Charlie,
So you by any chance own an OM Zuiko 135mm f4.5 macro? If so would you be
willing to a comparison on it to the Sigma 105mm macro? The 135mm is
probably my most used OM lens on my E-1 but I wonder if the Sigma might
offer competition, specifically the auto diaphragm operation.
Thanks, Dan S.
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From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Geilfuss Charles
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 8:44 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: E500 'must buys'
R.
I have the ME-1 magnifier on my E-500 and it is a definite
improvement over the stock issue; I just wouldn't call it a *dramatic*
improvement. One caveat; the little sucker has a nasty habit of popping off.
Did that once to me in the camera bag when I grabbed the camera to run out
for a shot. Thought for sure I had lost it.
I have the Oly FL-36 and am very pleased with it. Helps a lot with
low light focusing.
I also have two Macro lenses that with which I'm very pleased.
The Zuiko 35/3.5. Difficult to use as a true macro (too close) but very good
for copy work and "close" focus. I very much like it as a walk around small
kit. Sort of like walking around with an 85mm on an OM body.
Lastly I have the Sigma (for 4/3) 105/2.8 macro and it is a sweet
lens. Very sharp, good working distance at 1:1 and real honest-to-god manual
focusing. I thought about holding out for Sigma's 150 macro but went with
the smaller lens instead and I really like it.
Charlie (resident enabler)
-----Original Message-----
From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Rodti MacLeary
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 11:10 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] E500 'must buys'
So, I've got myself an E500 with the standard 14-45mm lens. And that's it.
I expect I'll need a decent flash and a 'good all rounder' lens.
I've only been out with it a couple of times but despite being a complete
SLR newbie I'm finding the standard lens a little restrictive.
Also, is the Olympus viewfinder magnifier any good?
Thanks in advance!
r.
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