Is there any way to make this wide angle lens work for my EP-1? I just purchased this item:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004S7W1RQ/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_detailsand I did not notice (as it did not say in the title) that this wide angle lens is ONLY for the ver II of the 14-42mm lens. I of corse have the previous version. Is there any way I can make this wide angle lens work? Maybe some sort of adapter I can get? Is there any way to make this wide angle lens work for my EP-1? I just purchased this item:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004S7W1RQ/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_detailsand I did... » Read More Is there any way to make this wide angle lens work for my EP-1? I just purchased this item:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004S7W1RQ/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_detailsand I did not notice (as it did not say in the title) that this wide angle lens is ONLY for the ver II of the 14-42mm lens. I of corse have the previous version. Is there any way I can make this wide angle lens work? Maybe some sort of adapter I can get? « Show Less
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FWIW, Olympus has an explanation of the converter's compatibility here:http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/oima_cckb/LensConverterChart.pdf
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I had an EPL2, the II kit lens and the wide angle lens, which twisted on for the right fit. My suggestion is to buy the II because the wide angle is that good, inexpensive and sure is useful. What to do the I lens? either keep it, give it away or sell it.
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for wide-angle you simply attach/screw this new lens (both pieces combined) onto your stock lens. It gives a wider field of view in all directions, but you do get the dark corners which you'll probably end up cropping upon editing. The Macro Lens is for taking pictures of extreme close-ups, like a flower or insect. For that application you unscrew the Wide Angle component of this lens combo and just have the Macro part attached to your stock lens. Auto-focus works fine. I don't think you can use just the wide angle part of this new lens combo. It wouldn't attach to the stock lens unless you had some kind of male/male adapter, which is why I don't think you can use it alone. I might be wrong, but I haven't tried. Hope this helps.
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Hi, I purchased this specific adapter to mount my very old Minolta lenses to my new Canon EOS Rebel digital camera. The company makes a full line of adapters most of which you can purchase here on Amazon. Look for your specific combination at http://fotodioxpro.com/index.php/lens-mount-adapters.html then return here with the part number and get your best deal by ordering from Amazon. Look at http://fotodioxpro.com/index.php/catalogsearch/result/?q=EOS+Rebel+ Remember these adapters are for mounting specific lens types to a different brand or series camera. In order to make the focal length work, there is most always additional glass (lens) in the adapter. This insures that the lens will focus correctly at infinity. ALSO!!! In many if not most cases you will lose some auto functionality like auto-focus, auto exposure adjustments etc, since the old lens never supported these functions. In my case, I am now using four old lenses from my old (1969) Minolta SRT-101 35mm SLR camera on my new EOS digital. But focus and exposure I must do my self. Just be sure that the one you order is specific for 1. your camera and 2. the lens series mount for your other lenses.
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I am using this adapter on an old orange tube Celestron 90 and it works. As far as the lens goes I can not help you on that other than you just added a couple of inches to the focus tube. The larger aperture lens I have worked fine, the smaller ones have not. The same has held true for the brand. Celestron lens have worked better than my Meade ones. The last problem is the actual focusing of the scope, with some of the lens the focuser is at its limit and I can not go any further and I have an out of focus image. So the answer is that the adapter works, but there are limitations.
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There is an adapter. Wide angle lens should connect with camera body directly. But this lens is weird, it must connect with another lends rather than the camera body.BTW, this lens does not fit a 58 mm UV filter, a little troublesome.
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Hello hello Rmauma...! The Little push-button on the side... is working... like the release-button... on your camera... Push it In... and turn the lens... same way... as your normal lenses. If the button... or the adapter is stuck... Perhaps try... to twist the adapter... just a fraction... in both directions... while pressing... on the button. This can give the Little locking pin... enough room... to Work. Now take the lens... with the adapter... one hand on each... close your eyes... and let your hands Work... Hope this will help... Greetings... Jakob.
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Hi, though the adapter should work fine I would recommend purchasing one of higher quality; I bought this adapter and after about four months of relatively heavy use it started to fall apart. Specifically, the locking mechanism on the lens to adapter side sometimes disengages and the adapter ring has now begun to separate into two parts, the result of which is that the lens can sit at an angle from the camera body if not propped up with a finger. However, if you're looking to save money the latter problem could possibly be remedied by using a tiny screwdriver for eyeglasses, though I'm not sure as I have not yet tried. Hi, though the adapter should work fine I would recommend purchasing one of higher quality; I bought this adapter and after about four months of relatively heavy use it started to fall apart. Specifically, the locking mechanism on the lens to adapter side sometimes disengages and the adapter ring has now begun to separate into two parts, the result of which is that the lens can sit at an angle from the camera body if not propped up with a finger. However, if you're looking to save money the latter problem could possibly be remedied by using a tiny screwdriver for eyeglasses, though I'm not... » Read More Hi, though the adapter should work fine I would recommend purchasing one of higher quality; I bought this adapter and after about four months of relatively heavy use it started to fall apart. Specifically, the locking mechanism on the lens to adapter side sometimes disengages and the adapter ring has now begun to separate into two parts, the result of which is that the lens can sit at an angle from the camera body if not propped up with a finger. However, if you're looking to save money the latter problem could possibly be remedied by using a tiny screwdriver for eyeglasses, though I'm not sure as I have not yet tried. « Show Less
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Yes, you can use it on the XE-1. That is the body I own. This lens is nothing short of fabulous. Expensive? Yes, but worth every penny you may pay. Enjoy...
