On May 30, 2008, at 12:58 PM, Bob W wrote: >> For raw lens compatibility, Olympus/Panasonic/Leica 4/3 System lens >> mounts are much more adaptable. I have used Nikon, Pentax >> M42, Pentax >> K, and Olympus OM lenses on the Panny and Oly bodies (manual focus, >> manual iris only, but with manual and Av metering), as well as full >> function 4/3 System lenses, and there are mount adapters for >> Leica R, >> Contax/Zeiss, Exacta, Minolta MD, and Leica Visoflex available too. >> It's a matter of mount register and the diameter of the mount for >> mechanical clearance. But again, I've slowly acquired all the 4/3 >> System lenses I need as replacement for the older adapted lenses and >> use them, with generally superior results. > > I have one of Cameraquest's Contax/Zeiss adapters for my Olys and I've > been very pleased with it and the results I've had from using my CZ > lenses. The only time the results have been poor have been when I used > the 300/4 with the Mutar II (2x extender) wide open on rather a flimsy > tripod. With the 4/3rds sensor size that's the aov of a 1200mm lens, > so I'm not surprised it was a bit soft. > > I have quite an array of CZ lenses, but I'm glad to say I don't feel > much compulsion to replace them. It's nice to have relatively fast > (f/2.8) long lenses, as well as the f/1.4s in medium lengths. I would > quite like one of the Olympus 50-200s though.
I only had a couple of CZ lenses way back in the past when I had a Contax 139ma (? think that was the model). If I had a large complement of them now, I'd probably still use them too. The CZ lenses are superb. I replaced my old favorite Nikkor 105/2.5 and 180/2.8 with the Olympus ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5. The Oly works as well and provides full function/features, is only marginally slower at full telephoto and doesn't take up as much space. Since I bought the Summilux 25/1.4 and ZD 25/2.8, I've not used the Nikkor 20 at all, and I only use the Pentax M50/1.4 occasionally (at f/1.4 to f/2) since the standard Leica 14-50/2.8-3.5 is a better performer. I'd like the Oly ZD 50/2 Macro but still haven't brought myself to spend the money for it, that would obviate need for the M50 completely. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
