Micro Four Thirds Club

EdwardConde · 02-13-2013, 09:29 PM

I am actually looking at a 3rd m43 body... the E-PL2 is the front runner. I already have the E-PL1 which i primarily use for the body cap lens and the E-PM1 is my m43 workhorse. I use my c-mount glass mostly the 35mm fujian f1.7. So my thought is to add a 3rd for my additional c-mount lenses and macro rings i just got into. I am looking at the e-pl2 cause I don't have that body and its under $200 possibly can find under $150. Look at Cameta Camera for refurbs. That is what i did! You can get these refurbs through them directly or through Amazon. I like the grip of the E-PL1 and from the looks of the E-PL2 it is a little bigger.. So it should be a nice addition to the family. I put one of those g4 grips on my PM1 and then wrapped with canvas tape. Gives it a nice commando look.. plus helps with gripping the camera body.

I'll keep you posted if I pull the trigger on the 3rd body... Poor K-5 gets very little use...

planedriver · 02-15-2013, 12:41 PM - **4 Likes**

EPL-5 with the 14-42 kit lens:

Andras

EdwardConde · 02-15-2013, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by planedriver

EPL-5 with the 14-42 kit lens:

Andras

Nice work....

EdwardConde · 02-15-2013, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by EdwardConde

I am actually looking at a 3rd m43 body... the E-PL2 is the front runner. I already have the E-PL1 which i primarily use for the body cap lens and the E-PM1 is my m43 workhorse. I use my c-mount glass mostly the 35mm fujian f1.7. So my thought is to add a 3rd for my additional c-mount lenses and macro rings i just got into. I am looking at the e-pl2 cause I don't have that body and its under $200 possibly can find under $150. Look at Cameta Camera for refurbs. That is what i did! You can get these refurbs through them directly or through Amazon. I like the grip of the E-PL1 and from the looks of the E-PL2 it is a little bigger.. So it should be a nice addition to the family. I put one of those g4 grips on my PM1 and then wrapped with canvas tape. Gives it a nice commando look.. plus helps with gripping the camera body.

I'll keep you posted if I pull the trigger on the 3rd body... Poor K-5 gets very little use...

I got me a gently used E-PL2 with about 150 on the shutter... very excited about adding this one to the gear bag.

Laurentiu Cristofor · 02-15-2013, 09:29 PM

Just noticed that Voigtlander has another f/0.95 planned for release this summer: a 42.5/0.95.

planedriver · 02-18-2013, 10:57 AM

Dramatic color art filter in B&W.

Andras

**rparmar** · 02-18-2013, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor

Just noticed that Voigtlander has another f/0.95 planned for release this summer: a 42.5/0.95.

Yep. Apparently the FA 43 Limited will have a friend!

Laurentiu Cristofor · 03-03-2013, 07:59 PM

A couple more samples from the Tokina 300/6.3 mirror:

EdwardConde · 03-04-2013, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor

A couple more samples from the Tokina 300/6.3 mirror:

Wow... that would be essentially a 600mm on the m43 right?

What did that lens cost you?

Laurentiu Cristofor · 03-04-2013, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by EdwardConde

Wow... that would be essentially a 600mm on the m43 right?

Yes, or a 400mm on APS-C. It is *very* compact - I reviewed it here, btw.

Originally posted by EdwardConde

What did that lens cost you?

I don't remember, but the price right now at Adorama and B&H is $299, so it was probably that:

Tokina 300mm f/6.3 Telephoto Lens for Micro 4/3 Mounts RX300M43

Tokina 300mm f/6.3 Reflex Telephoto Macro Lens for MFT RX300M43

EdwardConde · 03-10-2013, 10:37 AM

So I bought me a few more lenses to try on my m43 bodies... The Pentax 110 lenses... I got a 18, 24 & 50mm versions....

Here is a sample of the 50mm with the close up filter.. These are SOOC (Straight Out Of Camera)

I need to get out to day and try the 24mm & 18mm .....

I am using the RainbowImaging Adapter. (no IRIS Control) I am working on my own adapter with iris control.... more to come on that later!

So not a bad combination the 110 glass on the m43 body...

Swift1 · 03-10-2013, 03:11 PM

Olympus Pen E-P1, M.Zuiko Digital 17/2.8 @f/2.8, ACDSee Pro 6

**Jacquot** · 03-10-2013, 03:33 PM - **1 Like**

Nice, Colton. Is this a new camera for you? I don't use my E-PL1 often, but I like the quality of the photographs. The write time is very long... Nice camera, though, and faster than waiting for film processing, after all.

Swift1 · 03-10-2013, 05:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jacquot

Nice, Colton. Is this a new camera for you? I don't use my E-PL1 often, but I like the quality of the photographs. The write time is very long... Nice camera, though, and faster than waiting for film processing, after all.

Thanks David.
I've had my E-P1 for a little over a year now. I think it's a superb little camera and I've never found it to be slow as many reviewers have said. I don't use it as often as I would like, mostly because I have so many other cameras demanding attention.
I also really like the Zuiko 17/2.8, which is the only lens I have for the E-P1.

Here's one from today from same combo using the E-P1's Monochrome setting.

**Jacquot** · 03-10-2013, 05:53 PM

Great catch, and she looks very happy! --and glad to be photographed!

