Re: [OM] Fast telephoto for OMD-EM10

[Chuck Norcutt]

How about adapting a Nikon or Olympus OM lens to the E-M10 assuming you 
already own one?  You'd have to use the lens in MF mode but m.4/3 makes 
it easy to do so.  You can use the lens in stop-down mode and the EVF 
will brighten or darken itself to conform to the exposure parameters set 
on the camera... a sort of visual exposure meter with focusing and 
metering at the shooting aperture.  You can also magnify the image to 
check focusing.
Best used in slow moving tripod mode (especially at 600mm equivalent) 
but hand holding is possible with IS (you tell the camera the focal 
length of the lens installed as it doesn't know otherwise)... or at 
least I think these capabilities are on the E-M10...they are on the E-M5 
and E-M1.
If you already have a lens that can be adapted the adapter will likely 
cost you less than $15.  It's a cheap experiment even if you decide not 
to go that way in the end.  Alternatively, it gives you a cheap out as 
an interim solution until the real thing comes along (at your price 
range)  Here's the Nikon adapter 
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/Big-is-New-Nikon-AI-F-Lens-to-Micro-4-3-M4-3-Olympus-EPM1-E-PL3-EP2-Adapter-Ring-/400325231865?pt=US_Lens_Adapters_Mounts_Tubes&hash=item5d353e44f9> 
 An OM adapter (and many others) can be found at the same place for a 
similar price.
Another solution is to rent what's currently available for the duration 
of your vacation.  You can check out one of more of them and be assured 
that you'll like it if you do buy.  Here are the m.4/3 offerings from 
LenRentals.com <http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/micro-four-thirds/lenses>
Chuck Norcutt


On 5/19/2014 2:34 PM, Frank Kurzawa wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I've shot Nikon crop sensor cameras for years (most recently D7000), but
> recently got an OMD-EM10.
> In preparation for a June vacation I want to get a telephoto. My priorities
> in order (more or less) are long, fast, sharp, fast focus, economical,
> small,
> Olympus is coming out with their pro level 300 mm  f2.8 zoom later this
> year, which seems like a dream lens (if I can afford it). But it's not a
> current option.
> Currently, I can get a 14-150 f4-5.6 (not cheap and not fast, but good
> value), or
> Olympus 40-150 - slow, medium long, great price - or
> Olympus 75-300 f4.8-6.7 - pretty darn long but slow at shorter focal lengths
> But there are also non-olympus options
> Panasonic 100-300 f4-5.6 - faster than the similar Olympus 75-300
> Panasonic  45-200  f4-5.6 - longer and faster than the Olympu 40-150
>
> With the Panasonic options I would be buying an extra AF motor in the lens
> that I don't need, but AFAICS from the reviews, the Panasonic lenses would
> perform well (e.g. still have good AF speed) on my Olympus body.
>
> What are people's thoughts on this? I'm thinking it might not be worth
> spending too much money on a telephoto if I've got their pro telephoto in
> my future. On the other hand, there's a good chance I won't be able to
> afford it anyway.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Frank
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