Micro Four Thirds Club

EdwardConde · 01-07-2013, 01:05 AM

My C-Mount TV Lens Trinity Kit for my MFT. Love these cheap lenses..

Fotasy 50mm f1.4 TV Lens on my E-PL1

Fujian 35mm f1.7 TV Lens on my E-PL1

Fujian 25mm f1.4 TV Lens on my E-PL1 (In Camera 6 x 6 Crop)

Duh_Vinci · 01-13-2013, 06:17 AM

Continuing with E-M5 and single lens for the month of Jan - Sweet 35 LB

Regards,
D

Duh_Vinci · 01-13-2013, 06:19 AM - **1 Like**

Just a bit of color - still Sweet 35 on E-M5

Regards,
D

nickthetasmaniac · 01-14-2013, 05:43 AM

A general assortment of landscape work from the last few weeks. Shot on my GH2 with a whole bunch of lenses...

EdwardConde · 01-14-2013, 02:17 PM

Great shots... I am looking to add another MFT to the gear bag... Anyone have any experience with the E-PL2 or EP3? Should I look at the Pentax Q?

nickthetasmaniac · 01-14-2013, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by EdwardConde

Great shots... I am looking to add another MFT to the gear bag... Anyone have any experience with the E-PL2 or EP3? Should I look at the Pentax Q?

To your first question - yep. I've used and loved the EPL2 quite a lot and I think it's a bit of a mirrorless classic (considering the price it can be had for). The EP3 is also great but that's largely dependant on price - I'd be inclined to look at the new 16mp EPM2/EPL5 instead...

To your first question - No, you shouldn't

EdwardConde · 01-14-2013, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

To your first question - yep. I've used and loved the EPL2 quite a lot and I think it's a bit of a mirrorless classic (considering the price it can be had for). The EP3 is also great but that's largely dependant on price - I'd be inclined to look at the new 16mp EPM2/EPL5 instead...

To your first question - No, you shouldn't

Thanks.. Yeah I am mostly looking for a companion to my E-PL1 mostly to use my C-Mounts on. I have seen EP3s go for just under $300.. but I can get a refurb PL2 for about $179. I have a K-5 now for anything that needs to look perfect. So no need for the the EPL5 & EPM2 at the moment... I am bargain hunting..

thx

Laurentiu Cristofor · 01-14-2013, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by EdwardConde

Yeah I am mostly looking for a companion to my E-PL1 mostly to use my C-Mounts on.

Are you happy with how your C mount lenses work on the E-PL1? If not, then try the Q - C mount lenses should do a better job of covering its sensor.

FWIW, I reviewed the E-PL2 here.

legacyb4 · 01-19-2013, 11:12 PM - **1 Like**

Three from the past week in Harrison Hot Springs, BC at the resort; panning from right to left at different times of the day.

nickthetasmaniac · 01-21-2013, 06:07 PM - **1 Like**

Love the shots from BC! I'll have to make it up that way one day...

Here's some I got from the old Pentax-M 50/f1.4 on my GH2

EdwardConde · 01-22-2013, 06:14 PM

I just bought a 2nd MFT body... the e-PM1... I have really connected to the MFT system... Considering consolidating my Pentax gear to just my DA*55 f1.4, K-5 & flash... and selling off my fisheye, limited and macro and look for MFT equivalents... Am I crazy?

Laurentiu Cristofor · 01-22-2013, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by EdwardConde

Am I crazy?

The answer will depend on who you ask. Try the K5 forum and they'll issue you a certificate and perhaps even collect money for treatment.

I am now only interested in MFT lenses and bodies and I will want to try a FF MILC when options appear - I just have too many 35mm legacy lenses not to try them on the proper format. I regret the APC-C lenses I got, but at least I don't have many: just the DA15 and the Tamron 17-50 - these can keep on living on the Pentax bodies.

EdwardConde · 01-23-2013, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor

The answer will depend on who you ask. Try the K5 forum and they'll issue you a certificate and perhaps even collect money for treatment.

