Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 8:42 AM, James Laird <digiratidoc at gmail.com> wrote: > Sonny, > > Description on the website where I bought the adapter: > >> > With this lens adapter ,Minolta/Sony AF/MA mount lenses can be used on > cameras with the macro 4/3 mount body; a Minolta/Sony AF/MA bayonet > Mount which will enable Panasonic Lumix / Olympus E-P1 macro 4/3 > mount camera to work with a variety of accessories via the adapter. > > The above items will allow an Panasonic Lumix / Olympus E-P1 macro 4/3 > mount camera owner who has a Minolta/Sony AF/MA lens to widen the > scope of photography they undertake. > > The adapter is manual so focus will have to be preset. > > Only manual focusing available but it is able to infinity focus. > > Allows adjust the aperture manually. > > Please note that the pusher with the fixed ring doesn?t work, so > diaphragm control of the lens is set manually. > > Color: black > >> > > Confusing no? (Item comes from Hong Kong so 'lost in translation'?) > But I THINK it says you can control the aperture with the adapter. > No, I think not. Allows adjust aperture manually indicates that you have a way to manually adjust the aperture. That lens does not. (No aperture ring) It uses software to adjust the aperture. Most micro 4/3 adapters are completely passive, with the exception of some 4/3 to 4/3 micro that control the autofocus and other functions; I think those are confined to Panasonic (Lumix/Leica) and Olympus. -- Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com http://sonc.stumbleupon.com/ Natchitoches, Louisiana USA