Thanks to all who responded on this thread. Sounds like I won't be
buying any E-system lenses over m.4/3. I'm not inclined to add heavy
f/2 optics to my lightweight camera and also not likely to spring for an
expensive adapter to accommodate 1 gotta have lens.
I found the mention of the Bower 7.5 interesting. I've never wanted a
fisheye lens but there are lots of other MF lenses for micro 4/3 from
Bower and a few others. You can find them all by searching for "Rokinon
micro four thirds lenses" on B&H. Some of these lenses appear to be old
full frame designs adapted to m.4/3 but some must be purpose built.
As to getting wide angle via pano techniques I've been doing that for a
long time. But it doesn't work without a pano head for close subjects
like architectural interiors. But maybe I should invest in a pano head
rather than a wider lens.
Who here uses a pano head and what brand is it? Why did you choose it
and how do you like it?
Chuck Norcutt
On 5/16/2014 9:27 AM, Walters, Martin wrote:
In terms of going wide, one potentially easy option is to stitch
together a couple of shots to get the extra width (digital, rather
than film, thinking). While this may not always work, if you're
using a tripod or simply taking your time composing the shot, it
seems like a cost effective approach.
My widest Oly m4/3 lens is the 12-50mm. It's not quite the 21mm I
liked using on the OMs, but it does. Because of a recent sale, I've
just bought a 7.5mm FE (Bower) so I do have an even wider option now.
Although MF, it seems to have excellent optics.
Martin
--
_________________________________________________________________
Options: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/listinfo/olympus
Archives: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/private/olympus/
Themed Olympus Photo Exhibition: http://www.tope.nl/
|