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02-13-2013, 09:29 PM	#316
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	I am actually looking at a 3rd m43 body... the E-PL2 is the front runner. I already have the E-PL1 which i primarily use for the body cap lens and the E-PM1 is my m43 workhorse. I use my c-mount glass mostly the 35mm fujian f1.7. So my thought is to add a 3rd for my additional c-mount lenses and macro rings i just got into. I am looking at the e-pl2 cause I don't have that body and its under $200 possibly can find under $150. Look at Cameta Camera for refurbs. That is what i did! You can get these refurbs through them directly or through Amazon. I like the grip of the E-PL1 and from the looks of the E-PL2 it is a little bigger.. So it should be a nice addition to the family. I put one of those g4 grips on my PM1 and then wrapped with canvas tape. Gives it a nice commando look.. plus helps with gripping the camera body. I'll keep you posted if I pull the trigger on the 3rd body... Poor K-5 gets very little use...

02-15-2013, 12:41 PM - 4 Likes	#317
planedriver Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Velence, Hungary Posts: 664	EPL-5 with the 14-42 kit lens: Andras

02-15-2013, 02:39 PM	#318
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by planedriver EPL-5 with the 14-42 kit lens: Andras Nice work....

02-15-2013, 02:40 PM	#319
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by EdwardConde I am actually looking at a 3rd m43 body... the E-PL2 is the front runner. I already have the E-PL1 which i primarily use for the body cap lens and the E-PM1 is my m43 workhorse. I use my c-mount glass mostly the 35mm fujian f1.7. So my thought is to add a 3rd for my additional c-mount lenses and macro rings i just got into. I am looking at the e-pl2 cause I don't have that body and its under $200 possibly can find under $150. Look at Cameta Camera for refurbs. That is what i did! You can get these refurbs through them directly or through Amazon. I like the grip of the E-PL1 and from the looks of the E-PL2 it is a little bigger.. So it should be a nice addition to the family. I put one of those g4 grips on my PM1 and then wrapped with canvas tape. Gives it a nice commando look.. plus helps with gripping the camera body. I'll keep you posted if I pull the trigger on the 3rd body... Poor K-5 gets very little use... I got me a gently used E-PL2 with about 150 on the shutter... very excited about adding this one to the gear bag.

02-15-2013, 09:29 PM	#320
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055 Original Poster	Just noticed that Voigtlander has another f/0.95 planned for release this summer: a 42.5/0.95.

02-18-2013, 10:57 AM	#321
planedriver Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Velence, Hungary Posts: 664	Dramatic color art filter in B&W. Andras

02-18-2013, 07:15 PM	#322
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor Just noticed that Voigtlander has another f/0.95 planned for release this summer: a 42.5/0.95. Yep. Apparently the FA 43 Limited will have a friend!

03-03-2013, 07:59 PM	#323
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055 Original Poster	A couple more samples from the Tokina 300/6.3 mirror:

03-04-2013, 10:17 AM	#324
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor A couple more samples from the Tokina 300/6.3 mirror: Wow... that would be essentially a 600mm on the m43 right? What did that lens cost you?

03-04-2013, 05:37 PM	#325
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055 Original Poster	Originally posted by EdwardConde Wow... that would be essentially a 600mm on the m43 right? Yes, or a 400mm on APS-C. It is very compact - I reviewed it here, btw. Originally posted by EdwardConde What did that lens cost you? I don't remember, but the price right now at Adorama and B&H is $299, so it was probably that: Tokina 300mm f/6.3 Telephoto Lens for Micro 4/3 Mounts RX300M43 Tokina 300mm f/6.3 Reflex Telephoto Macro Lens for MFT RX300M43

03-10-2013, 10:37 AM	#326
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	So I bought me a few more lenses to try on my m43 bodies... The Pentax 110 lenses... I got a 18, 24 & 50mm versions.... Here is a sample of the 50mm with the close up filter.. These are SOOC (Straight Out Of Camera) I need to get out to day and try the 24mm & 18mm ..... I am using the RainbowImaging Adapter. (no IRIS Control) I am working on my own adapter with iris control.... more to come on that later! So not a bad combination the 110 glass on the m43 body...

03-10-2013, 03:11 PM	#327
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Olympus Pen E-P1, M.Zuiko Digital 17/2.8 @f/2.8, ACDSee Pro 6

03-10-2013, 03:33 PM - 1 Like	#328
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Nice, Colton. Is this a new camera for you? I don't use my E-PL1 often, but I like the quality of the photographs. The write time is very long... Nice camera, though, and faster than waiting for film processing, after all.

03-10-2013, 05:18 PM - 2 Likes	#329
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Jacquot Nice, Colton. Is this a new camera for you? I don't use my E-PL1 often, but I like the quality of the photographs. The write time is very long... Nice camera, though, and faster than waiting for film processing, after all. Thanks David. I've had my E-P1 for a little over a year now. I think it's a superb little camera and I've never found it to be slow as many reviewers have said. I don't use it as often as I would like, mostly because I have so many other cameras demanding attention. I also really like the Zuiko 17/2.8, which is the only lens I have for the E-P1. Here's one from today from same combo using the E-P1's Monochrome setting.

03-10-2013, 05:53 PM	#330
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Great catch, and she looks very happy! --and glad to be photographed!