Author Topic: Olympus OM 10 -> zuiko 50mm for E-P1 ? (Read 2633 times)

asterinex · « **on:** December 28, 2010, 12:51:48 PM »

I found this Olympus camera on a second hand site. I think the camera is broken but the lens seems ok.
Can I use this lens on my Olympus e-p1 and is it a good lens ?

http://www.2dehands.be/foto-camera/spiegelreflexcameras/olympus/olympus-om-10-lens-zuiko-76245134.html?qq=olympus+50mm&pcpl=&pc_id=&afd=foto-camera

voyager · « **Reply #1 on:** December 28, 2010, 01:21:28 PM »

Depends on which 50mm it is, it doesn't say in the link.

We have Sample Archives for three of them:

http://e-p1.net/lens-sample-photo-archive/olympus-zuiko-auto-s-50mm-f1-8-(om-mount)-lens-samples/
http://e-p1.net/lens-sample-photo-archive/olympus-50mm-f1-8-lens-the-'-f-'-zuiko-version/
http://e-p1.net/lens-sample-photo-archive/olympus-om-50-f1-4-lens-samples/

mikmas101 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 28, 2010, 01:49:27 PM »

It's a 50mm f1.8 Auto-S - I have one and it's a great lens to use for m4/3 if in good nick (hard to tell from the pic but it doesn't look too bad)

For 10 Euros you can't go wrong really

asterinex · « **Reply #3 on:** December 28, 2010, 01:54:56 PM »

Quote from: mikmas101 on December 28, 2010, 01:49:27 PM

For 10 Euros you can't go wrong really

Yep, that's why I asked

What kind of Adapter should I buy to make this work ?

adash · « **Reply #4 on:** December 28, 2010, 01:58:58 PM »

OM -> m4/3

Don't get the genuine Olympus adapter as it is damn expensive. Get any adapter of the proper kind from a reputable seller on ebay for example.

Cotillion · « **Reply #5 on:** December 28, 2010, 04:59:29 PM »

Try something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/Olympus-OM-Lens-Micro-4-3-M4-3-M43-Mount-Adapter-/320559245792?pt=Lens_Accessories&hash=item4aa2d1e9e0
If you scroll down it even has a picture of an OM 50mm/f1.8 so you can check how it looks.
Great lens by the way, would be a bargain if you can get it for that price.
Funny, that. The adapter and caps if you want them cost a multitude of the lens and a nice 'shelf' camera

Also interesting (but probably not what you're looking for

) is this OM->m43 tilt adapter..
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tilt-Adapter-Olympus-OM-Lens-Micro-4-3-M-43-M43-/330512701522?pt=Lens_Accessories&hash=item4cf4179852

asterinex · « **Reply #6 on:** December 29, 2010, 12:21:42 AM »

thx, the lens looks cool !

asterinex · « **Reply #7 on:** January 01, 2011, 07:06:37 AM »

I just picked up the camera and the lens for 10 euros.

The lens is in very good shape. No scratches... but I see 3 dust particles inside the lens system. I hope it won't affect the photos I will take.
Next step is to buy an adapter

I'll keep you informed.

sirlylos · « **Reply #8 on:** January 01, 2011, 08:21:00 AM »

I've got an F-Zuiko lens and really like it. It's a bit trickier to get to grips with over modern lenses but you can get brilliant portrait shots with a great depth of field. I've just got the f/1.4 version and it's great in low light situations.

asterinex · « **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2011, 09:09:51 AM »

Quote from: sirlylos on January 01, 2011, 08:21:00 AM

I've got an F-Zuiko lens and really like it. It's a bit trickier to get to grips with over modern lenses but you can get brilliant portrait shots with a great depth of field. I've just got the f/1.4 version and it's great in low light situations.

Is it hard to get it focussed with the E-P1 ? Do you use the magnification to focus ?

sirlylos · « **Reply #10 on:** January 01, 2011, 10:01:56 AM »

I don't tend to use the zoom focus because it takes a bit of extra time and I use it for portraits so I need to be snappy so as not to lose the moment. I find I have good enough results with the normal view.

That second set that voyager has linked to are some of my shots and they are all using the regular zoom

Olympus OM 10 -> zuiko 50mm for E-P1 ?