petermcwerner
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Unfortunately only if you understand JapaneseThe DC Watch site has published very interesting G1-related material in the past few weeks.
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Unfortunately only if you understand JapaneseThe DC Watch site has published very interesting G1-related material in the past few weeks.
Hmm, methinks the Lumix 7-14 will not include OIS although a constant f4 is pretty certain.Ideally I'd prefer the 7-14 Lumix lens with OIS and f/4 at all focal lengths, and no need for an adapter.
:thumbup: even isn't M4/3 dependent ...(...)
"Dementia occurs at a preview piece in the finished adapter."
また完成したアダプターで試写したところ片ボケが発生。
There is a thread with tests about this lens onneed to think some more about the oly 9-18 plus panasonic adapter.
There is a test about this lensThe results are not very encouraging
I am with Jono. I realize this lens requires the 4/3 adapter which is pricey, but the 9-18 is in my opinion better on the G1 than on the Oly bodies including E3/E30. The lens is an F4 and viewing in an optical vf is dim. This is not a problem with the G1 EVF. The 9/18 is small and even with the adapter it fits nicely on the G1. As Jono points out the IQ is stellar. As Jono says - why not?I'm with Brian on this one
The Olympus 9-18 is a gem on the G1 (I don't have the G1 anymore, but I still have the lens).
It autofocuses, it's small, it's cheap(ish) and the results are stellar.
why not?
Is it the Cosmicar 8.5mm f/1.5? Any luck with getting more focus from it? Makes for a fun self-portrait rig with the fold-out LCD screen - although not too flattering apparently!The lens doesn't fit onto the c mount adapter quite close enough, so it can't focus to infinity. Makes for an interesting fisheye-style macro, though. Will do some machining for a proper fit.
Alas I haven't a wife's soothing hand to pat me on the left shoulder for my self-portraits ...I can see the dementia setting in :ROTFL:
Yes, I'm with Jono too... oh wait, this is a circular reference! good to know there's lots of agreement here...I am with Jono. I realize this lens requires the 4/3 adapter which is pricey, but the 9-18 is in my opinion better on the G1 than on the Oly bodies including E3/E30. The lens is an F4 and viewing in an optical vf is dim. This is not a problem with the G1 EVF. The 9/18 is small and even with the adapter it fits nicely on the G1. As Jono points out the IQ is stellar. As Jono says - why not?
Best regards. Terry.
I know Diane, it's a scandalous price... but the 4/3rds adapter was an essential part of the G1 for me - I didn't want to be limited in IQ to the Lumix kit lens.I know I'm a bit of a cheapskate over this, but even though I'd rather like to add the 4/3rds to m4/3rds adaptor giving me some more flexibility for other lenses (including possibly the 9-18), extension tubes, etc, I'm really not wanting to pay a premium for it. The $169.95 from Panasonic is bad enough, but most other places are asking upwards to over $200 (USD) for it. I'm on the B & H list for it at $139.95--but its been OS for a good while there. I've read that jinfinance on ebay is going to have one in March-which should be less--but is there a reason this one is both not available from anyone else--and is demanding a premium (guessing its because of supply and demand)?
Diane