Rurouni
Member
I'm thinking of jumping into m43.. well at least until I find out more about Sony's upcoming release, in the meantime as part of my research I'm looking out for a 50mm EFL lens to use on either the E-PL1 or GF-1, any suggestions?
I'm finding it hard to look for anything generally compact, there's the 20/1.7 but I prefer the look of 50mm. There's also the Olympus 25/2.8 but with the m43 sensor the DOF is going to be pretty large at 2.8. I guess there is also the PanaLeica 25/1.4 but the size of it on any of the m43 bodies defeats the purpose of these cameras in certain senses.
I'm finding it hard to look for anything generally compact, there's the 20/1.7 but I prefer the look of 50mm. There's also the Olympus 25/2.8 but with the m43 sensor the DOF is going to be pretty large at 2.8. I guess there is also the PanaLeica 25/1.4 but the size of it on any of the m43 bodies defeats the purpose of these cameras in certain senses.
fbf
Well-known
the CV 25mm is a great lens. The older (non RF-coupled) and new (rf coupled) would work the same way on the m43.
ZeissFan
Veteran
I don't think a medium format lens would be the best choice for Micro FourThirds.
Mazurka
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By MF, the OP meant "manual focus."
Just get the Panasonic 20/1.7 for DOF control. If it's somewhat wide, crop a little.
Just get the Panasonic 20/1.7 for DOF control. If it's somewhat wide, crop a little.
justins7
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I have a Pentax 25mm 1.4 CCTV c-mount lens that is just great. It can be had for around $100 or less, is manual focus (with the right adapter), is fast, tiny, and focuses close. Granted, it is not auto-focus and vignettes a bit, but with it I don't need the 20mm Panasonic that I thought I should buy.
Rurouni
Member
Thanks for the suggestions I guess the Lumix 20/1.7 is prob is the closest fit that what I want, i.e. a regular fast 50mm EFL.
I've heard some good things about the Sigma 30/1.4 as well but it is bulky.
Just a question though, I've read that some lenses do not adapt well to the m43 mount. Would this be more the case for wide angle lenses as opposed to the 50mm and greater FL lenses?
I've heard some good things about the Sigma 30/1.4 as well but it is bulky.
Just a question though, I've read that some lenses do not adapt well to the m43 mount. Would this be more the case for wide angle lenses as opposed to the 50mm and greater FL lenses?
bwidjaja
Warung Photo
Fast and small (may not be the best quality, you may want to try:
http://cgi.ebay.com/25mm-f-1-4-C-Mo...ViewItem&pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item439da06fd1
A more decent option and not expensive is Olympus OM 24mm f2.8. It is not fast and a little bulky, but works well and so far i have not needed anything faster.
http://cgi.ebay.com/25mm-f-1-4-C-Mo...ViewItem&pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item439da06fd1
A more decent option and not expensive is Olympus OM 24mm f2.8. It is not fast and a little bulky, but works well and so far i have not needed anything faster.
justins7
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C-mount lenses vignette a bit in 25mm, and more so as you get wider. My 13mm c-mount lens looks a bit like a tunnel (though I still like it).
Some people feel that wide Leica-mount lenses do not perform all that well in M4/3. I've used 25mm Canon screw mount lens, which was fine. There are plenty of people shooting with Voightlander 12mm lenses, which seem decent to me.
Some people feel that wide Leica-mount lenses do not perform all that well in M4/3. I've used 25mm Canon screw mount lens, which was fine. There are plenty of people shooting with Voightlander 12mm lenses, which seem decent to me.
Jim Simmons
Member
I'm using the CV 25mm f/4 on my E-PL1
I'm using the CV 25mm f/4 on my E-PL1
It's the non-cammed screw thread model. The LTM to m4/3 adapter I got was way too thin, but it was easy to make a .020" thick shim to put into the adapter, and now it focusses at exactly the distance it says on the lens barrel, including infinity.
The E-PL1 seems to have been designed with manual focus lenses in mind. Just press the zoom button, and the screen zooms in (7x, 10x, 14x - your choice) for precise focussing, then a button press to return to full view, and snap the photo. I usually open the aperture to focus, then stop down again. But sometimes I just zone focus in bright light.
I'm using the CV 25mm f/4 on my E-PL1
It's the non-cammed screw thread model. The LTM to m4/3 adapter I got was way too thin, but it was easy to make a .020" thick shim to put into the adapter, and now it focusses at exactly the distance it says on the lens barrel, including infinity.
The E-PL1 seems to have been designed with manual focus lenses in mind. Just press the zoom button, and the screen zooms in (7x, 10x, 14x - your choice) for precise focussing, then a button press to return to full view, and snap the photo. I usually open the aperture to focus, then stop down again. But sometimes I just zone focus in bright light.
sebastel
coarse art umbrascriptor
third snapshot skopar here. perfect fit on adapter, practically always on the camera.