Olympus Cameras and Four Thirds System Digital SLRs Forum

Olympus Cameras Forum Discuss Olympus film and digital cameras as well as Panasonic and Leica Four Thirds System digital SLRs - forum moderator is Greg McCary.
Olympus E-System Digital SLR Reviews >>
Panasonic Four Thirds Digital SLR Reviews >>
Leica Four Thirds Digital SLR Reviews >>
Official Four Thirds Web Page >>
Olympus OM-System 35mm SLR reviews >>
Olympus Cameras History Page >>
Results 1 to 20 of 20
  1. #1
    Senior Shooter Greg McCary's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Rome Ga.
    Posts
    10,550

    The OM test for PR members

    I thought it would be a good idea for all of the Photography Review members to get a shot at using an OM lens if they wanted to. So I sent a 50mm lens and adaptor the the first volunteer, Dumpy. He is going to use the 50mm on his Olympus DSLR for a few days and then offer it to another member to see if it something they are interested in exploring.
    So if you are interested keep checking back or maybe drop Dumpy a PM letting them know you want a turn, just remember you will have to sent out the lens to the next member wanting a turn. Dumpy should have the lens Thursday so stay tuned for pictures and his thoughts. Oh yeah, If you want to do this you have to promise pictures and thoughts on your experiance.
    I may try and get my hands on a couple more lenes and an adaptor or two.
    Stay Tuned..
    I am like Barney Fife, I have a gun but Andy makes me keep the bullet in my pocket..

    Sony a99/a7R

  2. #2
    Color me obvious dumpy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    CNY
    Posts
    257

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Looking forward to doing the test!!

    Just a warning, as I live in the sticks, my internet connection at home is a bit slow, so there might be a couple day delay on getting the photos up. I will try post them asap, but I rarely upload images from home.
    Please ask before editing my photos, I'll say yes



    I like to take the pictures...

  3. #3
    MB1
    MB1 is offline
    The Skeptical Photographer MB1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Washington, DC and Clermont, FL
    Posts
    3,144

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    If you get your hands on an ultra wide I'm your boy!
    No, I DON'T need that.

  4. #4
    Senior Shooter Greg McCary's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Rome Ga.
    Posts
    10,550

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Quote Originally Posted by MB1
    If you get your hands on an ultra wide I'm your boy!
    Will do MB1. I will keep an eye on e-bay.
    I am like Barney Fife, I have a gun but Andy makes me keep the bullet in my pocket..

    Sony a99/a7R

  5. #5
    Panarus biarmicus Moderator (Sports) SmartWombat's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    11,750

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    I've got 4 OM lenses and two OM bodies !
    If I ever go 4/3 then I'll be testing those lenses
    PAul

    Scroll down to the Sports Forum and post your sports pictures !

  6. #6
    Senior Shooter Greg McCary's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Rome Ga.
    Posts
    10,550

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Quote Originally Posted by SmartWombat
    I've got 4 OM lenses and two OM bodies !
    If I ever go 4/3 then I'll be testing those lenses
    Paul you can order an adaptor to fit you OM lenses to almost any brand DSLR you have. I have an adaptor on the way that will fit my Contax/Yashica 28mm 2.8 to the 4/3rd mount. Just search e-bay.
    I am like Barney Fife, I have a gun but Andy makes me keep the bullet in my pocket..

    Sony a99/a7R

  7. #7
    Senior Shooter Greg McCary's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Rome Ga.
    Posts
    10,550

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Just before I went digital I bought a 28mm Yashica lens. I never even got it out of the box. I think I paid $10.00 for the lens on e-bay. I ordered another adaptor and mounted it up to the E3 this afternoon. Here are a couple of test shots. I did use a polarizer on these shots. All shot in RAW format and developed in Lightroom. I hope you enjoy the test. Again the IS worked flawless on a few low light test. I found the Yashica lens to be very sharp and fast. Again if you don't mind shooting fully manual it is certainly an option for cheap glass. For these shots I hyperfocal focused the lens at F/8 and never focused again.









