Comments on: EOS Canon 5D Mark II and Olympus OM Zuiko adapter

By: Nitsan Simantov

Nitsan Simantov — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:48:43 +0000

I got my adapter off eBay from a seller called Camplus for £14.50. DONT BUY FROM THIS SELLER!
The adapter was half-working and kept giving errors and the seller was really unhelpful. I had to open a case just to get a refund.

I then got an adapter from another seller (cant find his name) for some £16. Works beautifully!!!

Search for “OM EOS adapter” (no quotes) and you’ll find one. spend a little extra on the adapter and you’ll get a good quality one.

I got the 55mm and it’s my favorite lens. I use it a LOT.
When I was looking for mine most of them were going for £400 but somehow I got it for about £170 inc delivery from the US.

There were quite a few when I was looking for mine so you’ll probably find one no problem.

I’m looking at getting a Tenpa 1.36x viewfinder magnifier to compensate for my 40D’s smaller viewfinder as it’s pretty difficult to focus at f1.2.
Lucky you for having a MKII though.
The 5D’s viewfinders are gorgeous! I doubt you’ll have any problems focusing on a 5d.

I also got a metal 55mm (thread) hood for it as this lens is REALLY prone to flare and haze. Especially at f1.2.
It’s a really nice hood. it’s just a “Tube” style hood that cost about £4.

Hope that helps, and I’m sure Lawrence will have some info on it too.

Btw How are things going for you Lawrence?

PS. This lens is amazing for video! :)

By: nuno

nuno — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:06:38 +0000

Hi,
am looking for such an adapter, where did you purchased yours?
Id like to be sure I make the right purchase instead of buying something that wont work.
( also for Zuiko 50mm f/1.2 on EOS 5D Mark II )

Thanks.

By: photographe

photographe — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:04:06 +0000

other pictures with 5d m2
http://robin-clouet.com/
photographe

By: Nitsan Simantov

Nitsan Simantov — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:28:04 +0000

Awesome. Thanks for the advice!
:D

By: Lawrence Ripsher

Lawrence Ripsher — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:43:49 +0000

No don’t worry – the multiplying effect happens for all lenses… your 50mm f/1.8 would be an equivalent 80mm f/2.9 (also multiply by 1.6) so you’re going to get a much more shallow depth of field with the Oly you just bought.

By: Nitsan Simantov

Nitsan Simantov — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:41:36 +0000

I got the 55mm.

Ah, I see.. So would I actually get shallower depth of field with a Canon EF 50mm f1.8?

That’s very surprising/disappointing but never mind, I’m sure I’ll enjoy the lens anyways. I got a very good deal on it so I wont loose any money if I decide to sell it later. :)

Or I could just upgrade to a full frame… :P

By: Lawrence Ripsher

Lawrence Ripsher — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:08:37 +0000

Hi Nitsan, great news & good luck with the lens. Did you get the 50mm or 55mm? On a cropped sensor, it’ll give you a slightly different (i.e. cropped) field of view. Basically you multiply the focal length and aperture by 1.6 to give you the result – so basically the same angle of view and depth of field as a 80mm f/1.9 on a full frame body… the lens speed still stays at f/1.2 obviously.

I am using a AF confirm – it’s pretty decent although I tend to use a combination of my eyesight / judgement and the AF confirm – I find that works better than either one alone.

Thanks for the kind words – I checked out your site on there and you’re a promising young talent. Keep up the good work and stay in touch.

By: Nitsan Simantov

Nitsan Simantov — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:57:12 +0000

That’s awesome!

thanks for the reply. :)

I’ve JUST ordered one and hopefully wont have too much trouble with the crop factor (I’m still using my beloved 40D).
-Do you know whether there is any change in DOF when using a smaller sensor cameras with 35mm film lenses?

I hope I do alright with the focus on it. From what I understand it can be a bit tricky when used wide open. Are you using an adapter with AF confirm?

Over the past half day I’ve become a fan of your’s. I’ve been reading lots of stuff on your website and loving your photos too.

Nitsan.

PS. You can see my work here: http://www.nitsan.info
:D

By: Lawrence Ripsher

Lawrence Ripsher — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:19:55 +0000

You do indeed. There are no changes from that perspective. I’ll be posting more on this combo later (as well as the 21mm f2)

By: Nitsan Simantov

Nitsan Simantov — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:03:06 +0000

Hi,
Great post and wonderful photos.

Do you still get F1.2 from the lens when using it with the adapter?

Nitsan.