AJShepherd
Well-known
Been playing some more with my Voigtlander lenses attached to my E-P1.
First, the 15mm Aspherical Super Wide Heliar.
This is the original thread mount version, attached using the thread mount adaptor in the MFT adaptor. With the 2x crop it's equivalent to a 30mm, and while not a fast lens (f4.5) has bags of depth of field, so you can set it to f8 and set the hyperfocal range to between a few feet and infinity.
A set of images can be found here.
Then there's the 75mm Color Heliar. Again, this is a thread mount lens like the 15mm, mounted using the thread mount adaptor in the MFT adaptor.
With the 2x crop factor the field of view equates to a 150mm telephoto that's not much bigger than the kit zoom. Now, it was a sunny day (and quite blustery) but I was still able to focus it using the zoomed in view.
There's a set here.
For comparison, the full set here includes some pictures taken with the kit zoom and some higher ISO interior shots.
First, the 15mm Aspherical Super Wide Heliar.
This is the original thread mount version, attached using the thread mount adaptor in the MFT adaptor. With the 2x crop it's equivalent to a 30mm, and while not a fast lens (f4.5) has bags of depth of field, so you can set it to f8 and set the hyperfocal range to between a few feet and infinity.
A set of images can be found here.
Then there's the 75mm Color Heliar. Again, this is a thread mount lens like the 15mm, mounted using the thread mount adaptor in the MFT adaptor.
With the 2x crop factor the field of view equates to a 150mm telephoto that's not much bigger than the kit zoom. Now, it was a sunny day (and quite blustery) but I was still able to focus it using the zoomed in view.
There's a set here.
For comparison, the full set here includes some pictures taken with the kit zoom and some higher ISO interior shots.
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jmilkins
Digited User
AH ha! Two lenses I like and have wondered about using with this camera - thank you very much for posting. I'm off to browse your samples.
Fotohuis
Well-known
I use the SWH 4,5/15mm MKII and the Summarit 2,5/75mm on the PEN. All my lenses have Leica-M mount so I put them directly in the Novoflex MFT to Leica-M adapter.
But I must admit that the 2,8/17mm pancake Olympus lens is great. The difference with the Leica lenses on the PEN is small. I like the VF which is supllied with the 17mm lens.
An EVF would make the PEN far M8.2 superieur.
But I must admit that the 2,8/17mm pancake Olympus lens is great. The difference with the Leica lenses on the PEN is small. I like the VF which is supllied with the 17mm lens.
An EVF would make the PEN far M8.2 superieur.
playspace
Newbie
I own the Voigt 75mm Color-Heliar F/2.5 and had to get an M-Bayonet Adapter Ring to use it on my Leica M6
What is the correct adaptor to purchase if I want to use this lens on an Olympus EPL-1?
Thanks,
Bob
What is the correct adaptor to purchase if I want to use this lens on an Olympus EPL-1?
Thanks,
Bob
Fotohuis
Well-known
You need an M to 4/3 adapter, produced by Voigtländer and Novoflex. The conversion factor for lenses is 2x.
playspace
Newbie
You need an M to 4/3 adapter, produced by Voigtländer and Novoflex. The conversion factor for lenses is 2x.
I'm confused - if the 75mm Voigtlander needs an adaptor for me to use it on my Leica M6 -do I need two adaptors to use it on the EPL-1?
Both the M to 4/3 and the M Bayonet Adaptor Ring I already own?
Thanks.
I'm confused - if the 75mm Voigtlander needs an adaptor for me to use it on my Leica M6 -do I need two adaptors to use it on the EPL-1?
Both the M to 4/3 and the M Bayonet Adaptor Ring I already own?
Thanks.
Fotohuis
Well-known
I see your point but I doubt there is a LTM-4/3 adapter available on this moment.
But when there is a market they will come.
But when there is a market they will come.
playspace
Newbie
So I am correct about needing two adaptors?
Do you think that will work?
Thanks.
Do you think that will work?
Thanks.
Fotohuis
Well-known
The Leica M adapter is very small and completely designed for use on LTM. So using a 4/3 to M should also work.
Maybe a good idea to take contact with Novoflex in Germany because this is really their territory. My 4/3 to M Novoflex is made of really nice fine German quality.
http://www.novoflex.de/
Maybe a good idea to take contact with Novoflex in Germany because this is really their territory. My 4/3 to M Novoflex is made of really nice fine German quality.
http://www.novoflex.de/
porktaco
Well-known
yes. i do it all the time
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Correct, two adapters needed. And the lenses, ofcourse (see below) 
je2a3
je
LTM--->m4/3 adapter....no experience with this yet, but I got my M-->m4/3 from this seller and it focused a bit over infinity but after shimming (~.3mm) it works well enough for me. For LTM lenses, I use an M adapter as others have stated.
ampguy
Veteran
I have one too
I have one too
ltm to u4/3. from a different vendor. Haven't tried it yet.
I have one too
ltm to u4/3. from a different vendor. Haven't tried it yet.
rickp
Well-known
in reid reviews, there is an article about two john milich m4/3 adapters, one for LTM and another for M-mount lenses. there may be others?
campbellcj
Established
I've successfully used the 75/f2.5 with the Voigtlander LTM-M and M-u4/3 adapters. Yep, you need both. Results look great so far.
PCB_RF
Established
There are plenty of LTM>M4/3 adapters available which would directly mount your 75/2.5 lens. I have two, one unlabeled, the other an RJ, they work fine. Do a google search, or check on ebay.
But if you still have your M6, there's no harm in using an M>M4/3 adapter and leaving your LTM>M adapter on the 75. Works the same, and saves you the trouble of removing/attaching the LTM>M ring every time you switch between cameras.
But if you still have your M6, there's no harm in using an M>M4/3 adapter and leaving your LTM>M adapter on the 75. Works the same, and saves you the trouble of removing/attaching the LTM>M ring every time you switch between cameras.
seakayaker1
Well-known
The Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Nokton . . . . .
The Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Nokton . . . . .
Besides the 75mm Color-Heliar, the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Nokton looks great on the micro four/thirds as well. It is a Leica Screw mount same as the 75mm and has had some nice reviews and does take great photos. I have both the 50 and 75 and love them both.
Life is Grand!
Dan
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The Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Nokton . . . . .
Besides the 75mm Color-Heliar, the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Nokton looks great on the micro four/thirds as well. It is a Leica Screw mount same as the 75mm and has had some nice reviews and does take great photos. I have both the 50 and 75 and love them both.
Life is Grand!
Dan
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