First effort with non m4/3 lens on G1 - Tamron 90mm Macro

[Matix]

Just had to try it, I received the Nikon -> M4/3 adaptor yesterday, and attached it to the G1 today with the Tamron 90mm Macro. Took a few quick shots in our garden in late afternoon light, all hand held at very slow shutter for the most part, and Aperture at f8 or f11.

Shooting with a 90mm which = 180mm hand held is a bit tricky, but I got a few good shots, the bokeh on this lens is excellent. Will try some with a tripod as well.

Shot in RAW but really I do not see much difference in the camera JPG vs the RAW, but of course easier to adjust.

Phil

A pink Begonia flower, was in shadow so used the onboard flash.

Flame Tree

Flame Tree close up

Small Succulent

Stag Horn fern

 

[Diane B]

I think it was last week that someone shot with the Nikon mount Tamron 90 macro and it pushed me to try the EF mount on my G1 again. I believe I added those in another thread, but the shots were nice--the lens isn't much unbalanced on the G1. With the EF mount, aperture changes have to be made on an EOS body--PITA, but its nice on the G1, I agree.

Diane

 

[JerryMK]

Good job! Seems the Tamron is working out great mounted on the G1. I am using a 90mm Tokina Macro and a Vivitar Series 1 90mm Macro in the G1 and it's a dream working with the setup.

 

[Matix]

I think it was last week that someone shot with the Nikon mount Tamron 90 macro and it pushed me to try the EF mount on my G1 again. I believe I added those in another thread, but the shots were nice--the lens isn't much unbalanced on the G1. With the EF mount, aperture changes have to be made on an EOS body--PITA, but its nice on the G1, I agree.

Diane

Thanks Diane, it is a good balance for the G1 as the lens is not too heavy and the weight distribution is perfect. There was quite a breeze when I took these shots and the shallow DOF made it hard to get the focus, but certainly as easy as or easier than with the D300 and this lens.

Phil

 

[Matix]

Good job! Seems the Tamron is working out great mounted on the G1. I am using a 90mm Tokina Macro and a Vivitar Series 1 90mm Macro in the G1 and it's a dream working with the setup.

Thanks Gerry, yes it is a good combo, has been a long time since I have had only manual focus! I will try it with a monopod today, the manual focus and shallow DOF was an issue in the fading light. I wish I had kept my 50mm macro now, was too short on the D300 but would have been great on the G1.

Phil