tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post1861648390039154342..comments2024-03-18T01:15:17.741-07:00Comments on Better Family Photos: Legacy Lens on a Modern DSLR: Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 Review360 Rumorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-36449590665698741572014-12-21T20:29:26.794-08:002014-12-21T20:29:26.794-08:00Thanks so much! I'll definitely check it out. ...Thanks so much! I'll definitely check it out. Honestly I hadn't even considered older manual focus lenses until a dpreview post earlier today, which sent me searching. Eventually I found your blog link in one of the threads). There are so many great manual lenses... I'm making a list to keep an eye out on ebay/craigslist.<br /><br />1. Nikkor 50mm f1.4<br />2. Nikkor 85mm f1.8<br />3. Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f1.7<br />4. Olympus Zuiko 50mm f1.8<br />5. Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f3.5<br />6. Olympus Zuiko 28mm f3.5<br /><br />Thanks again!Avigdorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008730229882004376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-62739369139542095102014-12-21T20:22:02.403-08:002014-12-21T20:22:02.403-08:00Hello there. By vintage looking color, I mean that...Hello there. By vintage looking color, I mean that the colors are slightly muted and have less contrast in general compared to a modern lens. I like that look.<br /><br />As for losing f-stops, no you don't lose anything, the adapter is a piece of metal with no glass inside, just air.<br /><br />Finally, you might not be aware, but I moved completely to MFT cameras, and have also bought some old lenses, one of which I like more than all of my modern lenses, so you might give it a look. It is the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Macro lens. It is an incredible portraits lens, as well as macro. And it is incredibly sharp as well. Give it a go if you can.mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-55853377390329080302014-12-21T19:51:04.896-08:002014-12-21T19:51:04.896-08:00Great review, thank you! I've looking at this ...Great review, thank you! I've looking at this as a cheap but quality prime lens. Don't mind the manual focus. Quite a few people are getting fantastic shots with it (including you).<br /><br />I wanted to ask you... what did you mean that the lens has "vintage looking colors"? <br /><br />Also, don't you lose a full f-stop with the converter? So, when you have it at f1.8 it's actually 2.8 equivalent?Avigdorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008730229882004376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-70093155700628584102014-01-29T08:09:14.592-08:002014-01-29T08:09:14.592-08:00Obviously, the aperture closes down when the lens ...Obviously, the aperture closes down when the lens is used with a converter but if you want to check the aperture blades with the lens off the camera, then use the Dof button on the lens.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944424300654652013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-74095339649259859612013-11-13T11:57:54.323-08:002013-11-13T11:57:54.323-08:00There's a Dof preview button on the Zuiko lens...There's a Dof preview button on the Zuiko lens. If you want to check the lens at small apertures, you'll need to press the Dof button.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944424300654652013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-59958365794366901942013-05-04T05:18:39.019-07:002013-05-04T05:18:39.019-07:00I am not sure I understand your question, whenever...I am not sure I understand your question, whenever you move the aperture you should be able top see the aperture blades opening and closing accordingly.<br /><br />As for the lower aperture settings, when I used the lens on my 550D in aperture priority mode "Av", and closed down the aperture beyond f/4, the camera did not meter correctly and underexposed the photos.mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-6885637532092707002013-05-04T02:42:53.240-07:002013-05-04T02:42:53.240-07:00I have the same lens as yours that has the "m...I have the same lens as yours that has the "made in japan' on the front. When you change aperture (off camera) should you be able to look through the lens and see the aperture blades (ie see the whole open and close) when you change f stops?? Im not sure mine is performing right at lower apertures. I am also using it on a 550d.<br />CheersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03362284132616785688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-14633930079217775892013-05-04T02:40:45.128-07:002013-05-04T02:40:45.128-07:00I have one of these lenses, the same as yours with...I have one of these lenses, the same as yours with teh 'made in japan' on the front. When you change the aperture should you be able to look through the lens (off camera) and see the blades (ie see the hole open and close)? Im not getting the results i want at lower f stops.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03362284132616785688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-29790827597778528562013-03-17T14:11:40.597-07:002013-03-17T14:11:40.597-07:00I have the OM 1.8 but for some reason the adapters...I have the OM 1.8 but for some reason the adapters price aren't coming down although old glass in ebay land is going up considerably. Wish I had got into old glass back in 2010 when I did not have the money for a DSLR. I envy all those folks who got those early deals on f1.2 glass.