Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for the heads-up... Do the Panasonic adapters have electronics that would allow focus assist with the E-P1 (i.e. fooling it into thinking an M43 lens was mounted), or does the G1 have focus assist regardless of electrical contact with the lens? Thanks Dante -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Yao <joseph at yao.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:01 AM To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> Subject: Re: [Leica] Olympus E-P1 and Leica lenses with adapter An update regarding Leica M to Micro 4/3 adapters: The Voigtlander M to M4/3 adapter does not permit the use of the Dual Range Summicron 50/2.0: when mounted, the lens will not focus beyond 3m. The focusing mechanism binds with the adapter and renders the lens for close range use only. The Panasonic Leica M to Micro 4/3 adapter has no such problem, not to mention it is noticeably better built. Thus I believe the Voigtlander adapter has a design defect that should be rectified. JY On 7/9/09 5:19 PM, "Joseph Yao" <joseph at yao.com> wrote: > Joseph in SG, > > Panasonic have both Leica M and Leica R to Micro 4/3 adapters: > > http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/gh1/optional_accessories.htm > l#acc03 > > They are by far the best M4/3 adapters I have used, and are reasonably > priced too. Compared to the Voigtlander M to Micro 4/3 adapter, it has a > smoother lens mount with no holes drilled over the mount surface. It > weighs > slight more at 60g as opposed to 40g, and feels more substantially built. > Please give your local Panasonic dealer a call! > > And yes, they work on the E-P1 fine. > > Joseph in HK > > > On 7/9/09 3:03 PM, "Joseph Low" <joelct at singnet.com.sg> wrote: > >> Hello Khun Pasvorn >> >> So you confirm that the Cameraquest adapter will fit the Olympus E-P1? >> >> Can you comment on the overall finish of these adaptors? I intend to buy >> The E-P1 shortly and will need adaptors for both M & R lenses >> >> Thanks for your advice >> >> Joseph Low > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information