GH-1 with Four Thirds Lenses

[Michael_Lindberg]

I have some Four Thirds lenses, and I was wondering about how the adapters work with the GH-1. None of the four thirds lenses have manual aperture rings, so is this going to be an issue? Can the lenses be controlled with the GH-1?

 

[Martti Ekstrand]

Yes, with Panasonic's own 4/3 to m4/3 DMW-MA1 adapter. This somewhat confused chart is showing the compatibility with GH1 and most 4/3 and m4/3 lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/g1.html

 

[AdrianF]

With most of Four Thirds lenses you will have electronic aperture control, via the front scroll wheel. Works much like using the kit lens. Where it gets a little confusing is which lenses will autofocus and how well. The chart that Martti linked to does take a bit of studying.
One gripe with the Four Thirds lenses is that the fly by wire system doesn't play well for manual focus while filming, requiring a lot of turning of the focus ring.

 

[Michael_Lindberg]

Cool, good to know the lenses I have will be all right. Don't really need autofocus, so it should be fine. We're thinking of renting the 14-35 and the 7-14 when needed. I have the 25 mm pancake, the 40-150 and an OM 50 mm f/1.4, so I think I'll be covered.