[Leica] OT: GH1, GF1 Adapters

[alal at poly.edu (A. Lal)]

Just like Contarex, Canon EOS and Nikon G lenses, the aperture on Maxxum 
mount lenses is controlled  from the camera body. I don't believe you will 
be able to change it.

I'd advise you to send the Sony lens back and get an old  manual focus macro 
Nikkor, Canon FD, Minolta MD or similar lens.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Laird" <digiratidoc at gmail.com>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 9:08 AM
Subject: [Leica] OT: GH1, GF1 Adapters


>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
>