<br /><br />toxicstudioinc.comKareem Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00830012746407595918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-85801279038783643802013-02-01T11:51:38.443-08:002013-02-01T11:51:38.443-08:00I am very glad to hear that.I am very glad to hear that.mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-65214039628408467792013-02-01T03:04:20.978-08:002013-02-01T03:04:20.978-08:00Thank you for this post - I found my Dad's old...Thank you for this post - I found my Dad's old Olympus SLR with the 50mm Zuiko lens over Christmas so after a quick search I came across your blog and decided to try the Fotodiox adapter. The lens and adaptor work really well, I'm not sure the pictures are as sharp on my 600D as the Canon EF 1.8 50mm but that might just be the challenge of manual focusing! But for £25/$40 it's great to be able to take pictures of my daughter using the same lens my Dad used to take pictures of me when I was small.<br /><br />Plus the Canon 50mm lens broke after two weeks (the focus ring gave out) whereas the Zuiko feels pretty solid and is still going strong after 30 yrs!Rob Stantonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-48630366717484172802012-10-25T07:18:47.045-07:002012-10-25T07:18:47.045-07:00I use aperture priority, and the camera figures ou...I use aperture priority, and the camera figures out the correct shutter speed, it is 100% reliable, except when I go to f/11 or f/16, then the camera chooses a very dark exposure, and I have to correct it using exposure compensation.mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-75821143112237607042012-10-25T07:08:29.394-07:002012-10-25T07:08:29.394-07:00How do you get the correct exposure? Do you use A...How do you get the correct exposure? Do you use Auto setting on the camera or manual or shutter priority?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-15331147107912657932012-03-05T14:31:14.961-08:002012-03-05T14:31:14.961-08:00Thanks Jake, the f/1.4 aperture thing is all in th...Thanks Jake, the f/1.4 aperture thing is all in the EXIF data recorded by the camera in the pictures.<br />The camera has nothing to do with the lens, you have to operate both aperture and focus from the dedicated rings on the lens itself, and whatever aperture you set from the lens, the camera will assume it is f/1.4.mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-36228470650157285122012-03-05T09:45:19.924-08:002012-03-05T09:45:19.924-08:00Hi, Really nice article as I've been looking f...Hi, Really nice article as I've been looking for ways I could experiment with cheap primes with my 600d and these OM lenses seem to fit the bill quite nicely. <br /><br />One question though, you mention that due to the adpater the aperature is fixed at f/1.4 which is also what I've been seeing on adapters on ebay but how is it possible that you could take pictures at aperatures such as f/4-f/8? From what I understand, you cannot change it from within the camera or can you?Jakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-11965726629062877322011-03-04T17:56:00.919-08:002011-03-04T17:56:00.919-08:00My 50mm is made in Japan (camera was purchased in ...My 50mm is made in Japan (camera was purchased in 1978.) The above comments are from a few shots in the house and not good subjects to really evaluate the lenses / adapter. I'll get more shots outside and test things out. The adapter worked well on my 7D and autofocus confirmation seemed to work fairly well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-51270168437913485222011-03-04T15:42:33.459-08:002011-03-04T15:42:33.459-08:00Hi, thanks for the feedback and sorry for the dela...Hi, thanks for the feedback and sorry for the delay in my reply.<br /><br />I know how small the 50mm feels on a body like the 7D. I don't know about your 50mm f1.8, there are two versions, the better one is the one that has "made in japan" on the front of the lens.<br /><br />I would also suggest you give the adapter and the lenses some time to have a feel for them, it took me lots of practice to get used to it. Try taking this lens alone for a walk.mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-37780197086359084052011-03-02T14:54:46.397-08:002011-03-02T14:54:46.397-08:00Received the adapter yesterday. Tried my 50mm 1.8...Received the adapter yesterday. Tried my 50mm 1.8 and autobellows with 135mm lens. The 50mm lens is very small compared to my 7D and is almost "lost" on the body. I'll also try the adapter on my original Rebel. Initial results were good (pix some home items) but my modern Canon lenses give better results. If one has a reason to use their old OM lenses and other acessories, the adapter works as stated. Glad I paid only $29 for the unit.<br /><br />Regards,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-79581337461314597312011-02-25T01:03:15.972-08:002011-02-25T01:03:15.972-08:00I'm glad you will try, I would really apprecia...I'm glad you will try, I would really appreciate if you get back to us with the results.<br />Good luck.mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-58734959945746592622011-02-24T14:46:57.529-08:002011-02-24T14:46:57.529-08:00I've got an old Olympus OM-2 with lots of lens...I've got an old Olympus OM-2 with lots of lenses. I'll have to try this out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-15879200932839163902011-02-24T13:55:29.964-08:002011-02-24T13:55:29.964-08:00Woah! I'm really honored Kirk, thanks for all ...Woah! I'm really honored Kirk, thanks for all the nice words.mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-39061308345009620492011-02-24T09:36:39.215-08:002011-02-24T09:36:39.215-08:00Very well done. I love using other than Canon len...Very well done. I love using other than Canon lenses on my Canon cameras and I've found that I like the "signature" of the Olympus optics. A very nice blog entry that should push others to do some experimenting. Well done.Kirk, Photographer/Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817860941525302936noreply@blogger.com