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So, I brought a new adapter for my m50, the viltrox version this time as I assumed it was my adapter which caused problems. It now looks like it's the camera, it won't power up sometimes and I still get err 01 check lens. So off for repair it will have to go! These are intermittent. Got a few days in Cornwall this weekend as well.
On a positive note the viltrox adapter seems great, feels more to it than the meike one. A bit heavier but it seems a better choice for a heavier lens such as my sigma 105 and 150-600.
So, I brought a new adapter for my m50, the viltrox version this time as I assumed it was my adapter which caused problems. It now looks like it's the camera, it won't power up sometimes and I still get err 01 check lens. So off for repair it will have to go! These are intermittent. Got a few days in Cornwall this weekend as well.
On a positive note the viltrox adapter seems great, feels more to it than the meike one. A bit heavier but it seems a better choice for a heavier lens such as my sigma 105 and 150-600.
I have a Viltrox for my Panasonic G80 and have been very impressed with the quality of it. For £80 it allows me to mount EF and EF-S lenses with full control, just like a Metabones - but for 1/6th the price! AF is working surprisingly well too, I'm sure it's even better for the M series as the lenses are closer to native.
I originally bought a Viltrox for my Panasonic G80 - the EFM1; This first purchase was Cleary a dud - I updated the frimware many times but to no avail, it continued to flash up error messages and so on. In the end I got a refund and bought another one which was perfect. No error message ever now - across either EFM1 or the EFM2. So I'd check it out, maybe a slight dud!!
John Lewis have the EF-M 22mm pancake for £99 again.
I’m planning on using it on my original M, I’m in the market for something of good quality that will go in my pocket and I already have an M so I’m thinking the 22mm is the way to go especially for £99 I could always move it on if needs be! I’m a big fan of 35mm on FF so should be ideal. My current pocket camera is a Contax T2 so I’m hoping this may be a similar setup in digital which would be nice
Currently showing out of stock, however Curry’s PC World are offering the same price, but then a further 10% off with CAMERA10 as the code. I’ve just reserved one for pickup but for the life of me can’t find anywhere to insert the code. Not a massive deal but just shy of a tenner is a tenner in my pocket! I’ll have to see if I can wangle the deal when I get there tomorrow.
I’m planning on using it on my original M, I’m in the market for something of good quality that will go in my pocket and I already have an M so I’m thinking the 22mm is the way to go especially for £99 I could always move it on if needs be! I’m a big fan of 35mm on FF so should be ideal. My current pocket camera is a Contax T2 so I’m hoping this may be a similar setup in digital which would be nice
I picked the lens up yesterday, first impressions are good but I think the AF might take getting a little used to after shooting D750 + 24-70 I’m still using the original M which was never known for its rapid AF!
Ah yeah, thats the camera not the lens, though it's never going to be a lightning fast lens to focus, the performance on the DPAF camera's (M5/6/50/100) is like night and day in comparison.
Having said that the 22mm is still normally kept mounted on my original M too
Help needed with my M6 how do I hide the ISO on my screen I keep changing settings with my cheek when looking through the VF, just cant remember how I did it before.
As much as I love my 7DII and associated L glass that I use for normal stuff, I'm starting to find it a bit heavy, and dare I say cumbersome,
for Macro. ( I guess I'm getting old)
I'm seriously considering a M5 or M50. lens adapter & using my Canon 100mm 2.8 macro.
It seems that they both have a "hot shoe" so I can still use the 580 ex or the 14 ex ring flash.
And maybe even invest in the dedicated macro lens at some point.
I don't want to spend a fortune on the EOS RP or the R, in case I can't "get on" with the mirrorless system
TBH I can't see much difference ( I'm not interested in the video spec) Body only the M50 seems to be about £450 - £500
and the M5 about £500 - £550.
Thought? comments?
TIA
Thanks StickyI don't think you'd be disappointed with the M50 at all!