Author Topic: Questions on Olympus 4/3 lenses. (Read 1434 times)

winx14 · « **on:** November 12, 2010, 07:59:21 AM »

Is the manual focus on the Olympus 4/3 lenses digital like the m4/3 lenses (you can turn the focus ring infinitely)? That's one of the main reasons why I've been using the classic OM lenses.

Also, what are the best-for-the-value Olympus 4/3 lenses? Like for OM lenses, it was 50mm f1.8, 28mm f3.5, etc...

mikmas101 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2010, 09:51:51 AM »

Quote from: winx14 on November 12, 2010, 07:59:21 AM

Is the manual focus on the Olympus 4/3 lenses digital like the m4/3 lenses (you can turn the focus ring infinitely)? That's one of the main reasons why I've been using the classic OM lenses.

Also, what are the best-for-the-value Olympus 4/3 lenses? Like for OM lenses, it was 50mm f1.8, 28mm f3.5, etc...

Yep to the first question - got on my nerves using it; like you I've stuck with MF (including OM)
The 14-42mm kit lens can be picked up really cheap now, particularly people selling it off 'new' when they've bought the package.

I've had some grumbles about it but it is capable of some quite stunning results.

winx14 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2010, 10:42:07 AM »

dang... i was really hoping the 4/3rds lenses had mechanical focusing. i guess i won't be buying an mmf-2 adapter after all.

mikmas101 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2010, 10:51:53 AM »

My apologies - didn't read the post properly before replying..

Only just realised you are asking about 4/3 lenses.

Me stoopid!

count_zero · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2010, 11:00:38 AM »

The standard grade lenses are digital focus, but the high and super high grade lenses are manual. The Zuiko 50-200mm f2.8 is a pretty good prices now at around $900. That is one I suspect Olympus is planning on releasing for m43 as high grade, whenever they start selling high grade m43 lenses.

voyager · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2010, 11:38:06 AM »

Quote from: count_zero on November 12, 2010, 11:00:38 AM

The standard grade lenses are digital focus, but the high and super high grade lenses are manual. The Zuiko 50-200mm f2.8 is a pretty good prices now at around $900. That is one I suspect Olympus is planning on releasing for m43 as high grade, whenever they start selling high grade m43 lenses.

Wait, the 75-300mm isn't high grade!?

adash · « **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2010, 12:04:22 PM »

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Wait, the 75-300mm isn't high grade!?

Which one, the f/4.8-6.7?

voyager · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2010, 12:07:10 PM »

Yes. My post had some intended sarcasm. :-P

adash · « **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2010, 12:13:02 PM »

BTW, Sigma and Leica 4/3 have real manual focusing ring. At least some of them.

lisandra · « **Reply #9 on:** November 13, 2010, 11:27:25 AM »

Quote from: count_zero on November 12, 2010, 11:00:38 AM

The standard grade lenses are digital focus, but the high and super high grade lenses are manual. The Zuiko 50-200mm f2.8 is a pretty good prices now at around $900. That is one I suspect Olympus is planning on releasing for m43 as high grade, whenever they start selling high grade m43 lenses.

They NEED to start yesterday. Panny is way ahead on this.

Questions on Olympus 4/3 lenses.