Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 6:31 AM, Dennis <dennis at hale-pohaku.com> wrote: > 30mm? or 50mm? B&H lists a Sony 50 and 100 macro, both f/2.8 and I'm > thinking it's a simple typo. > > Does anyone know if the 4/3 to m4/3 adapter makes the 4/3 lens auto > diaphragm? I would think it does but haven't found a reference that states > one way or another. > > If it does take a look at the Olympus 4/3 (not micro) 50mm f/2.0 ED macro. > Outstanding reviews on B&H and tested on dpreview. Priced about the same > as > the Sony 50 macro. OK, If you want Lens things to work, you need to use one of the Olympus adapters. I'm not sure if these will work with the Panasonic cameras. This is from the Olympus Website: MF-2 OM Adapter (OM to Micro Four Thirds Lens Adapter) Permits the adaption of Olympus OM lenses to be used on a Micro Four Thirds digital camera. Autofocus(AF) is not available. Stop-down metering is used. Although it is possible to use A (aperture priority AE) mode in auto exposure, the aperture display is not available. In P (Program AE) or S (Shutter speed - priority AE) mode, the shutter releases, but the auto exposure does not work. The distance scale on the OM system lens may not indicate the actual distance. Always use the viewfinder for focusing. Item #260051 *Price: $169.99* MMF-2 (Four Thirds Lens Adapter to Micro Four Thirds Lens Adapter) This lens adapter makes it possible to mount any existing Four Thirds lens on a Micro Four Thirds digital camera. AF shooting using Live View is possible with lenses featuring contrast AF compatibility. When a contrast AF incompatible lens is used, the AF assist function engages. This item replaces the MMF-1. Item #260964 *Price: $199.99* > > > James Laird 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 >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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