Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Vince, He mentions a 'pusher' in the description. Maybe there's a mechanical linkage to the aperture ring from the adapter? But then he says 'diaphragm control of the lens is set manually'. I assume that means you can't control aperture via GH1? I guess I'll find out when the adapter arrives. If it doesn't work I'll send the lens back to B&H. I hope it works though cause I have the Maxxum 50, great lens, that I want to use on my GH1. 100mm 1.4 anyone? Jim Laird On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 8:42 AM, James Laird <digiratidoc at gmail.com> wrote: > Sonny, > > Description on the website where I bought the adapter: >>> > With this lens adapter ,Minolta/Sony AF/MA mount lenses can be used on > cameras with the macro 4/3 mount body; a Minolta/Sony AF/MA bayonet > Mount which will enable ?Panasonic Lumix / Olympus E-P1 macro 4/3 > mount ?camera to work with a variety of accessories via the adapter. > > The above items will allow an Panasonic Lumix / Olympus E-P1 macro 4/3 > mount ?camera owner who has a Minolta/Sony AF/MA lens to widen the > scope of photography they undertake. > > The adapter is manual so focus will have to be preset. > > Only manual focusing available but it is able to infinity focus. > > Allows adjust the aperture manually. > > Please note that the pusher with the fixed ring doesn?t work, so > diaphragm control of the lens is set manually. > > Color: black >>> > > Confusing no? (Item comes from Hong Kong so 'lost in translation'?) > But I THINK it says you can control the aperture with the adapter. > > On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 8:16 AM, Sonny Carter <sonc.hegr at gmail.com> > wrote: >> The adapters do not control the aperture. ? Unless the lens stays at full >> aperture, so that you can control exposure with shutter speed, it looks >> like >> it won't work. >> I have that situation with a couple of my Pentax K lenses. >> >> >> On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 8:08 AM, James Laird <digiratidoc at gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I recently order a Sony 30mm f/2.8 Macro on impulse while ordering >>> some supplies from B&H. It arrived today but I'm still waiting for my >>> adapter for Sony Minolta MA lenses to arrive from Singapore on the >>> boat (Seriously, I paid for it on e*** March 26th and haven't seen it >>> yet!). While unpacking the lens I noticed that Sony Alpha lenses have >>> no aperture control. Is there a way to adjust the aperture while on an >>> adapter so I can use it with my GH1? I ordered it cause I wanted a >>> small, light macro lens on my GH1, it has good reviews and it's >>> inexpensive. Do the adapters control the aperture, or am I missing >>> something obvious? >>> >>> Jim Laird >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards, >> >> Sonny >> http://www.sonc.com >> http://sonc.stumbleupon.com/ >> Natchitoches, Louisiana >> >> USA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >