G1 to Canon FD adapter article...

[monza]

Oly Pen F 20/3.5 Tiny!

 

[back alley]

i would have thought the prime would be the easiest of all to build well and therefore be out of the gate first.

 

[monza]

Mo' money in the 7-14.

 

[petermcwerner]

my 21 is the 4.5 which i realize is too slow for most but i can live with it.

I have a 21mm/2.8 Kobalux (sold as Avenon in Japan and under a few other brand names in other countries) and find it to be a great lens. But you may find one difficult to locate.

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Here is a picture on the M8. I have not tried it on the G1 yet.

Currently, there is one on ebay, but the $950 asking price seems rather high. On ebay, $500-800 for a good one seems more in line with market trends if you are patient enough. Here some links:

http://www.cameraquest.com/koba21.htm
http://www.dantestella.com/technical/kobalux.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kobalux-21-2-8-LSM-95857-Minty_W0QQitemZ270284239182QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera_Lenses?hash=item270284239182&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

 

[Brian Mosley]

For a fast(ish) normal lens which supports CDAF, the ZD 25mm f2.8 seems to be the best option at the moment.

The ZD 11-22mm f2.8-3.5 is currently the fastest wide option available - though on the large side for the G1.

Kind Regards

Brian

 

[petermcwerner]

Another fun wide angle is the 16mm/2.8 Zenitar. Basically a Fish eye, the central area used on the G1 shows practically no noticeable distortion. You get it on ebay for $200-250

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G1 - Zenitar 16mm/2.8 - ISO 100 - f/5.6 - 1/4000 - Raw Therapee
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[mark1000]

Brian, you mention the 14-140 is on track for early 09, any hint on pricing yet.

Mark.

 

[JimBuchanan]

How about the ZM 21/2.8 as an effective 42mm normal on the G1? That's what I'm thinking. Yes, pricey, but great wide open performance over the entire 2X field. A little heavy at 300g.

My complaint is that its not as simple as getting a G1 to use my M 28mm and 50mm lenses. I have to have a $200 adapter, and consider a wider lens like the ZM 21, because of the 2X crop.

 

[monza]

Olympus G Zuiko Auto W 20/3.5 for Pen F, 145 grams plus maybe ~50 grams for a Pen F adapter (about a 10mm extension.) KEH has the lens in EX for $325.

Commercial Pen F adapters in March for about $100.

Since an adapter is required, might as well pick up a 38/1.8 too. $62 at KEH. And what the heck, how about 100/3.5 for $89 in EX condition?

Excellent glass, and all tiny and lightweight (135g for the 38, 250g for the 100mm.)

 

[back alley]

i want to be clear that i am ok with my 21/4.5, it's small and incredibly sharp. the 4.5 works fine outdoors where i do 99% of my shooting.
i already have the lens so my only added expense was the adapter.
i also have the 25/2.8 if i want faster.

joe

 

[monza]

Joe, those are fine lenses. I really like the compact ZMs. I had a 35/2 ZM but sold it, if I got another I'd get the 35/2.8.

 

[Brian Mosley]

Brian, you mention the 14-140 is on track for early 09, any hint on pricing yet.

Mark.

Mark, you know everything I do at the moment - I guess we'll get the prices and e.t.a. for sure before PMA.

Kind Regards

Brian

 

[mark1000]

Mark, you know everything I do at the moment - I guess we'll get the prices and e.t.a. for sure before PMA.

Kind Regards

Brian

Sorry Brian, had a feeling you had some inside info.

Mark.

 

[Brian Mosley]

Mark, I'd hate to be that useless to you :ROTFL:

Anything I can find out, I'll let you know :angel:

Kind Regards

Brian