Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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