Bought the Olympus PEN E-PL1 body...need a lens

[Dynacophil]

Konica Rangefinder with a 50mm? except the Konica I, II, III (which had 50 3.5) - no

Auto S 47mm f/1.9
Auto S2 45mm f/1.8
Auto S3 43mm f/1.8

EE-Matic 42mm f/2.8

C35 38mm f2.8
C35V 38mm f2.8

[KentTeffeteller]

Konica Auto S2 was sharp as all hell. Loved mine. Didn't have a strap on it, fell from my hands. Miss it thusly. Made some nice images on her. Konica glass was superb. Their film was good and cheap too.

[hjames]

Originally Posted by chicks

Yes, I'm using a Pentax 50mm f/1.7 from an old ME Super. You can purchase inexpensive Chinese adapters here: http://www.rainbowimaging.biz/shop/ Just be aware that they're not super precision, so they will focus past infinity, a bit of a pain, but you will pay a lot more for better-made adapters.

Here's the best resource on the web for u4/3:

http://www.mu-43.com/forum.php

Wow - I have a collection of lenses from my old ME-Super -
even a couple of long telephotos ...
... so this is a good digital camera to get to put them back in use?

[chicks]

Originally Posted by hjames

Wow - I have a collection of lenses from my old ME-Super -
even a couple of long telephotos ...
... so this is a good digital camera to get to put them back in use?

Here's a pro's answer: http://theonlinephotographer.typepad...ll-sensor.html

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[Tapehead47]

Originally Posted by chicks

You can pick up a refurb'd Oly 17mm f/2.8 for $160 shipped at Cameta Camera, or sometimes via Oly's website.

I bought the body at Cameta. Will check with them as the price you quoted seems reasonable. Nothing against refurbs!!

Got the camera via Fedex today. A fellow AKer is sending me his old lens which has been out of service for awhile. Looking forward to the mating-up!

[onepixel]

Rick,
What kind of brand/lens are you getting and will it need an adaptor? Look forward to your impressions and photos!

[Tapehead47]

Well, I changed my mind about the lens. Ordered a 45-200mm Panasonic instead of a prime. I think it'll be a bit more flexible while learning the camera.

Now I want to sell my FZ-20 and Lumix LX3. They will be missed.

[chillwolf]

Originally Posted by Tapehead47

Well, I changed my mind about the lens. Ordered a 45-200mm Panasonic instead of a prime. I think it'll be a bit more flexible while learning the camera.

Now I want to sell my FZ-20 and Lumix LX3. They will be missed.

I have the FZ-20 and would never sell it. Not too many digital cameras have a constant F2.8 throughout the whole zoom range.

[Tapehead47]

Originally Posted by chillwolf

I have the FZ-20 and would never sell it. Not too many digital cameras have a constant F2.8 throughout the whole zoom range.

You're right. I'll probably not sell mine either. It's been a great camera for me.

[Tapehead47]

Camera lens should arrive tomorrow, along with a spare battery. I always keep a spare wherever I go, sometimes 2 or 3. Not much irritates me more than running out of juice!

[Ballylongford]

I have an Pentax SF1 with an SMC Pentax-M zoom 1: 4.5 80mm ~ 200mm as well as a couple other lenses for that camera.

Will this lens be able to be used w/ the Olympus PEN E-PL1 ?

[onepixel]

Originally Posted by Ballylongford

I have a Pentax SF1 with an SMC Pentax-M zoom !: 4.5 80mm ~ 200mm as well as a couple other lenses for that camera.

Will this lens be able to be used w/ the Olympus PEN E-PL1 ?

If it's a Pentax K lens it should work. Try calling and asking these guys. http://www.rainbowimaging.biz/shop/c...category=3&p=3

[chicks]

Originally Posted by Ballylongford

I have a Pentax SF1 with an SMC Pentax-M zoom !: 4.5 80mm ~ 200mm as well as a couple other lenses for that camera.

Will this lens be able to be used w/ the Olympus PEN E-PL1 ?

I use an SMC Pentax-M 50/1.7 with a Rainbowimaging adapter on my PEN, works great. Just be aware that the adapters aren't precise; they will focus past infinity, a minor annoyance.

[Ballylongford]

Originally Posted by onepixel

If it's a Pentax K lens it should work. Try calling and asking these guys. http://www.rainbowimaging.biz/shop/c...category=3&p=3

Carl:

Thanks

Info I have found on the lens:


http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Pentax_SFX_(SF1)

The Pentax SFX (SF-1 in US), dating from 1987, was the world's first autofocus 35mm film SLR with built-in TTL auto flash.....


...Lens mount: Pentax K-AF. (Can also accept all K-mount manual lenses, and M42 with an adaptor.)....

[Ballylongford]

Originally Posted by Ballylongford

I have an Pentax SF1 with an SMC Pentax-M zoom 1: 4.5 80mm ~ 200mm as well as a couple other lenses for that camera.

Will this lens be able to be used w/ the Olympus PEN E-PL1 ?

Originally Posted by chicks

I use an SMC Pentax-M 50/1.7 with a Rainbowimaging adapter on my PEN, works great. Just be aware that the adapters aren't precise; they will focus past infinity, a minor annoyance.

Thanks Chicks