Does the Metabones Nikon G to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster (Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 with a 105mm micro vr) keep the same crop factor of x2?
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I have a Speedbooster that I use with my Nikon lenses, it is awesome. I also have a normal adapter to Micro 4/3, this essentially doubles my lens kit. It would most likely make your 105mm have the same field of view as a 75 or 80mm, plus a stop faster. here is a FAQ page on the Metabones site.http://www.metabones.com/article/of/faqWell worth the money, almost always on my camera.
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I have a Speedbooster that I use with my Nikon lenses, it is awesome. I also have a normal adapter to Micro 4/3, this essentially doubles my lens kit. It would most likely make your 105mm have the same field of view as a 75 or 80mm, plus a stop faster. here is a FAQ page on the Metabones site. http://www.metabones.com/article/of/faq Well worth the money, almost always on my camera.
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Yes it does. I made some calculations to obtain the actual equivalent Focal Distances. Please e-mail me to alejandro.jesus@gmail.com, so I can send you an Excel file.
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No, it actually decrease it to something around 1.4 (on the blackmagic cinema camera it reduces from 2.36 to 1.53). Also you gain a full stop of light! i.e. A f/1.4 Nikon Full frame 50mm lens behaves like if it were a 35mm f/1.0 lens!!!
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Yes, you will definitely need a Four Third to Micro Four Third adapter. By the way, be aware that this is an excellent, but seriously big lens. I use it on an Olympus E-5, and it still is fairly bulky. On a Panasonic GH1, it might look a bit out of proportion, by size and by weight...
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It does work very well in my Nikon D800. The 1000x is noticibly faster on transfer speed.
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I have one to, which I have used on my BMPCC, GH2, AF102-Panasonic Micro 4/3 Mount, can use it with all C-Mount lenses from Bolex, Kodak, Pentax etc to all Micro 4/3 Mounts camera's.... very reliable and fits well, have to be careful with the AF 102 because some lenses may touch the sensor, but not for the BMPCC.
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Yes it will. Bought it for my dad who has a Panny First gen GF1. I was using an Olympus EPL2 (micro 4/3) and it worked. I also currently have an OMD (also a micro 4/3) which I have not formally tried but they are officially compatible. There us a newer model which has HD video capability if that's your thing now. Also, Olympus does do a 14-150mm lens which is lighter and cheaper although more soft if that is your thing.
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I have a mirrorless (Panasonic G2 model) and it works well. I know nothing about your model, but like reviewer Griegfla I'd expect this adapter to work with any camera of micro 4/3 format.
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I tried this with my wife's G3, I believe it's HDMI playback only -- couldn't make it work for live view. I don't know about Micro 4/3 but at least some Pentax models allow live view via HDMI. Responding to one of your other comments -- I think too much is made about the supposed problem of 'moving mirror'. In my opinion the lag (however slight) of an EVF is a pretty serious tradeoff.
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I've been using Kenko close-up filters/lenses on my 14-45, 45-200. 28mm & 50mm K-mount slr lenses and they work pretty well. They really shorten the 36" focus distance of the 45-200.Even after 4 months, I'm not sure what the lady was really asking. I think she was under the impression that a G1 micro 4/3 had a macro/close-up mode just like a P&S;, and they don't.
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Yes , it will work, but Panasonic released new firmware to optimize the use of these lenses starting with the camera body GF2 and there on but not for GF1. This does not mean that it can not be used. To see the functions that You will be missing read this article of DPreviews on this link http://www.dpreview.com/news/2011/8/29/panasonicfirmware . I have this lens on a G3 and hardly ever pay attention to these functions so I would not mind if I did not have them.
