Olympus zuiko auto macro 38mm f2 8 experience

[Fenlander]

Has anyone had experience of using the Olympus Zuiko Auto Macro 38mm f2.8? I've just won one in an online auction. I've played around with the Olympus OM Macro kit quite at bit, and have the 80mm f4 and telescopic extension tube which are excellent. The 38mm is a whole new level of macro. Any tips or tricks? I'll be shooting with OM film bodies.

 

[Chuck1]

You might need a bellows.
Never used that lens myself.
Enjoy your kit

 

[MattKing]

They are designed for use on the bellows.
Lots of info here:
http://olympus.dementix.org/eSIF/om-sif.htm

 

[xkaes]

You might need a bellows.

That's for sure. It's designed to be used on a bellows and since a bellows will add so much extension -- even at its minimum extension -- you are talking 3X and MUCH greater magnification. Enjoy those "spider eyeballs"!

 

[MattKing]

That's for sure. It's designed to be used on a bellows

Or the Telescopic Auto Tube 65~116.
http://olympus.dementix.org/eSIF/om-sif/lensgroup/38mmf28.htm

 

[Chuck1]

Unfortunately I'm in the US,
But if you need anything send me a pm

 

[Fenlander]

I've got the 65-116mm telescopic extension tube which is a superb bit of kit. It should allow 6x magnification which is more than enough for me.

 

[xkaes]

Or the Telescopic Auto Tube 65~116.

Since Fenlander might have this, he might be all set. From what I can tell it's designed for 2X-8X work, so reversing it shouldn't be needed.