OM 50mm Test Photos

[mEasy27]

I got my lens and adapter for christmas. Its a OM 50 f1.8 used on a E420. Here are a few shots. Let me know what you think.







A little reverse lense action on these shots

[Greg McCary]

Beautiful shots Monty.

[mEasy27]

Thanx. I'm so much more comfortable with this lens. My only gripe is the is low light focusing. My vision is bad with the small viewfinder on the 420. Ill probably pick up a magnifier when I get the chance.

[Robusto]

Hi Monty i think i have got a OM 50mm on my OM10 and an adapter see pic and a Auto Super-paragon 28mm in the pic with adapter

however i dont really now how to use them on my E300 any suggestions

[mEasy27]

you cant use them in auto. only in M or S mode. thats about it i think. you focus manually.

[Iguanamom]

well since it's digital, you have the luxury of 0-cost experimentation. Just put the lens on and see what it does. yes, you'll have to do some stop down metering which is to say that the lens won't be recognized by the camera and so the only way to meter the scene properly will be to stop the lens down by hand. This darkens the viewfinder considerably so focusing will now be tough. I find it's best to take your time, compose, focus and then stop the lens down to the aperture that works. I've used manual lenses in A and M modes. Be sure to select a shutter speed that won't show camera shake (1/125 should be ok with those lenses, or higher). Remember to have fun. I don't use my old lenses nearly enough, but when I do I'm usually happy.

[Greg McCary]

Maybe you should try one of these. I use one on my E3.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CB...517241-0639826

[mEasy27]

yes thats exactly what i need