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E-PL1 + Tamron 90mm/f2.8 = Happy Camper

Discussion in 'Adapted Lenses' started by naturecloseups, Jul 12, 2010.

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  1. naturecloseups

    naturecloseups Mu-43 Regular

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    Jun 10, 2010
    Ok, my first adapted lens to be taken outdoors is the Tamron 90mm/f2.8 AF Macro.

    For the last 12 years it has served me very well on slide film and on DSLRs. Now gracing my E-PL1, and still doing a good job!

    Both are uncropped, "full-frame"

    Hoverfly at rest

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    Jewel Shield Bug

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    And 100% crops attached, have fun locating the body parts in full-frame shots :)
     

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  2. et100

    et100 Mu-43 Regular

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    great captures, are they taken at 1:1 magnification?
     
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  3. BartonFlyer

    BartonFlyer Mu-43 Regular

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    Jan 21, 2010
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    Fabulous - I used to have one with my Sony DSLR kit, it got damaged when I got knocked of my motorbike and I sold it on eBay - but I was always delighted with the quality it delivered - looks like you are too - excellent pictures :)
     
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  4. naturecloseups

    naturecloseups Mu-43 Regular

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    et100, thanks. Both are slightly less than 1:1. I would guess perhaps about .8x. Since I was not carrying a focusing rail, staying at 1:1 was bit of a challenge since a tripod alone does not allow for fine-tuning subject distance as well as a rail does.
     
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  5. naturecloseups

    naturecloseups Mu-43 Regular

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    Couple more using the Tamron 90 macro

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    Yet to id, but looks like a species of Lanternfly

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  6. sam_m

    sam_m Mu-43 Regular

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    wow great shots, tack sharp too, well done
     
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  7. blue

    blue Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jun 1, 2010
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    They're great - the closeup detail in the eye, you can see the individual cells !
     
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  8. Iconindustries

    Iconindustries Mu-43 Hall of Famer

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    Hey mate thanks for showing us these bugs. You have a real knack for getting these shots and I'd havta say also alot of patience.
     
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  9. hmpws

    hmpws Mu-43 Regular

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    Apr 24, 2010
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    If I get anything similar to those photos, I would be happy too!
     
    hmpws, Aug 10, 2010
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  10. Janis

    Janis Mu-43 Regular

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    Jul 13, 2010
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    Excellent detail and color! How much did you stop down the lens?
     
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  11. naturecloseups

    naturecloseups Mu-43 Regular

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    Hi Janis -- the first, second and fourth photos were f11, the third one was f8.

     
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  12. Mojeska

    Mojeska New to Mu-43

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    Jun 8, 2010
    So what adapter did you use for this lens?
     
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  13. naturecloseups

    naturecloseups Mu-43 Regular

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    Jun 10, 2010
    These days I use the Voigtlander N/F->m4/3 adapter. A friend is bringing the Novoflex FD->m4/3 adapter from the US.

    On a related note, both my Nikon and Canon FD adapters from Rainbow Imaging (aka jinfinance?) turned out to be misadventures. The Nikon one was plagued by a light leak and the FD one has a slight play at the m4/3 mount end when mounted that causes the E-PL1 live view to black out when rotated (using the "play") to the right. Rather unfortunate, since I paid about $100 for them combined -- which included customs duty and international shipping.

    However -- I am very pleased with my Voigtlander adapter. Solidly made yet nicely tactile -- feels and works like a quality product.

     
    naturecloseups, Aug 11, 2010
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  14. G1 User

    G1 User Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jul 20, 2010
    Really nice, close, plenty of detail.

    I was thinking of getting an adapter for my PK/AF mount Sigma EX 105mm f/2.8 Macro. This may have convinced me to get it... I do have a 3 tube extension set in native m/43. And I used it today with my Zeiss ZM 50mm, It was fun and I found out, it was easier to use the LCD for focusing by moving the camera back and forth. It works OK, just really close to the subject.
     
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  15. JoepLX3

    JoepLX3 Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    I know about really close too, my LX3 lens got wet because the insects were playing with their legs/wings...

    I am curious what the IQ difference is between (e.g.):
    - Crop of 50 mm F1.8
    - 100 mm F2.8
    - 2x extension tube on 50 mm F1.8

    These picture above look great!!!
     
    JoepLX3, Aug 11, 2010
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  16. Yotsuba

    Yotsuba Mu-43 Regular

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    Feb 28, 2010
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    Hi Naturecloseups

    You didnt use flash, right?

    Regards
    Chris
     
    Yotsuba, Aug 12, 2010
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  17. naturecloseups

    naturecloseups Mu-43 Regular

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    Jun 10, 2010
    Hi Yotsuba -- no I did not use flash for any of these. The lighting was bright yet overcast on both days that looked fine by itself.

     
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  18. julienrl

    julienrl Mu-43 Regular

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    Jul 28, 2010
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    how close did you have to get?
     
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  19. naturecloseups

    naturecloseups Mu-43 Regular

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    Jun 10, 2010
    Julien -- for the Lanternfly shot (the one with orange lipstick :wink:) I was almost at closest focus which is about 10cm (4 inches). The others were about 7-10 inches away.

     
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