Just following up on this discussion. After checking ebay I found that
there are cheap FT to MFT adapters available, so I ordered one, FOTGA
@$AU35, this one has a small tripod mount. The function, fit and finish of
the adapter seem comparable with the Oly MMF-2 and LUMIX DMW-MA1.
Interesting that the weights of the adapters are quite different:
Olympus MMF-2 41g feels like plastic
FOTGA 52g fells like metal
LUMIX DMW-MA1 83g feels like metal
...Wayne
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus <olympus-
> bounces+wayne.harridge=structuregraphs.com@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
> Behalf Of Wayne Harridge
> Sent: Tuesday, 14 February 2023 5:54 PM
> To: 'Olympus Camera Discussion' <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] Seeking advice on entering MFT
>
> ...also keep in mind the Panasonic DMW MA1 adaptor, there is also plenty
of
> info re differences between the MMF versions found via google.
>
> ...Wayne
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: olympus <olympus-
> > bounces+wayne.harridge=structuregraphs.com@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
> > Behalf Of Lawrence Woods
> > Sent: Tuesday, 14 February 2023 3:22 PM
> > To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [OM] Seeking advice on entering MFT
> >
> > I transitioned from an Olympus E-1 SLR to OM-D micro four-thirds
> > around 2014, and never looked back. The electronic viewfinder was so
> > much more pleasant to use and full of useful information. I also
> > jumped from obsolescent 5MP images to 15MB. I got the 12-40mm f2.8
> > lens with the camera. Although I missed the extra range at the long
> > end of the DZ
> > 14-54 lens, I did prefer the newer lens's ergonomics and optical
> > quality, though some of that quality might be credited to image
> > stabilization in the camera.
> >
> > I also got the MMF-3 adapter to use my DZ 70-300mm lens, but
> > eventually replaced it with the M.Zuiko 75-300 lens mainly for size
> > and weight reasons. The M.Zuiko 40-150mm f4-5.6 replaced its Four
> > Thirds equivalent almost immediately, also for size, weight and also
> > ergonomic reasons. The price also made it an easy decision. The
> > 40-150mm f4-5.6 is probably one of the best values in interchangeable
> > lenses for any camera. Its light weight, small size, make it a great
> > lens to throw in the camera bag even when you don't anticipate needing a
> long lens.
> >
> > For years my standard kit included the 12-40mm lens and the 40-150mm
> > f4- 5.6. I would swap in the 70/75-300mm lens if I thought it was
> > better suited for what I would be taking pictures of, such as on a trip
to
> Alaska.
> >
> > Later I got a 12-100mm f4 lens when it became available. I use it as
> > a tourist lens - when I go out for a day of sight-seeing,
> > picture-taking or whatever, I will usually take just camera with just
> > that lens, a couple of spare batteries, and no camera bag. It is a
> > conspicuous lens, so I do feel I look like a tourist when carrying
> > that lens. As other people have mentioned, image stabilization
> > negates any worry you may have over light gathering with an f/4 lens.
> >
> > For more intimate situations like taking people pictures indoors I
> > typically use the shorter zoom. I also use the shorter lens for
> > night-sky photography where the 2.8 aperture and better balance on a
> tripod are useful.
> >
> > On my last trip, an ocean cruise, my camera bag had the 12-40 lens on
> > the camera, plus the 12-100 lens and a 25mm f1.4 Panasonic/Leica for
> > low light situations. I would go on shore excursions with the 12-100
> > on the camera and no bag. On the ship, I would use the 12-40. I
> > almost never used the 25mm.
> >
> > The place I do use the fast 25mm lens is for taking pictures of
> > toddler grandchildren. The fast lens allows faster shutter speeds to
> > better capture constantly moving targets.
> >
> > My suggestion is to initially get the MFT camera you want, and perhaps
> > a general purpose MFT lens like the 12-40 or 12-100. Also get a FT to
> > MFT adapter and initially use your current Four Thirds lenses. Then
> > grow your MFT lens collection over time as you get a feeling for what
> > you need, and what will work better than your FT lenses for you.
> >
> > One difficulty is that OM Systems apparently discontinued their FT to
> > MFT lens adapter called the MMF-3, and it may be hard to find.
> > Olympus previously made earlier adapter versions, called MMF-1 and
> > MMF-2. I do not know what they do less well than the MMF-3. The MMF-3
> > provides full focus, aperture, and lens/body communication.
> >
> > Enjoy your new camera system!
> >
> > ----- Larry Woods
> >
> >
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