Micro Four Thirds Lens on Four Thirds Camera

[Porky4]

Hi folks,

Sorry if this is a real numbty-type question, but I couln't find the answer anywhere via Google (probably asking the wrong questions!). I have a Panasonic G1 and the excellent Panasonic 20mm F1.7 lens. I may also be getting an Olympus Four Thirds camera and abviously would like to use the "pancake" on that. So the question is "can you"? I know it is possible to use Four Thirds lenses on Micro Four Thirds cameras via the MA1 (?) adapter, but is there a Micro Four Thirds to Four Thirds adapter?

Paul

 

[Schmiddi]

No chance - the distance from lens to sensor is smaller on Micro 4/3 than 4/3. So mounting a 4/3 lens on Micro 4/3 is no problem, just add an adapter to add some distance. But the other way around does not work, the lens would need to sit inside the body...

Andreas

 

[Porky4]

No chance - the distance from lens to sensor is smaller on Micro 4/3 than 4/3. So mounting a 4/3 lens on Micro 4/3 is no problem, just add an adapter to add some distance. But the other way around does not work, the lens would need to sit inside the body...

Andreas

Thanks Andreas, I thought that would be the case, but I had to ask ...

I think I'll keep the G1 just for the 20mm F1.7!

Paul

 

[photoSmart42]

You could certainly mount anything to anything else given enough creativity in building the appropriate adapter. You'd be able to use your MFT lenses on your 4/3 camera, but only for macro work since you'd lose infinity. You'd also have to set your aperture on your MFT camera first, then attach the MFT lens to your 4/3 camera.

I'd say it's possible, but I'm guessing not worth it.

 

[biglouis]

I appreciate the question because the 20/1.7 is a fantastic lens. If I was making the commitment to a 4/3rds camera I might think about trying to obtain the Leica 25/1.4 as my prime lens.

LouisB