olympus ep 1 with pentax lenses

jonny1986 · 08-31-2009, 05:11 AM

but from now on i can use all my pentax lenses with it!!!

one month ago i bought the olympus ep1.
today my novoflex adapter arrived and i have a little review with photos for all interested.
the adapter cost 169 euro. first time i see it today i realized how superbly made is. incredible building and finish. the operation are all smooth. before mounting the lens u have to turn the blue wheel, that's for aperture i understand. there is a lever to unmount the lens. all is very very smooth.
i have already to test the lenses and how they work, but using manual lens with the ep1 is a joy and very easy. You can mount all the pentax lenses, also those without the aperture rting, thanks to the blue aperture ring control in the adapter.
i'm very happy to have the adapter. this camera will become a good second body with my k7 for traveling, and a light combo to stroll around sometimes.
next days i'll test iq iso and all.

some images

the ep1 ( a bit oof sorry)

k7 against ep1. it's incredible how little is the k7, not so bigger than ep1, considering the level of performance and technology. kudos pentax

pentax k20d against ep1

the adpater

with the 50 1,7

with sigma 105 2,8

with pentax 16-50

with pentax 35 macro 2,8

Samsungian · 08-31-2009, 06:13 AM

Does the Novoflex adapter allow you to control Pentax lens aperture on DA mounts?

On lenses like your 16-50 SDM and 35mm LTD Macro which are made without a selectable aperture ring at lensmount. You mentioned something about rotating the blue ring on the adapter.

jonny1986 · 08-31-2009, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by Samsungian

Does the Novoflex adapter allow you to control Pentax lens aperture on DA mounts?

On lenses like your 16-50 SDM and 35mm LTD Macro which are made without a selectable aperture ring at lensmount. You mentioned something about rotating the blue ring on the adapter.

this adapter let you mount all the da*lenses thanks to the blue aperture ring.
sincerely i have already to check the aperture control with the da*, but in the site of novoflex is specifically said this.
the adapter cost 169 euro for those interested

Urkeldaedalus · 08-31-2009, 06:25 AM

That looks pretty cool. I'm interested in seeing sample shots with an ep1 using Pentax lenses.

kent · 08-31-2009, 06:28 AM

nice, really interesting. Waiting for some pics from oly + pentax lens

mickey · 08-31-2009, 07:32 AM

Wouldn't mind seeing some pics either.
The missus recently bought the Pen, so she could borrow one or two lenses...

nostatic · 08-31-2009, 09:35 AM

If you're so inclined, could you post a few more pics or relative size between E-P1 and K7? I have the E-P1 (and K20d) and am considering selling the E-P1 for the K7 as my street/travel cam. The K20d is a fair chunk bigger than the E-P1, but I'm thinking the K7 isn't as tall as the the K20d.

The E-P1 is a great cam though - I had the Voigtlander adapter for awhile along with a Nokton 40/1.4. You can mount damn near anything to the E-P1...

Substitute · 08-31-2009, 09:55 AM

You can mount damn near anything to a 4/3 camera, that's the aim...

I'd be curious to see actual shots taken with this combination.
Thanks

falconeye · 08-31-2009, 10:23 AM

I recently met the founder and "brain" of Novoflex and he is a very nice and genius person.

When asking him how be it that the novoflex adapter adds an aperture ring for lenses missing it you could see how proud he was of this achievement

He wouldn't tell me how he did it

Adapter with this feature (like the Pentax K adapter) are more expensive than adapters without.

**rparmar** · 08-31-2009, 10:57 AM

You need now to get the silver FA43mm... sweet small package!

jonny1986 · 08-31-2009, 03:41 PM

some samples from today..nothing impressive just to give an idea, minimal pp.

--
Jonatha Borzik's Photo Galleries at pbase.com

Wildnsyko · 08-31-2009, 05:55 PM

In the picture with the photographers, what were they shooting with?

jct us101 · 08-31-2009, 06:23 PM

I think these photos would look great on my website.

Mike Cash · 09-01-2009, 01:55 AM

No viewfinder = No thanks.

pingflood · 09-01-2009, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by Wildnsyko

In the picture with the photographers, what were they shooting with?

Looks like a red ring on the lens (at least on the left) so I'd guess Canon.

