Thanks Mike. One of the nice things about MFT cameras is that the screen or EVF
automatically adjusts the brightness when you stop down the lens, making
stop-down metering a much less painful proposition than on other cameras.
Cheers,
Nathan
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On Apr 12, 2010, at 3:50 AM, usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I have seen reports that the Z. 40 f2 is a nice performer/size on MFT.
> AG reports the Z. 200/4 performs well on FT with images to illustrate
> the point.
> It is difficult to be sure, but it seems veiling flare is generally
> more of an issue with MFT. This was recognized in lenses
> designed for film but appears to more of an issue with reflective
> sensors. Perhaps the short registration distance of MFT
> exacerbates the issue. This was posted before, but may be hard to
> find:
>
> http://www.biofos.com/cornucop/omz_ep1.html
>
> Not perfect for what you want , but at least MFT.
>
> You are welcome to try my Z. 50 f2 or any other Zuiko I have when you
> are in Boston. I think it is a very cool lens. Perhaps it is a
> stellar performer on MFT. I know CH likes the Z. 50/3.5 and I have 2
> copies of that. Alas, I do not have an adapter. I suspect it is
> only a matter of time before I am smitten by MFT. It is getting very
> close.
>
> I suspect that if one has some nice Zuikos, it is easy to justify the
> adapters. There may be less complelling case given the
> modest fussiness with stop down metering etc if one must purchase the
> lenses too---unless one is an "alt lenser" by nature.
>
> A Generally don't Mind Fussing, Mike
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> Nathan,
> My vote would be the OM 50mm F2.0 Macro lens. If you want something
> smaller, lighter and less expensive, try the OM 50mm F 1.8. Neither of
> these will overwhelm your GF-1...and you already know where to get the
> adapter.
> Richard
>
>
>
>> Actually, now I am a bit curious. I have never owned any of the
> classic
> Olympus lenses. I have a decent selection of Leica M lenses which I can
> use
> on the GF-1 with the adapter I already have.
>>
>> So, the question to the group: are there any OM lenses out there that
> are
> compelling enough for someone like me to buy an adapter and try them
> out?
> The M lenses I already own include a 3.8/24mm, several flavours of the
> 35mm
> (including a Summicron ASPH), 1.4/50mm, 2.5/75mm and 2.8/90mm.
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