapter?

heres my other shot with the help of om lens..
this time i used the 40-150mm kit lens with inverted zuiko 50mm f/1.8 at the end using a macro 58mm-49mm coupler...

broken compact flash IC

no sharpening done. just crop
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7969/iclegslo0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

jimmy you crazy son of a gun! wonderful macro shot! :D but what i'm really interested in is how your E-300 looks like with the 40-150ZD and the 50mm coupled all together! pic please! :D

jimmy you crazy son of a gun! wonderful macro shot! :D but what i'm really interested in is how your E-300 looks like with the 40-150ZD and the 50mm coupled all together! pic please! :D

hahaha.. sorry lex cant give you the actual picture of my cam cause thats my only cam i have right now.. just imagine yung 40-150zd lens may naka attached na 50mm inverted using a coupler...

i just bought the coupler (49mm male to 58mm male) on ebay for 8$

and here is the sample using zykkor 50-200mm OM lens + cheap 2x TC

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5269/heron123re8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Just got back from my Cebu trip. My mistake Bert, F2.8 pala =b hehehehe! i was too excited to notice it =) I'm such a megalomaniac..
That's a great macro work Jim! How do you exactly do that sort of thing with those lens?

Anyway, got some nice pics. i'll upload some soon =)

Quick question

Are you still able to use A program with the OM lenses?

yes, the usable modes are Aperture Priority and Manual.

try -0.3ev on A as that's what I use :D

second to that..

another shot using 5omm OM lens zuiko
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3227/flamingoqm3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thanks =) now all i have to do is get that adapter =b any news if Axis has them in stock?

heres my other shot with the help of om lens..
this time i used the 40-150mm kit lens with inverted zuiko 50mm f/1.8 at the end using a macro 58mm-49mm coupler...

broken compact flash IC

no sharpening done. just crop
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7969/iclegslo0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I"m interested on this setup i'm using an e500 and just bought recently a 50mm 1.8 om zuiko. how much does a macro 58mm-49mm coupler cost?? would u think it will be much cheaper here in sg?

bossing
heres the adapter that i use...
http://www.pbase.com/bridgebolt/image/64800648
i bought it less than 10$ from ebay...
heres the link for the actual picture
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110005839159

Thanks =) now all i have to do is get that adapter =b any news if Axis has them in stock?

according to mark, may parating but wala pang stock as of now.

bossing
heres the adapter that i use...
http://www.pbase.com/bridgebolt/image/64800648
i bought it less than 10$ from ebay...
heres the link for the actual picture
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110005839159

Thanks! sorry newbie here so basicall you put the coupler on the end of the 150mm then reverse the 50mm 1.8 right? i just check mine is 50mm thread so i guess i need the 50mm-58mm.

Dex:
I already got one through B&H =) bert got one as well through me. we paid almost twice than that of the listed price including shipping and taxes... but it's all good =b i use every chance i get! =) i'll post some pictures soon but i don't know if they're gonna be as good as yours and jimmy's =b Lol! =) still getting used to the manual focus thing. good thing my astigmatism cleared out! =)

here's an image of our frequent visitor using a Zuiko 135 f/3.5 on an E-1 via MF-1 adapter (1/160, Aperture Priority, ISO800, JPG capture w/o PP)

http://static.flickr.com/66/225066326_1563e41893.jpg

here's what i got from my Zuiko 50mm F1.8. shot it in RAW and converted it into JPG, other than that, there was no other adjustments... =) compensated -0.3 EV as well on A Priority! =)

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Another macro setup: I remember I have a set of OM extension tubes & close-up filters for the 49mm size. These will work with the 50mm f/1.8 and 135mm f/3.5. Hope to locate them and post some shots.

Another macro setup: I remember I have a set of OM extension tubes & close-up filters for the 49mm size. These will work with the 50mm f/1.8 and 135mm f/3.5. Hope to locate them and post some shots.

hope i can see your setup, by the way what's a close up filter?? *sorry newbie*

Close up filters are like magnifying glasses for your lens. They used to be popular because they allowed closer focusing of lenses at low cost. Here is a website (http://dpfwiw.com/filters.htm#close-up) with more details. Normally you buy it in a batch of 4 "filters": +1, +2, +3 and +4.

Taken using my Zuiko OM 50/1.4 although not with an Oly. Canon 350D :).
Don't you just love that bokeh.

http://static.flickr.com/80/254715809_09d4906afe_o.jpg

does your 350D meter with that lens?

does your 350D meter with that lens?

Yup, works with Av (aperture priority), P (program) and M (manual) mode. In fact, it works with all my manual-focus lenses of different mounts. :)

Oh, except the Canon FD lenses. Ironic, since it's a Canon. :D

cool! i just sold 2 om lenses (50 1.4 and 28 2.8) when i sold my e-1 and e-500. sayang. :( hehehe! i didn't know i could use them on my 30D.

nice shot paul... same reason why i really love the om lens... the best for bokeh... it can create an illussion :)
check my sample here http://www.pbase.com/bridgebolt/nba&page=all

jon, sayang nga... oo kita ko sa ebay na may adaptor for om to canon :)

I have a 50mm 1.8 lens with the adaptor how much do u think will this sell? magkano po ba market price neto the lens is in very good condition.

Can I use my old nikkor lenses(manual) and attach it to my e-300?
Just wondering coz Paul used an OM lens attached to a Canon.:)

Can I use my old nikkor lenses(manual) and attach it to my e-300?
Just wondering coz Paul used an OM lens attached to a Canon.:)
Yes you can. You just need a Nikon F to 4/3 mount adapter like this.

http://www.cameraquest.com/jpg/4thirdsNF.jpg (http://www.cameraquest.com/adapt_olyE1.htm)

I use M42 (aka Pentax screw mount), OM, Contax/Yashica, and even Pentacon Six (medium format) lenses on my Canon and they work just fine.

Can I use my old nikkor lenses(manual) and attach it to my e-300?
Just wondering coz Paul used an OM lens attached to a Canon.:)

im not sure pero pede kung F mount ng nikon.. check mo sa ebay...

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the info thats good news for me, but where do I buy that is it available here?
Thanks again:)


Dick

Thanks Jimmy! il check it out:)

hi paul, gumagana paba auto focus kapag may mount adapter?

hi paul, gumagana paba auto focus kapag may mount adapter?

Teka, mahirap yatang paganahin yung auto-focus kapag manual-focus yung lens. :)

Kung ang tanong mo ay kung gagana ang auto-focus kapag gamit mo ay AF lens ng ibang brand sa camera mo using a mount adapter, ang sagot ay hindi.

Teka, medyo OT na tayo. Gawa na lang kaya tayo ng bagong thread? Using manual-focus lenses on DSLRs.

haha ibig sabihin ba ng OM, olympus manual? hehe :D

guys...available ba locally yung om adapter? thanks.