    I am like Barney Fife, I have a gun but Andy makes me keep the bullet in my pocket..

    Sony a99/a7R

  8. #8
    Member erikzen's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Harrison, NY
    Posts
    249

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    I'd like to give this a shot. I will PM Dumpy with my contact info, or has the lens gone on to someone else.

    Greg, I like the way those shots came out. Maybe I'm imagining things but there is a "film" quality to those shots. It reminds me of the way you can tell the difference between high definition video and film. There is a rich smoothness to the shots without sacrificing detail.

    I posted a link to an article in today's New York Times about vintage lenses in the View Finder. One of the photographers quoted said that although the numbers might be the same, the great benefit of using vintage lenses as opposed to the newer ones developed for DSLRs, is that each lens has its own character.

  9. #9
    Senior Shooter Greg McCary's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Rome Ga.
    Posts
    10,550

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Quote Originally Posted by erikzen
    I'd like to give this a shot. I will PM Dumpy with my contact info, or has the lens gone on to someone else.

    Greg, I like the way those shots came out. Maybe I'm imagining things but there is a "film" quality to those shots. It reminds me of the way you can tell the difference between high definition video and film. There is a rich smoothness to the shots without sacrificing detail.

    I posted a link to an article in today's New York Times about vintage lenses in the View Finder. One of the photographers quoted said that although the numbers might be the same, the great benefit of using vintage lenses as opposed to the newer ones developed for DSLRs, is that each lens has its own character.
    I took the following flower picture with a Vivitar 28-80mm Macro lens that I used on my Yashica for some time before I went digital. If you want to give the Yashica glass a shot I can send it out too. I think MB1 was wanting to try a wide lens but the 28mm is as wide a film lens as I can find. The Vivitar is a pretty cheap lens but I think this would be a good way to shoot macro cheaply. You should be able to pick up an inexpensive macro lens and since you will probably be manually focusing any way. Drop me a PM if you are wanting to give the Yashica glass a test.

    I am like Barney Fife, I have a gun but Andy makes me keep the bullet in my pocket..

    Sony a99/a7R

  10. #10
    Senior Shooter Greg McCary's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Rome Ga.
    Posts
    10,550

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Quote Originally Posted by erikzen
    I'd like to give this a shot. I will PM Dumpy with my contact info, or has the lens gone on to someone else.

    Greg, I like the way those shots came out. Maybe I'm imagining things but there is a "film" quality to those shots. It reminds me of the way you can tell the difference between high definition video and film. There is a rich smoothness to the shots without sacrificing detail.

    I posted a link to an article in today's New York Times about vintage lenses in the View Finder. One of the photographers quoted said that although the numbers might be the same, the great benefit of using vintage lenses as opposed to the newer ones developed for DSLRs, is that each lens has its own character.
    I agree with that photographer. I use a Summicron 5cm from the 50's on my Leica M6 for that very reason. I want to try and get that 50's look to my B&W work. How better than a 50's lens?
    I am like Barney Fife, I have a gun but Andy makes me keep the bullet in my pocket..

    Sony a99/a7R

  11. #11
    Member erikzen's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Harrison, NY
    Posts
    249

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Quote Originally Posted by Greg McCary
    Drop me a PM if you are wanting to give the Yashica glass a test.
    PM sent!

    That's an awesome picture, by the way.

  12. #12
    Senior Shooter Greg McCary's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Rome Ga.
    Posts
    10,550

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    I got the PM, Thanks
    I am like Barney Fife, I have a gun but Andy makes me keep the bullet in my pocket..

    Sony a99/a7R

  13. #13
    Member erikzen's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Harrison, NY
    Posts
    249

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Here's a quick test shot taken with the Yashica. I found it a bit difficult to focus but I think with experience I could be very happy with this lens. Over the weekend I'm going apple picking with the family. I will bring the Yashica and Vivitar. There should be some good photo-ops if the weather is good.