08-31-2009, 05:11 AM	#1
jonny1986 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: italy Posts: 411	olympus ep 1 with pentax lenses but from now on i can use all my pentax lenses with it!!! one month ago i bought the olympus ep1. today my novoflex adapter arrived and i have a little review with photos for all interested. the adapter cost 169 euro. first time i see it today i realized how superbly made is. incredible building and finish. the operation are all smooth. before mounting the lens u have to turn the blue wheel, that's for aperture i understand. there is a lever to unmount the lens. all is very very smooth. i have already to test the lenses and how they work, but using manual lens with the ep1 is a joy and very easy. You can mount all the pentax lenses, also those without the aperture rting, thanks to the blue aperture ring control in the adapter. i'm very happy to have the adapter. this camera will become a good second body with my k7 for traveling, and a light combo to stroll around sometimes. next days i'll test iq iso and all. some images the ep1 ( a bit oof sorry) k7 against ep1. it's incredible how little is the k7, not so bigger than ep1, considering the level of performance and technology. kudos pentax pentax k20d against ep1 the adpater with the 50 1,7 with sigma 105 2,8 with pentax 16-50 with pentax 35 macro 2,8

08-31-2009, 06:13 AM	#2
Samsungian Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado USA Posts: 1,337	Does the Novoflex adapter allow you to control Pentax aperture ? Does the Novoflex adapter allow you to control Pentax lens aperture on DA mounts? On lenses like your 16-50 SDM and 35mm LTD Macro which are made without a selectable aperture ring at lensmount. You mentioned something about rotating the blue ring on the adapter.

08-31-2009, 03:41 PM	#11
jonny1986 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: italy Posts: 411 Original Poster	some samples from today..nothing impressive just to give an idea, minimal pp. -- Jonatha Borzik's Photo Galleries at pbase.com Last edited by Damn Brit; 08-31-2009 at 05:28 PM.

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08-31-2009, 06:22 AM	#3
jonny1986 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: italy Posts: 411 Original Poster	Originally posted by Samsungian Does the Novoflex adapter allow you to control Pentax lens aperture on DA mounts? On lenses like your 16-50 SDM and 35mm LTD Macro which are made without a selectable aperture ring at lensmount. You mentioned something about rotating the blue ring on the adapter. this adapter let you mount all the dalenses thanks to the blue aperture ring. sincerely i have already to check the aperture control with the da, but in the site of novoflex is specifically said this. the adapter cost 169 euro for those interested

08-31-2009, 06:25 AM	#4
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	That looks pretty cool. I'm interested in seeing sample shots with an ep1 using Pentax lenses.

08-31-2009, 06:28 AM	#5
kent Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 344	nice, really interesting. Waiting for some pics from oly + pentax lens

08-31-2009, 07:32 AM	#6
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Wouldn't mind seeing some pics either. The missus recently bought the Pen, so she could borrow one or two lenses...

08-31-2009, 09:35 AM	#7
nostatic Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,575	If you're so inclined, could you post a few more pics or relative size between E-P1 and K7? I have the E-P1 (and K20d) and am considering selling the E-P1 for the K7 as my street/travel cam. The K20d is a fair chunk bigger than the E-P1, but I'm thinking the K7 isn't as tall as the the K20d. The E-P1 is a great cam though - I had the Voigtlander adapter for awhile along with a Nokton 40/1.4. You can mount damn near anything to the E-P1...

08-31-2009, 09:55 AM	#8
Substitute Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NOLA Posts: 396	You can mount damn near anything to a 4/3 camera, that's the aim... I'd be curious to see actual shots taken with this combination. Thanks

08-31-2009, 10:23 AM	#9
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	I recently met the founder and "brain" of Novoflex and he is a very nice and genius person. When asking him how be it that the novoflex adapter adds an aperture ring for lenses missing it you could see how proud he was of this achievement He wouldn't tell me how he did it Adapter with this feature (like the Pentax K adapter) are more expensive than adapters without.

08-31-2009, 10:57 AM	#10
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,817	You need now to get the silver FA43mm... sweet small package!

08-31-2009, 05:55 PM	#12
Wildnsyko Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	In the picture with the photographers, what were they shooting with?

08-31-2009, 06:23 PM	#13
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I think these photos would look great on my website.

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09-01-2009, 01:55 AM	#14
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	No viewfinder = No thanks.

09-01-2009, 02:24 AM	#15
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by Wildnsyko In the picture with the photographers, what were they shooting with? Looks like a red ring on the lens (at least on the left) so I'd guess Canon.