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Using OM lens with E-PM2 newbie question

Started Jan 17, 2015 | Questions thread
OP Jhumroo Senior Member • Posts: 2,194
Re: Using OM lens with E-PM2 newbie question

hindesite wrote:

The OM 50/1.8 is very good on m4/3, I have used a couple (with different results) on both an E-P1 and G6. Not as sharp as the 45/1.8, nor as convenient, but definitely useful. And cheap.

Would you recommend the OM 50/1.8 over other brand (Nikon, Canon etc.) lenses to use with the E-PM2?

The main problem you will have is judging focus, with no EVF and no focus peaking you will need to use magnified view which wasn't implemented at all well on the E-P1; maybe it is better on the E-PM2 (it isn't good on the E-PM1, either).

Thanks for the tip. I'll try to program one of the buttons to Zoom to help with manual focussing.

Pretty much any cheap adapter will do, the advantage f the OM lenses is that the adapter don't need any release button or moving parts. I prefer adapters with tripod mounts, so they can support heavier lenses without straining the camera.

So, you think going with the $10 adapter over more expensive ones is ok?

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