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Swift1 · 04-19-2013, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by ivoire

Like this one a lot... great color. How do you like the 12-50mm?

Thanks.
I have only used the 12-50 a few times but it seems like a decent performer.
I don't like not having focal length markings like my Pentax zooms have.
I like having the 12mm though

ivoire · 04-20-2013, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

Thanks.
I have only used the 12-50 a few times but it seems like a decent performer.
I don't like not having focal length markings like my Pentax zooms have.
I like having the 12mm though

That lens gets mixed reviews but the IQ of your pic (at 12mm?) looks sharp

poppaneedsanap · 04-21-2013, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by EdwardConde

Here are some of my latest flower images using my PM1 + Pentax 110 50mm f2.8 with close up filter..

Amazing tones / grittiness

EdwardConde · 04-21-2013, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by poppaneedsanap

Amazing tones / grittiness

Thanks... The little Pentax110 50mm is an outstanding lens... coupled with the close up filter and the pen mini.. makes for a great closeup/macroish setup...

Right now macro kits is the 110-50mm for general close up macros and then the Pentax 50mm f1.7 lens in reverse for extreme macro... those 2 lenses are just an awesome combination... All i need is to get the iris control adapter for the 110 lens and I think it would be even better...

EdwardConde · 04-21-2013, 11:35 AM - **2 Likes**

This one was shot with my Pentax 50mm f1.7 in reverse macro.... I used my e-pl2 for this setup... Really nice and sharp....

i wrote a couple of blog posts on Reverse Macro and Extreme Reverse Macro.....

Check it out here... Digital Chemicals...: Reversing for Macro... [SLR Glass]

poppaneedsanap · 04-21-2013, 01:02 PM

now that I've got the GH3 I'm going to order one of those K>M43 adapters. I've got the reverse thread adapter already for reversy macro action on my Super Program.
very crisp shot and a great lil article there.

poppaneedsanap · 04-21-2013, 04:18 PM

those look like gingerbread stamen!!

EdwardConde · 04-21-2013, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by poppaneedsanap

now that I've got the GH3 I'm going to order one of those K>M43 adapters. I've got the reverse thread adapter already for reversy macro action on my Super Program.
very crisp shot and a great lil article there.

Thanks... I am have tons of fun with the reverse macro stuff... I feel bad for my K-5, the OLYs get most of the attention these days...

Thanks btw about the article...

planedriver · 04-24-2013, 03:48 AM - **1 Like**

I've recently bought the Panny 8mm Fisheye for my EPL-5. I was thinking about the Samyang 7.5 , but as I also have the FE toy lens for my Q, I went for the Panny because of the AF. On close up (self) portraits the AF is really handy.

All shot in RAW, PP in OLy Viewer 2:

Andras

ivoire · 04-24-2013, 05:27 AM

Excellent lighting in the first one... well done!

Swift1 · 04-24-2013, 01:02 PM - **1 Like**

Olympus Pen E-P1, M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8

EdwardConde · 04-24-2013, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Olympus Pen E-P1, M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8

Nice Beetle... You gotta love the VDubs!

EdwardConde · 04-24-2013, 09:25 PM

Took this the other day while my buddy was holding it.. Fuji X-Pro1

planedriver · 04-25-2013, 11:23 PM

Hi all,

Just a quick question, is the Oly Viewer 3 better than the 2?

Thanks, Andras

EPL-5 with 14-42:

Panny FE:

ivoire · 04-26-2013, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by planedriver

Hi all,

Just a quick question, is the Oly Viewer 3 better than the 2?