    Penelope

    I like the way this lens looks. The softness works in this shot.

  14. #14
    Senior Shooter Greg McCary's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Rome Ga.
    Posts
    10,550

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    It certainly is a sharp picture. Good luck this weekend.
    I am like Barney Fife, I have a gun but Andy makes me keep the bullet in my pocket..

    Sony a99/a7R

  15. #15
    Member erikzen's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Harrison, NY
    Posts
    249

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Unfortunately we had a family emergency and my wife had to go out of town. However, I managed to get out with the kids on Sunday to the park.

    This shot was taken with the Vivitar. I really like the colors these lenses give you. For some reason they seem very rich.

    Last Day of Summer

    Because it's all fully manual and there is no meter reading, it's all kind of hit and miss. It would take quite a while to be really comfortable with these lenses, but I'm looking forward to learning.

  16. #16
    Member Robusto's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    London UK
    Posts
    237

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Hi Greg

    been reading this thread very intresting i have a OM adapter at home and an old Tamron 80-200mm OM lens ok if i try a few shots and add to thread using my E300 and the OM lens,

    As im in the UK not expecting to be sent yours

    Martyn

  17. #17
    Senior Shooter Greg McCary's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Rome Ga.
    Posts
    10,550

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Sure Martyn, I would love to see them.
    I am like Barney Fife, I have a gun but Andy makes me keep the bullet in my pocket..

    Sony a99/a7R

  18. #18
    Member Robusto's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    London UK
    Posts
    237

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Was having a little practice last night . Hope to get some decent shots at the weekend with it. 1st time i have used the manual focus.
    To me, The goal is to move people, to make people think, but never, never at the expense of the person you're photographing. To laugh with, yes - but never to laugh at. - Lord Snowdon

    Martyn
    Olympus E30 HLD 4, E520, E300 & HLD 3
    Olympus OM10 Zuiko OM 28mm 2.8 OM 50mm 1.8 & 70-200mm
    ZD 14-45mm 14-42mm 14-54mm 40-150mm 70-300mm 50-200mm 2.8 / 3.5
    ZD 35mm Macro EX - 25
    Sigma 50-500mm To be Obtained
    Olympus FL36R
    Metz Flash 28AF-30

    www.cannoncannonphotography.webs.com

  19. #19
    Member Robusto's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    London UK
    Posts
    237

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Greg

    i managed to try out the lens i have its not a tamron its a Tokina 80-200. well i was out today trying my new 70-300 zukio at a soccer match. so during the half time break i switch to the manual Tokina with adapter and gave it a go . not the most intresting shots but i had never used a manual lens so will try to improve my shots but here they are
    1. @ 80mm
    2. @ 120mm
    3. @ 200mm
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails The OM test for PR members-misc-180.jpg   The OM test for PR members-misc-186.jpg   The OM test for PR members-misc-183.jpg  
    To me, The goal is to move people, to make people think, but never, never at the expense of the person you're photographing. To laugh with, yes - but never to laugh at. - Lord Snowdon

    Martyn
    Olympus E30 HLD 4, E520, E300 & HLD 3
    Olympus OM10 Zuiko OM 28mm 2.8 OM 50mm 1.8 & 70-200mm
    ZD 14-45mm 14-42mm 14-54mm 40-150mm 70-300mm 50-200mm 2.8 / 3.5
    ZD 35mm Macro EX - 25
    Sigma 50-500mm To be Obtained
    Olympus FL36R
    Metz Flash 28AF-30

    www.cannoncannonphotography.webs.com

  20. #20
    Senior Shooter Greg McCary's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Rome Ga.
    Posts
    10,550

    Re: The OM test for PR members

    Thanks Martyn. I have been thinking of getting a big zoom. I dont mind manually focusing for what I do. I don't shoot sports and I think I could live with a manual lens for Nature and wildlife stuff.
    I am like Barney Fife, I have a gun but Andy makes me keep the bullet in my pocket..

    Sony a99/a7R

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •