Can you use a non-digital lens with a D-SLR: Can I use that in the Olympus?
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An adapter will allow you to attach the lens to the camera, but it may not accomplish what you want it to. The lenses designed for film project an image circle that is (typically) larger than the sensor in a digital camera. The sensor crops the picture and also thereby receives somewhat less light. Olympus digital lenses match the image circle of the lens closely to the size of the sensor. Further, the light from the Olympus lens will strike the sensor closer to the perpendicular, meaning that the light is more likely to reach the sensing elements which are imbedded in the structure of the sensor. Google for "What is a digital lens?" for a good explanation. The e510 is capable of excellent photography with excellent lenses. If you don't want or need high-quality lenses, then you may not need a high-quality camera body. There are some excellent point and shoots out there.
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Hi Clinton I do believe you can use those lenses as I have been able to use the ones I had for the D4 with a 3100 and now the 5300.
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My thanks for your comments as well. I spent and hour looking around the web for exactly the info you've provided. Olympus sure doesn't provide anything like this on their website. What I thought was really strange was that the 300M is listed as Mac compatible on the Olympus Europe site and only Windoz on the U.S. site. Anyway, you've sold another DS-30...
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Yes you can use the lens. Just remember your effective focal length will be 600 mm. I am a professional photographer and use a D7100 instead of a 1.7 telecom better. I use this lens for sports mainly and wildlife.
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Yes, you can switch to an electronic view finder with a button and use it as a normal SLR. Great feature!
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You'll need to buy a lens because it doesn't come with one. That's what "body only" refers to. You do not need an expensive lens. I use the lens from my non-digital Nikon and it works well. You will also need to buy a CompactFlash memory card or the camera will not be functional.
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If you are referring to m43 or fourthird then yes. Olympus and Panasonic have the same format and you can use any lens with any camera within this format.
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NO. You will want the 35mm f/1.8 DX lens, which is the exact DX equivalent to this lens. Link: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-35mm-1-8G-Digital-Cameras/dp/B001S2PPT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371226517&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+35mm
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No. You will need a nikon to micro four thirds (MTF) adapter in order to use said lens. Also, if the lens has an electronic aperture you may want to purchase an adapter with an iris control, otherwise you will only be able to shoot with the lens wide open. Take care.
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Olympus lenses do not have image stabilization. All the stabilization takes place within the camera body.
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yes, but really best used with older Nikon lenses w/ manual aperture ring. also there are no electronic connections between the lens and camera body.
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I have. I love it. I'm often using my old Yashinon 50mm/1.2 on it. I also have the same Olympus lens that you do... works great. I shoot on the 7D.
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Yes, but some lenses only allow to change aperture through camera menu. These lenses don't have aperture adjustment ring. If chosen lenses have aperture ring, then you can use their full functionality.
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Yes, absolutely. All auto functions and exposures will work perfectly. The stabilizer will not function, as Olympus bodies have built-in functionality for that. This is a stellar lens.
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Yes, you'll be able to use that lens with the Fotodiox adaptor. And remember that you'll be using it manually.
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You need to check with manufacturer of your camera. If you cannot find info in your manual, try calling camera manufacturer and see if they can guide you. I use it in my Olympus SP570 since it uses XD cards ONLY. Olympus stopped manufacturing cameras that use XD cards. Wish you best of luck.
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I could not find a way to use it. It did work very well with the non-zoom lens setting. I did have to remove the camera strap when I used this & use a strap on the housing. I hope that this answers your questions, I'm glad that I bought it.