Jinfinance should have MA1 replacement on Monday

[IanFildes]

Hello,

For a while i've been looking for a way to use a pristine OM 55mm 1.2 on my G1.

R.J (Jinfinance) emailed me last night that his MA1 (micro4/3<->4/3) replacement should be available on Monday for around 1/3 of the cost of the "official" version.

That coupled with his 4/3 MF1 replacement should get me in business :clap:

There is also a useful listing detailing some of the available G1 adapters in this post at http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1033&message=31551183

Regards,

Ian

 

[monza]

Is RJ's version of the DMW-MA1 a full equivalent with electrical contacts, or just a mechanical adapter for adapting manual lenses?

 

[pentacon6]

Since Panasonic requires the user to update firmware with adapter that means electronic parts in the ring and the contact points of M4/3 and 4/3 is different. Let me guess, I think auto focus might not be possible. But it is good enough for using 4/3 adapter for those manual lens. If 1/3 is the exact price to the genius ring, then USD$60 is expected. Any way, it is more economic than buying single adapter for one kind of lens only.

 

[IanFildes]

R.J.'s replacement will be a mechanical adapter only. His email did not specify a price, but noted that it should be about 1/3rd of the cost of the "official" adapter.

Give that the panasonic MA1 sells here for $199cdn, that should put it in the $60 - $65usd range.

 

[btrancho]

R.J. has emailed me that it is ready now...

it's $79.5 ea. free standard shipping, or add $6.95 for express mail (5~8 days)...

This makes it about 1/2 the price of the seemingly unavailable Panny MA1.

 

[ekso]

R.J. has emailed me that it is ready now...



This makes it about 1/2 the price of the seemingly unavailable Panny MA1.

Any ebay links ?
I am assuming he only sells via ebay.

 

[cap'n bill]

Any ebay links ?
I am assuming he only sells via ebay.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/RJ-camera-accessory-store_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsxQ3asstQQtZkm

 

[ekso]

Cheers. However I dont think he's laoded up an item. I'll email him.

 

[btrancho]

I should have included the entire text of Jin's email:

it's $79.5 ea. free standard shipping, or add $6.95 for express mail (5~8 days)... can you send me a direct paypal payment? my paypal account is the same as this email: [email protected]

Just be sure to specify the M4/3 to 4/3 adapter in your PayPal payment

 

[IanFildes]

There are two listings for the MA1 replacement.

4/3 <--> micro4/3 for $79.50US + expedited shipping $7.35US
http://cgi.ebay.com/4-3-to-Panasoni...4|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

4/3 <--> micro4/3 with two 4/3 adapters for $110US + expedited shipping $7.35US
MA1 + any two of the following :-
M42 screw - 4/3 (this one is of better quality, not the all-black one listed in my ebay store)
Nikon F - 4/3
Olympus OM - 4/3
Pentax PK - 4/3
Contax CY - 4/3
Leica R - 4/3
Minolta MD - 4/3
Tamron AD2 - 4/3 (a bit loose when coupled with this adapter)
T2 - 4/3
Kiev60 (P6) - 4/3
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIKON-OM-MD-CY-...4|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

 

[ekso]

Thanks for the links. I was hoping he'd do a canon FD as part of the bundle too.

 

[Diane B]

Thanks for the links. I was hoping he'd do a canon FD as part of the bundle too.

Ekso, I don't think he did because (I looked at these quickly) all of those secondary adaptors rely on using the 4/3rds adaptor as the first adaptor--and the others are 'stacked' on--if you notice, for instance--an M to 4/3rds--that means that the 4/3rds to m4/3ds adaptor will be the one mounted to the camera, the M to 4/3rds will be mounted to the first adaptor--then the M mount lens to the M adaptor. The FD is a standalone adaptor (simply FD to m4/3rds). Unless you need to stack a second adaptor, the 4/3rds to m4/3rds adaptor won't mean much to you. He realizes that the MA1isn't of value to a G1 owner unless he wants to use it for the 'bridge' adaptor for the other adaptors.

At least that's my take on his 'package'.

Diane

 

[monza]

He has a direct FD adapter; there is no way to support Canon FD in conjunction with a DMW-MA1 equivalent, the FD lens registry is too short for that.