I am now only interested in MFT lenses and bodies and I will want to try a FF MILC when options appear - I just have too many 35mm legacy lenses not to try them on the proper format. I regret the APC-C lenses I got, but at least I don't have many: just the DA15 and the Tamron 17-50 - these can keep on living on the Pentax bodies.

Yeah.. I have a feeling they would ask for my Pentaxian Passport back.. ha

The only MFT lenses I have are the body cap and kit lens... I am more interested in the lenses I can adapt to the body... so looking at legacy stuff... I am also eyeing that ROkinon Fisheye for MFT

Aegon · 01-23-2013, 01:14 PM

I fell in love with the E-PM1, especially combined with the Oly 45/1.8, which is a pocket duo with formidable image quality and blazing AF speed. I also liked the increased DOF for a given shutter/ISO combination, as well as the heavily underrated face detection. When the OMD EM5 came out I bought one and quickly determined that I didn't need a K-5 anymore. Since then I've switched to the E-PM2 for the Sony sensor and I haven't looked back too much.

I did buy a K-01 because it was relatively cheap and I have a soft spot for Pentax, as well as some leftover Pentax lenses.

And I bought a D600 to replace a 5D, for those times when you want to go the other way with DOF. Its nice to have options.

But I've always got a nagging suspicion that APS-C and FF are not as valuable to me as their prices suggest, and I'm also somewhat afraid that when people simply try µ4/3, they may collectively realize that other cameras aren't necessary and then I would never be able to resell/recoup the money sunk into the D600. If the K-01 cost anything substantial I would feel a similar fear on its behalf. Because the bottom line is that µ4/3 is that good. Great lenses, great sensors, amazing IQ.

Duh_Vinci · 01-26-2013, 01:19 PM - **1 Like**

I think last time I used my Pentax or Nikon DSLR bodies was over a year ago... Somehow, these compact m43 bodies just feel right, at least for me... no stress on the neck or wrist...

E-P3 with 17mm

Regards,
D

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01-07-2013, 01:05 AM	#271
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	My C-Mount TV Lens Trinity Kit for my MFT. Love these cheap lenses.. Fotasy 50mm f1.4 TV Lens on my E-PL1 Fujian 35mm f1.7 TV Lens on my E-PL1 Fujian 25mm f1.4 TV Lens on my E-PL1 (In Camera 6 x 6 Crop)

01-13-2013, 06:17 AM	#272
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Continuing with E-M5 and single lens for the month of Jan - Sweet 35 LB Regards, D

01-13-2013, 06:19 AM - 1 Like	#273
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Just a bit of color - still Sweet 35 on E-M5 Regards, D

01-14-2013, 05:43 AM	#274
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	A general assortment of landscape work from the last few weeks. Shot on my GH2 with a whole bunch of lenses...

01-14-2013, 02:17 PM	#275
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Great shots... I am looking to add another MFT to the gear bag... Anyone have any experience with the E-PL2 or EP3? Should I look at the Pentax Q?

01-14-2013, 04:25 PM	#276
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by EdwardConde Great shots... I am looking to add another MFT to the gear bag... Anyone have any experience with the E-PL2 or EP3? Should I look at the Pentax Q? To your first question - yep. I've used and loved the EPL2 quite a lot and I think it's a bit of a mirrorless classic (considering the price it can be had for). The EP3 is also great but that's largely dependant on price - I'd be inclined to look at the new 16mp EPM2/EPL5 instead... To your first question - No, you shouldn't

01-14-2013, 05:03 PM	#277
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac To your first question - yep. I've used and loved the EPL2 quite a lot and I think it's a bit of a mirrorless classic (considering the price it can be had for). The EP3 is also great but that's largely dependant on price - I'd be inclined to look at the new 16mp EPM2/EPL5 instead... To your first question - No, you shouldn't Thanks.. Yeah I am mostly looking for a companion to my E-PL1 mostly to use my C-Mounts on. I have seen EP3s go for just under $300.. but I can get a refurb PL2 for about $179. I have a K-5 now for anything that needs to look perfect. So no need for the the EPL5 & EPM2 at the moment... I am bargain hunting.. thx

