Frank:
Nice suggestion. But please don't push the idea until I've acquired the
Pen F lenses that I want!
Martin
-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Wijsmuller [mailto:Frank@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 3:31 PM
To: Olympus Camera Discussion
Subject: Re: [OM] G1 review on DPR
A Pen-F -> m4/3 adapter would be nice?
Frank
2009/1/21 Moose
> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> > Where are the dramatic new lens designs to take advantage of the
> > fact
> that retrofocus design is no longer required?
> >
>
> I think there is a need for, if not full telecentricity, at least a
> fairly large rear element not too close to the sensor, to keep the
> angle of incidence of light from being at to acute an angle.
>
> The first two lenses, at least, are quite compact compared to their
> standard 4/3 counterparts. If you look at the difference between the
> studio shots on DPR taken with the 50/2 and those taken with the kit
> lens, it's clear some higher quality lenses would be rewarded by the
> good sensor. I see the 14-140 lens for 2009 is labeled 'HD'.
> Unfortunately, I suspect that's to designate compatibility for zooming
> during HD video filming with the HD version of the camera, rather than
> some sort of higher quality optic.
>
> A collapsing prime lens should be possible with some clever electrical
> contact design. That would bring true pocket-ability for the street
> shooter.
>
> With the 4/3 lens adapter at $140, I wonder when the direct OM=>m4/3
> manual adapter will show up?
>
> Moose
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