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Yes. The Aperture Control -Fotodiox M2-Nik(G) says the one I got- works with a 50mm f/1.8G lens, as well as other "G" prime and zoom lenses.It works with Nikon F mount lenses, even those that don't require an Aperture Control because they have its own aperture ring, like "D" series lenses.Please note that the Aperture Control doesn't have printed on it any aperture scale to know how much open or close is the lens diaphragm. To have reproducible results you must draw your own aperture scale on the Aperture Control, a not an easy task because there is just 1/6 of a turn (about 16°; 12mm or 1/2") between the maximum and minimum aperture points in the Aperture Control. Yes. The Aperture Control -Fotodiox M2-Nik(G) says the one I got- works with a 50mm f/1.8G lens, as well as other "G" prime and zoom lenses.It works with Nikon F mount lenses, even those that don't require an Aperture Control because they have its own aperture ring, like "D" series lenses.Please note that the Aperture Control doesn't have printed on it any aperture scale to know how much open or close is the lens diaphragm. To have reproducible results you must draw your own aperture scale on the Aperture Control, a not an easy task because there... » Read More Yes. The Aperture Control -Fotodiox M2-Nik(G) says the one I got- works with a 50mm f/1.8G lens, as well as other "G" prime and zoom lenses.It works with Nikon F mount lenses, even those that don't require an Aperture Control because they have its own aperture ring, like "D" series lenses.Please note that the Aperture Control doesn't have printed on it any aperture scale to know how much open or close is the lens diaphragm. To have reproducible results you must draw your own aperture scale on the Aperture Control, a not an easy task because there is just 1/6 of a turn (about 16°; 12mm or 1/2") between the maximum and minimum aperture points in the Aperture Control. « Show Less
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Because of the 2x crop factor of the Micro Four Thirds sensor, the apparent focal length will be doubled. Therefore, my 50mm Nikon has a focal length of 100mm when used with this adapter, and your lens would be more like a 150-300.
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Not really. In fact, not even close. The field of view on the X100, even with the adapter, is still considerably wider, resulting in less compression of the image, for starters. Also, f2, on a wider lens will be a less OOF/creamy than 1.2 no matter what. The X100 will throw everything outside the focal plane out rather pleasingly for shots of objects fairly close, but anything in terms of a 1/2 body or full body portrait or the equivalent distance won't be anything like shooting with a tighter focal length with such a markedly faster aperture.
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I haven't run into the sharpness issue using the lens first on a Panasonic GX1 and now on an Olympus EM-5. I try to keep the maximum focal length at less than 40mm. I prefer other Panny lenses if I am traveling heavy, but using that lens with either of the two bodies gives me a fine and very compact outfit.
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Sure. That is one of the main advantages of micro 4/3 system. All micro 4/3 lenses will work with any micro 4/3 camera.It is said that Panasonic cameras will be able to get a bit more from Panasonic lenses, and Olympus cameras from Olympus lenses, in terms of firmware correction (such as geometric distortion or vignetting), but they are said to be very subtle, though. Basic correction will work, as Autofocus, and almost everything.I have, for instance, an Olympus 45mm f.18 lens that is probably my favorite lens (wonderful for portraits), and works perfectly with my Panasonic GH2. Sure. That is one of the main advantages of micro 4/3 system. All micro 4/3 lenses will work with any micro 4/3 camera.It is said that Panasonic cameras will be able to get a bit more from Panasonic lenses, and Olympus cameras from Olympus lenses, in terms of firmware correction (such as geometric distortion or vignetting), but they are said to be very subtle, though. Basic correction will work, as Autofocus, and almost everything.I have, for instance, an Olympus 45mm f.18 lens that is probably my favorite lens (wonderful for portraits), and works perfectly with my... » Read More Sure. That is one of the main advantages of micro 4/3 system. All micro 4/3 lenses will work with any micro 4/3 camera.It is said that Panasonic cameras will be able to get a bit more from Panasonic lenses, and Olympus cameras from Olympus lenses, in terms of firmware correction (such as geometric distortion or vignetting), but they are said to be very subtle, though. Basic correction will work, as Autofocus, and almost everything.I have, for instance, an Olympus 45mm f.18 lens that is probably my favorite lens (wonderful for portraits), and works perfectly with my Panasonic GH2. « Show Less
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Look into the metabones speed poster for Nikon mount instead.An FX lens is for full frame so there is a crop factor. The metabones coverts your lens to FX and also increases you F stop by one.
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I own several m43 cameras including the Lumix G2. I acquired the new Lumix G Vario 14-140 a few months ago and I am very pleased with the performance of this lens. It is perfectly compatible with the Lumix G2 and I'm sure all Olympus and Panasonic m43 cameras.
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I use it this way on Sony E-mount (APS-C size sensor) but for micro 4/3 like Panasonic GH2 the field of view might be a little too narrow for what you describe. It would take excellent shots of people and probably faces, but typically not great for more than a couple people inside or entire buildings outside.