01-14-2013, 10:23 PM	#278
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055 Original Poster	Originally posted by EdwardConde Yeah I am mostly looking for a companion to my E-PL1 mostly to use my C-Mounts on. Are you happy with how your C mount lenses work on the E-PL1? If not, then try the Q - C mount lenses should do a better job of covering its sensor. FWIW, I reviewed the E-PL2 here.

01-19-2013, 11:12 PM - 1 Like	#279
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	Three from the past week in Harrison Hot Springs, BC at the resort; panning from right to left at different times of the day.

01-21-2013, 06:07 PM - 1 Like	#280
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Love the shots from BC! I'll have to make it up that way one day... Here's some I got from the old Pentax-M 50/f1.4 on my GH2

01-22-2013, 06:14 PM	#281
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	I just bought a 2nd MFT body... the e-PM1... I have really connected to the MFT system... Considering consolidating my Pentax gear to just my DA*55 f1.4, K-5 & flash... and selling off my fisheye, limited and macro and look for MFT equivalents... Am I crazy?

01-22-2013, 09:38 PM	#282
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055 Original Poster	Originally posted by EdwardConde Am I crazy? The answer will depend on who you ask. Try the K5 forum and they'll issue you a certificate and perhaps even collect money for treatment. I am now only interested in MFT lenses and bodies and I will want to try a FF MILC when options appear - I just have too many 35mm legacy lenses not to try them on the proper format. I regret the APC-C lenses I got, but at least I don't have many: just the DA15 and the Tamron 17-50 - these can keep on living on the Pentax bodies.

01-23-2013, 11:27 AM	#283
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor The answer will depend on who you ask. Try the K5 forum and they'll issue you a certificate and perhaps even collect money for treatment. I am now only interested in MFT lenses and bodies and I will want to try a FF MILC when options appear - I just have too many 35mm legacy lenses not to try them on the proper format. I regret the APC-C lenses I got, but at least I don't have many: just the DA15 and the Tamron 17-50 - these can keep on living on the Pentax bodies. Yeah.. I have a feeling they would ask for my Pentaxian Passport back.. ha The only MFT lenses I have are the body cap and kit lens... I am more interested in the lenses I can adapt to the body... so looking at legacy stuff... I am also eyeing that ROkinon Fisheye for MFT

01-23-2013, 01:14 PM	#284
Aegon Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,416	I fell in love with the E-PM1, especially combined with the Oly 45/1.8, which is a pocket duo with formidable image quality and blazing AF speed. I also liked the increased DOF for a given shutter/ISO combination, as well as the heavily underrated face detection. When the OMD EM5 came out I bought one and quickly determined that I didn't need a K-5 anymore. Since then I've switched to the E-PM2 for the Sony sensor and I haven't looked back too much. I did buy a K-01 because it was relatively cheap and I have a soft spot for Pentax, as well as some leftover Pentax lenses. And I bought a D600 to replace a 5D, for those times when you want to go the other way with DOF. Its nice to have options. But I've always got a nagging suspicion that APS-C and FF are not as valuable to me as their prices suggest, and I'm also somewhat afraid that when people simply try µ4/3, they may collectively realize that other cameras aren't necessary and then I would never be able to resell/recoup the money sunk into the D600. If the K-01 cost anything substantial I would feel a similar fear on its behalf. Because the bottom line is that µ4/3 is that good. Great lenses, great sensors, amazing IQ.

01-26-2013, 01:19 PM - 1 Like	#285
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	I think last time I used my Pentax or Nikon DSLR bodies was over a year ago... Somehow, these compact m43 bodies just feel right, at least for me... no stress on the neck or wrist... E-P3 with 17mm Regards, D