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Subject: Re: [OM] Since Olympus refused to give us what we wanted somebodyelse will
From: "Wayne Harridge" <wayne.harridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:52:04 +1100
So do the Contax G lenses have a mechanical drive from the camera body, e.g.
like the older Nikkors with a "screwdriver" drive ?

...Wayne 

> 
> Adapters often have a small focuss wheel inset. The Metabones has a
> focussing collar - it's a clever idea but I found it rather stiff and
lumpy in
> practice.
> The 45mm Planar is a favorite lens. I must try it out on an OM-D - if and
when.
> What a shame that no Contax G didge was ever made - perfect format.
> Andrew Fildes
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> 
> 
> On 16/01/2013, at 3:37 PM, Bill Pearce wrote:
> 
> > If it is a contax G (some of the finest lenses I have ever owned), It
> > has been some time since I had mine, but if I recall correctly, there
> > is no means to manually focus the lenses. Could be a problem. I think
> > they have aperture rings, but am not sure.
> 
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