Cool Four-Thirds.org matching simulation improvements.

[Chris_in_Osaka]

I'm not sure how many people have noticed this, but on the four thirds org web site they have not only added the E-P1 so you can match m4/3 and regular 4/3 lenses, but you can select and match classic lenses. There are 6 voiglander and 5 OM to choose from.

http://www.four-thirds.org/en/products/matching/index.html
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[RoelHendrickx]

I'm not sure how many people have noticed this, but on the four thirds org web site they have not only added the E-P1 so you can match m4/3 and regular 4/3 lenses, but you can select and match classic lenses. There are 6 voiglander and 5 OM to choose from.

http://www.four-thirds.org/en/products/matching/index.html

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[RoelHendrickx]

Hint : for useful comparisons, I always use the top down view.

E-P1 looks OK with 25mm pancake (although the adapter is as big as the lens)
E-P1 looks also still OK with the PL25mm.

Those would be two lenses I would expect to really use with such a camera.

It is also interesting to compare the size of the lenses between them (like 14-42 FT with 14-42 µFT; and 7-14 FT with 7-14 µFT).

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[Brian Mosley]

A fast 50mm prime legacy lens? The Leica R 50mm f2 for example... would make a lovely portrait lens on the E-P1

Cheers

Brian
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[Travel_G]

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[Travel_G]

Speaking of which Brian, have you tried the EP-1 with the dininutive Hexanon 40 f1.8 and 50 f1.7 with the 4/3-m4/3 adapter, does the size remains small?
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[Brian Mosley]

It's very similar in size to the 25mm pancake... just faster and longer

Haven't had the time to try all the legacy lenses - I need to fit the pcb spacer ring to my Hexanon 57mm f1.2... can't wait to try that lens on the E-P1.

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[Brian Mosley]

The E-P1 does really well on any lens big enough to have its' own tripod collar - you just carry the combination by the collar, and mounted on a tripod the camera is just like an original film camera. Very cool.

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[Travel_G]

I am wondering if we'll see a direct adapter K-AR-m4/3 soon, could do without the DIY bit now, still need to convert my 57 f1.4 myself ( I would soooo love the 1.2 though).

This EP-1 is very tempting as a wife Christmas present (EP-2 by then maybe)
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[RoelHendrickx]

A fast 50mm prime legacy lens? The Leica R 50mm f2 for example... would make a lovely portrait lens on the E-P1

Cheers

Brian

I have an OM 50mm F1.8.

I have at one point debated getting my hands on an OM 50mm F1.4 or F1.2 (for low light).

But then I went for the PL25mmF1.4, thinking that shallow DOF would be hard enough anyway, even WITH the benefit of AF help.

I don't have any other legacy lenses than a couple of OMs.
I don't actively seek them, because I would use them too little.
The OMs are different because they fit my OM2n.

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[RoelHendrickx]

It even dwarfs an E-3 with grip.

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[Brian Mosley]

Check on GetDPI.com

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[Brian Mosley]

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[RoelHendrickx]

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[Travel_G]

indeed there is, thanks for the info.

Pricey though....
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[sebboh]

thanks, the e-p1 looks great with the voigtlander nokton 35mm f1.4 (very small), which would definately be one of the first lenses i'd consider getting for it (assuming someone doesn't come out with an autofocus f1.4 of similar size before i buy the camera.

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[Art_P]

gotta check that out right away!
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[nick_webster]

It pretty good even wide open, and it's not too front heavy on the E-P1. If Brian lets me borrow his loaner for a while I'd show you some pics - hint hint.

I've also got a Contax 50 f1.4 and that's even better for portraits - you don't need 20 feet between you and the subject Very nice subject isolation, you just need to watch out for some PF on high contrast background areas.

Nick

 

[Rriley]

A fast 50mm prime legacy lens? The Leica R 50mm f2 for example... would make a lovely portrait lens on the E-P1

Cheers

Brian

I have an OM 50mm F1.8.

I have at one point debated getting my hands on an OM 50mm F1.4 or F1.2 (for low light).

the 50/1.2 isnt as good as the 50/1.4 or the 50/1.8 IMO

I would look at either Konica AR or Minolta for a 1.2, there is also an OM 55/1.2

But then I went for the PL25mmF1.4, thinking that shallow DOF would be hard enough anyway, even WITH the benefit of AF help.

I don't have any other legacy lenses than a couple of OMs.
I don't actively seek them, because I would use them too little.
The OMs are different because they fit my OM2n.

worthwhile fast OM's are the 18/3.5 (well not so fast maybe), either 21, either 24, 28/2 and 3.5, the 40 and the 90, although Konica's 40/1.8 is better than Oly's 40 i think...

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[LLS1]

Hint : for useful comparisons, I always use the top down view.

E-P1 looks OK with 25mm pancake (although the adapter is as big as the lens)

Looks like the 25mm with the adapter is about the same size as the new zoom lens when it's collapsed. If people have been able to fit the 25mm with a e-4xx body into a jacket pocket, then the e-p1 with the zoom should fit as well.