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 Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:35 pm Post subject: Tamron SP 500mm f8 on Pen E-P2... |
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Olivier wrote:
I got my Olypus PEN E-P2 and as there was some sun, I tried it with the Tamron SP 500 F8 miror lens.
Mo asked for some pictures taken with this uncommon combo. Here they are.
First of all, let me show some pics of the combo itself.
I mounted it on a monopod because it is impossible to shoot handheld (1000mm on a 4/3 sensor).
I set the burst mode, Iso 400 and shot 3 or 4 pictures to try to obtain reasonably sharp ones.
and the body stabilization helps well. It works.
But the best would be a tripod.
I am very pleased with this cam. I like the metal finish and the build quality.
I'm very pleased either with the image quality. Iso 400 is not a problem as you'll see hereunder.
I found even Iso 1600 was quite good for low light shots with the Olympus AF 14-42mm.
 
Then some birds which were approx 5-6 meters from me.
Jpeg coming out of the cam. I just adjusted light and contrast a bit. Click on pictures to open in new window (1600x1200)
iso-400 1/250s
iso-400 1/200s
iso-400 1/200s
iso-400 1/250s
iso-400 1/400s
out of focus... iso-400 1/160s
Some other kinds of samples :
clock orange
proxy cat lens
far landscape (hazy air, so I had to add quite a lot of contrast)
nearly olympic games
Gardena 26
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
Nice samples, Olivier.
You have managed very well the donughts bokeh, is barely perceptible!.
Thanks for sharing.
Jes.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
The first couple are really great, super sharp! I think some are suffering from camera shake, which is hardly surprising given the effective 1000mm focal length 
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Olivier
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Olivier wrote:
Wow, that's a fast comment, dear Jes and Graham!
Thanks a lot. 
As you can see, I chose the Olympus Pen E-P2 instead of the Samsung NX-100.
In fact I wanted to experiment the micro 4/3 format and I already have an apsc sensor cam.
I find this Oly is a good camera.
Graham, that's right, some are a little shaky. 1000mm behind a screen, imagine a 1mm move which brings the bird from the left side of the frame to the center...  Burst mode in conjontion with IS is the only way. Next, I'll try the tripod intead of monopod.
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rbelyell wrote:
congrats olivier! to get the best out of the ep2 handheld, look for a used evf, it is awesome and super helpful for telephoto.
also, find a great 35-40mm and try her out as a portrait cam. i think you will be pleasantly surprised. i find it really stunning with my summicron-c 40/2.
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Olivier wrote:
Thank you for the advice, rbelyell.
About the EVF, is it a VF-2 or VF-3 ?
Do you have tips or links to find one used ?
What would be a reasonable price ?
Thx a lot. 
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Xpres wrote:
I've used the SP500 on my EP-2, when I still had the camera, and found it very useable. A tripod and VF-2 viewfinder were essential though!
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Olivier wrote:
Nice shot.
Thank you.
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LucisPictor wrote:
That Tammy also works on a NEX. 
Tamron SP 8/500 @ NEX-3 by LucisPictor, on Flickr
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Olivier wrote:
In second one, what an impressive set !
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rbelyell wrote:
| Olivier wrote: |
Thank you for the advice, rbelyell.
About the EVF, is it a VF-2 or VF-3 ?
Do you have tips or links to find one used ?
What would be a reasonable price ?
Thx a lot. |
hi olivier
i did a quick ebay search of sold vf2's and it seems general price sold is around $175usd. it does look like it might be possible to get one for less if youre patient and keep after it. i can say imo its definitely worth the price.
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Olivier wrote:
Okay, I'll keep my eyes open to find a used EVF-2.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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Himself wrote:
| Olivier wrote: |
| Burst mode in conjontion with IS is the only way. |
What burst mode has to do with shaking and sharpening?
If your intention was/is to reduce the shaking, you`re on the wrong path.
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mo wrote:
Thanks Olivier, What an impressive set up...the camera and lens together.The images are great as well .I think as you get used to how the EP-2 and Tamron work together, we will see some stunning images in the future from this combo. 
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Olivier wrote:
Thank you Mo.
I hope you're fine.
How is the weather in Australia ?
Here we have snow and it's quite cold with -5°C. We had -10°C 2 days ago. Siberian wind and cold.
I know our great nordic members are used to it. For us, this cold bites our tender skin.
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arhi_tectu1 wrote:
nice photos there like them
by the way this looks like a freaky combination small cam big lens
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Olivier wrote:
Thank you Catalin.
Yes, freaky but it works.
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