What, if any, micro 4/3 adapters are available that offer autofocus? I know there's a Canon EF adapter, but I'm hoping for a lens mount that can have AF controlled by the camera, with an adapter that is hundred and hundreds of dollars. I really don't mind manual focus, but if there's an inexpensive AF-capable adapter out there I'm interested.
GH2 "Most adaptable" Lens mount
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"Most adaptable" Lens mount
I'm looking at new lenses and I want to get them from a high-quality lens manufacturer, obviously, but I want to get them in a mount type that's future-proof, so to speak. I want to be able to adapt them to micro 4/3 for my current setup but I want to be able to use them with other cameras if I get them in the future (Sony supr35mm mount, PL perhaps, Canon EOS maybe, Nikon, who knows). Ideas? I'm also not opposed to full-manual lenses.
I'm looking at new lenses and I want to get them from a high-quality lens manufacturer, obviously, but I want to get them in a mount type that's future-proof, so to speak. I want to be able to adapt them to micro 4/3 for my current setup but I want to be able to use them with other cameras if I get them in the future (Sony supr35mm mount, PL perhaps, Canon EOS maybe, Nikon, who knows). Ideas? I'm also not opposed to full-manual lenses.
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Nikon F mount I believe is the best option (on a budget, fully manual, lots for sale on ebay). Can be mounted to all mirrorless systems plus the cannons and of course nikons.
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The Olympus 4/3 to M4/3 electronic adapters will allow autofocus but I do believe its slow compared to native m4/5 AF.
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... double post
Sadly they're a bit out of my price range haha.
There's a Canon EF mount adapter that I've seen Phillip Bloom using on an AF100 but I heard it was somewhere aroung $500!
Best auto-focus adapter for Micro 4/3 - Panasonic Four Thirds adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMW-MA1-Mount-Adapter/dp/B001ISKNKK
Sharpest and fastest focusing Four Thirds prime lens - Panasonic/Leica 25mm f1.4
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-25m...RBL0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1324493866&sr=8-3
Fastest aperture and best OIS Four Thirds zoom lens - Panasonic/Leica 14-50mm f2.8-3.5
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-14-...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1324494002&sr=1-1
Both of these lenses provide a uniquely useful feature not available in any other auto-focus M4/3-compatible lens - a manually operated aperture ring calibrated in 1/3-stop increments.
Of course, they also feature Leica glass, absolutely superb without any electronic correction of the image.
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMW-MA1-Mount-Adapter/dp/B001ISKNKK
Sharpest and fastest focusing Four Thirds prime lens - Panasonic/Leica 25mm f1.4
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-25m...RBL0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1324493866&sr=8-3
Fastest aperture and best OIS Four Thirds zoom lens - Panasonic/Leica 14-50mm f2.8-3.5
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-14-...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1324494002&sr=1-1
Both of these lenses provide a uniquely useful feature not available in any other auto-focus M4/3-compatible lens - a manually operated aperture ring calibrated in 1/3-stop increments.
Of course, they also feature Leica glass, absolutely superb without any electronic correction of the image.
Does the Panasonic 25mm f1.4 use the same focus-by-wire system as the 20mm f1.7? I deeply hate trying to pull focus on that lens. Love everything about that lens except that. I'd also like lenses to be compatible with future cameras which is why I'm leaning towards a full-frame lens, since that will cover any future sensor. The Nikon 17-55 f2.8 looks particularly attractive.
Ah, my bad. It's for APS-C sensors, right? I wonder if it would cover a super35 sensor if I ever move up to that format? (like a FS100 or Scarlet)
Yes, all Panasonic lenses have fly-by-wire focus rings. I use them solely in auto-focus mode, I wouldn't even attempt to pull focus on an electronic lens. For that purpose, I prefer the Nikon focus ring rotation, which is opposite to that of Panasonic and Canon lenses. The Samyang/Rokinon and Nikon AF-D lenses are my first choice for manual focus lenses. Here's a link to a detailed evaluation of the properties I consider essential to a video-friendly lens, followed by a list of recommendations:
http://www.personal-view.com./talks/discussion/859/video-friendly-lenses-for-lumix-dslrs#Item_124http://www.personal-view.com./talks/discussion/859/video-friendly-lenses-for-lumix-dslrs/p1
I could be mistaken, but to my knowledge... THERE is NO way to use the "auto focus/aperture" with Nikon or Canon lenses (Including Sigma and Tamron flavors). Most Adaptors are going to give you a mechanical connection which means, your have ONLY manual control over the lenses.
If there is an adaptor out there, its going to outweigh the cost of buying native lenses.
With that said, if your filming, you probably wouldn't want auto focus on anyhow...
Native lenses like the Panasonic and Olympus WILL give you electronic connections which means full control over the lens.
If there is an adaptor out there, its going to outweigh the cost of buying native lenses.
With that said, if your filming, you probably wouldn't want auto focus on anyhow...
Native lenses like the Panasonic and Olympus WILL give you electronic connections which means full control over the lens.
This is true of all Canon EF and Nikon G lenses. Nikon AF-D and vintage AI-S lenses have manual aperture and focus rings that are fully compatible with GH1 and GH2 cameras.
I realize there's no electronic aperture control, I'm fine with manual control. I just want control at all, so the Nikon F lenses will work. Does anyone know of a Nikon FX lens that is around the focal length of the 17-55mm DX and also f2.8 all the way through?
Also, this is so far the only adapter I've heard of for Canon EF lenses, and it's about $500 which is way out of my price range for an adapter, but if you already have a bunch of EF lenses it'd be good: http://store.redrockmicro.com/livelensmft?partner=RRP00003
Also, this is so far the only adapter I've heard of for Canon EF lenses, and it's about $500 which is way out of my price range for an adapter, but if you already have a bunch of EF lenses it'd be good: http://store.redrockmicro.com/livelensmft?partner=RRP00003
The Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D is the one best suited for use with the GH2. In addition to its manual aperture and focus rings, its outer lens barrel neither extends nor rotates. Here's a link to more details:
http://www.photozone.de/nikon_ff/672-nikkorafs173528ff
I was hoping for a focal length of longer than 35mm, unfortunately. I was also told that AFS lenses have the same focus-by-wire system as the Panasonic micro 4/3 lenses, whereas Nikon AF (not AFS) lenses don't. Is that correct?