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You have to know if 50mm equivalent works for you. Also look at 17 and 14mm from Olympus and Panasonic if you need wider field of view. I have the lens you ask about and it's great but focal length you shoot at is first priority. Look at previous pics and see. Also using Amazon I've bought new and used like-new with equal good results but cost a lot less!!!
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As it was said any times in the customer's reviews (including mine), the adaptor does not fit perfectly and you have to do a few tries before getting used to it. The main point is to put the lens aperture control finger on the good side of the adaptor aperture control pin to allow the aperture control dial to rotate. If it does not rotate, you are on the wrong side. Hope this will help. Richard.
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I read somewhere it does NOT work. I would not recommend this combination anyway für quality reasons. It is a bad idea to use a converter for a wide-to.tele-zoom. Teleconverters are best for fast lenses (2.0...4.0) and longer focal lenghts (fixed or fast pro telezooms).
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Update: I have looked at various SMC Takumar lenses on Google images and now I think I have a better understanding of your problem. Not all SMC Takumar 50 mm f/1.4 lenses are created equal. My lens is of and older origin. I have seen in pictures of a another SMC takumar lens that seems to protrude more in the back. I think this is your problem. If you have the "Late" version of this lens, then yes is it may not work. You are going to have to buy a earlier version of this lens , around 1961-1972? I'm not a lens expert, but it looks like the lens that you do have will not work with this adapter, unless you take it to a machinist and have them widen the internal diameter of the adapter it sounds like. (It may not be much.) Pentax through out the years kept changing designs of their lenses like most companies to take advantage of more "Features" and "Auto" settings. Sorry you are having problems. I wish you all the best luck with this! Bryan
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So I'm having trouble with two things.....attaching the adapter ring on to the canon sx50 camera lens along with the vivitar series one filter. I see that the uv filter screws onto the adapter ring but can't get the whole thing onto the camera lens. Can someone guide me because I don't think I'm smarter than a 5th grader.
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I do not have the 1.2 I do have a 50mm 1.8 and a 135mm 2.8 and I use this adapter with a T4i and the quality is amazing. The FD lenses were made really well. The only thing with a 1.2 the depth of field is so shallow you are likely going to blur out half of your subject. You may not want to shoot that lens wide open. However if you do I am sure the photos will look amazing. I hope this helps you out.
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It works with the E-Mount lenses. I put in on my wide angle prime lense, but I don't have it in front of me right now. I have the Nex 7.
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Hi Pablo, I have a similar camera (and lens set). I have the GF5 with the X series (compact) 14mm-42mm and I recently got the x series 45mm-175mm. After a ton of reading all the reviews and comments and factoring price and everything (for me) I decided this was the best 2nd lens for me. That said, it is no good UNLESS one is 20+ feet away from what you basically want to shoot. When I take a group shot I have to switch back. I will say the 45x175 is a superb lens, but if you were going to mount one and leave the other home, you would really want the 14-140 (IMO). When I chose the 45-175 I figured why get a lens that was already a range of one I had but in practical use I now see the 14mm-140mm There were a few other factors, one was the price was significantly higher (I got my 45-175 for one hundred ninety two using "like new" on warehouse deals) the other was I really wanted a "X" series lens and the 14-140 is a "G" series only. Two other factors were the 14-140 was almost 8 years older and twice as heavy. I have a GF5 and LOVE how with the 45-175 mounted I can hold it like a soda can in one hand when not using it. I am sure the 14-140 is a great lens, and with the GH2 being a much bigger and heavier camera, I am not sure the increase weight would be an issue. Next time I get another lens my quandary may be similar to your, but it would be the 100-300 vs the very useable 14-140. I already get "Wow" comments with the 45-175 mounted on my tiny red GF5 camera. I can only imagine the comments the humongous 100-300 (zoomed out) would get. I do like how the 45-175 it totally internal and am a tad fearful of the 'zooming/slide' tube feature of the 100-300. I know they have to do it, but it's a tad scary. Overall I really think if you are going to REPLACE (meaning sell or no longer have access the 14-42mm lens) you should opt for the 14-140. That way you ONLY change if you want CRAZY zoom potential! Take care!
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Dear Mr. Ikkala,The adapter is really meant for an extra wide lens when the LX7 is set at 24mm. I use it this way with no problems with the image. I think that you may encounter problems adapting you tele. Your image may come out looking like a pinhole because the only way you can use this adapter is when the lens is set to 24mm.I hope that this helps.