Thanks, Andras

EPL-5 with 14-42:

Panny FE:

No. the vf2 is much nicer as far as the view/resolution but it is easily knocked off the camera. I had one and sold it when i sold the epl2. Then i purchased a epl5 and decided to get the vf3 because the combo gave me a $80 rebate. The vf2 works well for its intended purpose and i have no regrets in buying one. It also locks onto the camera which is a plus. More info here:

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/39337642

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04-19-2013, 06:59 PM	#361
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by ivoire Like this one a lot... great color. How do you like the 12-50mm? Thanks. I have only used the 12-50 a few times but it seems like a decent performer. I don't like not having focal length markings like my Pentax zooms have. I like having the 12mm though

04-20-2013, 05:35 AM	#362
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by Swift1 Thanks. I have only used the 12-50 a few times but it seems like a decent performer. I don't like not having focal length markings like my Pentax zooms have. I like having the 12mm though That lens gets mixed reviews but the IQ of your pic (at 12mm?) looks sharp

04-21-2013, 08:25 AM	#363
poppaneedsanap Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 72	Originally posted by EdwardConde Here are some of my latest flower images using my PM1 + Pentax 110 50mm f2.8 with close up filter.. Amazing tones / grittiness

04-21-2013, 11:29 AM	#364
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by poppaneedsanap Amazing tones / grittiness Thanks... The little Pentax110 50mm is an outstanding lens... coupled with the close up filter and the pen mini.. makes for a great closeup/macroish setup... Right now macro kits is the 110-50mm for general close up macros and then the Pentax 50mm f1.7 lens in reverse for extreme macro... those 2 lenses are just an awesome combination... All i need is to get the iris control adapter for the 110 lens and I think it would be even better...

04-21-2013, 11:35 AM - 2 Likes	#365
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	This one was shot with my Pentax 50mm f1.7 in reverse macro.... I used my e-pl2 for this setup... Really nice and sharp.... i wrote a couple of blog posts on Reverse Macro and Extreme Reverse Macro..... Check it out here... Digital Chemicals...: Reversing for Macro... [SLR Glass]

04-21-2013, 01:02 PM	#366
poppaneedsanap Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 72	now that I've got the GH3 I'm going to order one of those K>M43 adapters. I've got the reverse thread adapter already for reversy macro action on my Super Program. very crisp shot and a great lil article there.

04-21-2013, 04:18 PM	#367
poppaneedsanap Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 72	those look like gingerbread stamen!!

04-21-2013, 11:18 PM	#368
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by poppaneedsanap now that I've got the GH3 I'm going to order one of those K>M43 adapters. I've got the reverse thread adapter already for reversy macro action on my Super Program. very crisp shot and a great lil article there. Thanks... I am have tons of fun with the reverse macro stuff... I feel bad for my K-5, the OLYs get most of the attention these days... Thanks btw about the article...

04-24-2013, 03:48 AM - 1 Like	#369
planedriver Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Velence, Hungary Posts: 664	I've recently bought the Panny 8mm Fisheye for my EPL-5. I was thinking about the Samyang 7.5 , but as I also have the FE toy lens for my Q, I went for the Panny because of the AF. On close up (self) portraits the AF is really handy. All shot in RAW, PP in OLy Viewer 2: Andras

04-24-2013, 05:27 AM	#370
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Excellent lighting in the first one... well done!

04-24-2013, 01:02 PM - 1 Like	#371
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Olympus Pen E-P1, M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8

04-24-2013, 09:23 PM	#372
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by Swift1 Olympus Pen E-P1, M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Nice Beetle... You gotta love the VDubs!

04-24-2013, 09:25 PM	#373
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Took this the other day while my buddy was holding it.. Fuji X-Pro1

04-25-2013, 11:23 PM	#374
planedriver Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Velence, Hungary Posts: 664	Hi all, Just a quick question, is the Oly Viewer 3 better than the 2? Thanks, Andras EPL-5 with 14-42: Panny FE:

04-26-2013, 08:38 AM	#375
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by planedriver Hi all, Just a quick question, is the Oly Viewer 3 better than the 2? Thanks, Andras EPL-5 with 14-42: Panny FE: No. the vf2 is much nicer as far as the view/resolution but it is easily knocked off the camera. I had one and sold it when i sold the epl2. Then i purchased a epl5 and decided to get the vf3 because the combo gave me a $80 rebate. The vf2 works well for its intended purpose and i have no regrets in buying one. It also locks onto the camera which is a plus. More info here: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/39337642

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