Question about using old lenses with New Dslr

[mattplantguy]

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Am looking to get a good macro lens for shooting flowers.

 

I wanted to save a few dollars by getting an adapter ring and using a 50mm f3.5 Zuiko macro lens on my digital SLR (a Panasonic DMC-l1).

 

I have heard that in general one would be giving up quality for saving a few dollars - but am wondering if you all have any experience in this area? I would not need any auto focus capabilities, but would worry about bad image quality or light readings, etc;

 

Also I am told the adapter rings will make it possible to use the OM lenses, but will it be good for ALL of them? Or do I need to be careful about what I purchase?

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Matt

[goodbokeh]

Am looking to get a good macro lens for shooting flowers.

 

I wanted to save a few dollars by getting an adapter ring and using a 50mm f3.5 Zuiko macro lens on my digital SLR (a Panasonic DMC-l1).

 

I have heard that in general one would be giving up quality for saving a few dollars - but am wondering if you all have any experience in this area? I would not need any auto focus capabilities, but would worry about bad image quality or light readings, etc;

 

Also I am told the adapter rings will make it possible to use the OM lenses, but will it be good for ALL of them? Or do I need to be careful about what I purchase?

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Matt

 

Check out the Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 macro for $200. A modern 4/3rds lens with superb performance and it will balance nicely on your L1.

[johnwolf]

Matt, I see you haven't gotten much response to your question. Although anything goes in the digital forum, these are mostly Leica users. I suggest you try your question again in the Alternative Camera & Lens forum on fredmiranda.com.

 

John