Just purchased NEX-5N need info on lens adapetr

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Hello just purchased the NEX-5N at my local Best Buy store, which I have been wanting to get for the last few weeks and Best Buy had an open box missing flash and got it for $560.00. My question is, is there a adapter that I could use my old Olympus E-500 lens with my NEX-5N camera? Any help would be appreciated. Will be leaving on vacation in two weeks and great timing of getting the NEX-5N, which I plan on taking but wanted to know about some how be able to use my Olympus lens.
 
Without power and the correct electrical connections you won't be able to stop the lens down or focus it, if it's focus-by-wire. I don't know why they even offer adapters like this...

Even if you could get it to work, the 4/3 lens will probably vignette severely on the APS-C sensor of the NEX due to the much larger image circle required (30% larger), though it may provide coverage at some FL/distance settings (but I doubt it)
 
On the other hand, adapters for any manual-focus (and some AF) film SLR lenses will work on the NEX, as will Leica screw-mount and M-mount lenses (i.e. Leica, Zeiss, CV, etc.)

Scott
 
ssmc said:
Without power and the correct electrical connections you won't be able to stop the lens down or focus it, if it's focus-by-wire. I don't know why they even offer adapters like this...

Even if you could get it to work, the 4/3 lens will probably vignette severely on the APS-C sensor of the NEX due to the much larger image circle required (30% larger), though it may provide coverage at some FL/distance settings (but I doubt it)
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I looked at the link that shows the adapter and yes seems that the Olympus lens adapter to the NEX-5N might not be the best. I might give it a try and see what results I get out of it.
 
It will not work. Period. Four Third lenses as well as Micro Four Third lenses produced by Olympus and Panasonic are ALL electronic. The aperture diaphragm and focusing is done by wire, with no manual override. You simply cannot use them on your NEX-5N. My recommendation would be to return your NEX-5N, and buy a full kit (which is not open box and will cost about $100 more) that comes with the 18-55mm kit lens, as that will be sufficient initially, until you buy better lenses. The kit lens is quite excellent actually.
 
bugmenot said:
My recommendation would be to return your NEX-5N, and buy a full kit (which is not open box and will cost about $100 more) that comes with the 18-55mm kit lens, as that will be sufficient initially, until you buy better lenses.
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That, and/or...

Buy a Rainbow Imaging (or similar) OM-Nex adapter and an OM 50/1.8 for maybe ~$50.00USD all in.

It has quickly become my favorite adapted Nex combo, this week...
 
bugmenot said:
It will not work. Period. Four Third lenses as well as Micro Four Third lenses produced by Olympus and Panasonic are ALL electronic. The aperture diaphragm and focusing is done by wire, with no manual override. You simply cannot use them on your NEX-5N. My recommendation would be to return your NEX-5N, and buy a full kit (which is not open box and will cost about $100 more) that comes with the 18-55mm kit lens, as that will be sufficient initially, until you buy better lenses. The kit lens is quite excellent actually.
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The only thing missing was the flash from the open box and everything else came with it including the 18-55 lens. I couldn't pass up the deal for $560. I didn't care so much for the small flash, I am planning on getting the better one later down the road.

I was hoping that I could have used my 55-150 Olympus lens, but seems that wont be possible.

Is it better to get the Sony 55-210 lens? Or would I get better pictures using a lens adapter and getting another type of lens? For now, I am trying to keep the lens max $400. I know that it might not get me professional, but just want to get the best for around $400 or less. Thanks everyone.
 
Ah, so if you are simply looking for a better lens, then there are many adapters for thousands of manual lenses. Really, the only lenses that cannot be adapted to the NEX E-mount are the 4/3 and 4/3 lenses, and the Canon EF lenses (at least aperture control). Choose a system you like, and just go with it. Plenty of cheap options.

With regards to the 55-210mm E-mount lens, it is an excellent option. It has image stabilization as well, and the optics are well above average for a zoom of similar focal length coverage. If you want excellent native primes, then the 50mm by Sony, and 19mm and 30mm by Sigma are very affordable options with phenomenon results.
 
The Sony zoom lenses (Both the 18-55 and 55-210) are decent performers, but aren't going perform as well as a prime lens would.

For $400, your E-mount, full AF, AE choices are...

Sigma 19mm/2.8 + Sigma 30mm/2.8 for $200 ea, $400 total
Sony 50mm/1.8 for $300
Sony 55-210 for $350

The trouble with the first three is they duplicate a FL you have in your 18-55, so you are not expanding your range.

If you're comfortable with manual lenses, you could start with something fairly cheap and still have room to get an E-mount if you wanted to add more to your range.

One difference between trying to adapt a manual zoom or telephoto lens versus the Sony 55-210 lens will be the OSS in the Sony lens. You will definitely need to use faster shutter speeds with manual glass.
 
Sounds like maybe i should add the 55-210 lens and then add some other manual lens. So many choices which is nice to have on the NEX-5N. I will have to explore from your guys recommendations.
 
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