Also in addition to the new DMW-MA1 replacement, he's now offering a direct Leica R adapter.

 

[monza]

He's also got rear lens caps for micro 4/3.

 

[ekso]

Diane/Monza: what you say makes sense. I would be better off with the FD convertor only.

Diane, is that the one you have for your FD lenses ?

 

[Mingjai]

Diane/Monza: what you say makes sense. I would be better off with the FD convertor only.

Diane, is that the one you have for your FD lenses ?

I'm not Diane, but I do I have one of his FD adapters--got it back in early February. It works great and focuses just past infinity.

 

[ekso]

Just waiting to pick up some lenses from ebay and then off to jinfinance for the adaptor.

Mingai, so what FD lenses are you using ?

Ekso

 

[Diane B]

Just waiting to pick up some lenses from ebay and then off to jinfinance for the adaptor.

Mingai, so what FD lenses are you using ?

Ekso

Not Mingai but....Ekso, I was quick on the draw and wanted one fast so bought the early FD adaptor--the Cameraquest/Rayqual adaptor. Had I waited I could have bought FD adaptors for 1/2 the price--many are pleased with the jinfinance adaptor, so I would say go with that.

There are so many FD lenses--there is a good site that gives you lots of info about them
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/canon/fdresources/fdlenses/index.htm
I was interested in keeping my size/weight reasonable so generally selected (after checking size/weight on the FD site) the f/2.8s. Probably if I had it to do over, I would have bought the 24/2 and maybe the 35/2 instead of the f/2.8s but the f/2.8s are very nice and smaller than the f/2s. I also have the 50 f/1.8--I'd recommend the f/1.4--but I already owned the 1.8. I also bought the 135 f/2.8 which I like a lot--and am using it more than I expected.

I now have a Konica Hexanon 40 f/1.8 in transit (will have to have converted to use with 4/3rds to m4/3rds adaptor) because I like the 35 f/2.8 so much. Its my most used FD lens--but there is nothing in the FDs this fast in this FL range--unless you can find a 35 f/2--not quite as fast, but judging from my f/2.8 probably quite nice.

Diane

 

[apicius9]

FWIW, I had picked up the Canon FD adapter on ebay from the gentleman in Poland and it works fine with my 50/1.4 and the older 85/1.8 I had picked up, also on ebay. Recently I got an older version of the 28/2.0 in but I haven't had a chance to play with it, yet.

I had decided to focus on Canon FDs & cine lenses so I got direct adapters for those. But I also have an older Tamron lens (28-85 SP Macro) that I can connect to my FD adapter, and I just got in a Leica thread mount to c-mount adapter and want to see whether my old Leica Hektor 135/4.5 from the thirties will work with that. Finally, I have one Leica R lens I would like to try on the G1, a 50/2 Summicron R, and I am currently trying to decide what to do about that, i.e. the one or the two adapter solution. The 2-adapter one would give me more options in the future but I think I'm done buying at the moment anyway. And how much do I want to invest to get that one more lens on my camera. Afte that, only a nice macro prime lens for some time later is on my list. I would love to get the Switar 75/1.9 Macro but that is moving steadily out of my price range.

I guess what I'm really trying to say is that one can get swept away a bit by the all the opportunities that the G1 opens reg. alternative lenses...

Stefan

 

[Diane B]

I guess what I'm really trying to say is that one can get swept away a bit by the all the opportunities that the G1 opens reg. alternative lenses...

Stefan

Yes, I say with a smile. I did buy the Panasonic 4/3rds to m4/3rds (MA1) adaptor to use with the Oly 9-18, but I did rationalize that purchase because I felt I would perhaps be able to find that (at least) one more fast lens in a FL I like. I was able to do that--the Konica Hexanon 40 f/1.8 but I'm probably finished buying for a bit now also. The Panasonic 20 f/1.7 may finish what I really feel I need--along, of course, with the FD lenses I have. Since I bought all at extremely reasonable prices (say 'cheap'), then I don't feel badly about it and have thoroughly enjoyed shooting with them. I have disciplined myself to NOT look at any of the 'exotic' lenses LOL.

Diane