Contax G lenses for E3??

[Theofrancis]

Hi,
Can someone advise me on this??
I have a Contax G2 with 21mm lenses, can I use the lenses on my Olympus E3?? Who do I go about to convert the mounting?? TQ :dunno:

Theo

 

[daredevil123]

Hi,
Can someone advise me on this??
I have a Contax G2 with 21mm lenses, can I use the lenses on my Olympus E3?? Who do I go about to convert the mounting?? TQ :dunno:

Theo

Contax G are rangefinders no?

Contax G lens can be used on m4/3 mount if you find the adapter. Not available in singapore. You need to order from overseas. Look for Contax G to m4/3 adapter.

E3 is 4/3 mount, not m4/3. You are out of luck bro.

 

[Theofrancis]

Thanks Daredevil 123,
Contax G2 is rangefinder.
What is the different between 4/3 mount and m 4/3?
Please enlighten. Bought this E3 in early 09 after recommanded by a member from the tour group and have not use it ( too heavy to carry during trips - regret :-( )

 

[daredevil123]

Thanks Daredevil 123,
Contax G2 is rangefinder.
What is the different between 4/3 mount and m 4/3?
Please enlighten. Bought this E3 in early 09 after recommanded by a member from the tour group and have not use it ( too heavy to carry during trips - regret :-( )

Ya. My dad has the Contax G1. with 2 lenses I think. 45/2 and 90/2.8

Micro Four Thirds shares the image sensor size and specification with the established Four Thirds system, designed for digital single-lens reflex cameras. Unlike Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds does not provide space for a mirror and a pentaprism, allowing smaller bodies to be designed (including a smaller lens mount, incompatible with Four Thirds lens mount).
quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_Four_Thirds_system

m4/3 is a smaller mount than the 4/3 mount. E3 is a 4/3 mount. I have seen 4/3 to m4/3 adapter. But never seen any adapter the over way round.

 

[daredevil123]

BTW, this is the contax G lens to m4/3 mount adapter. Scroll down to the pictures to see how it works.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Contax-G-lens-adapter-Olympus-E-P2-E-PL1-/290464169725?pt=Lens_Accessories#ht_2287wt_911

 

[Theofrancis]

May be I should trade my E3 with someone M4/3 camera. Ha ha ha:bsmilie::bsmilie: Any body keen???:think::think:

 

[daredevil123]

May be I should trade my E3 with someone M4/3 camera. Ha ha ha:bsmilie::bsmilie: Any body keen???:think::think:

Why don't you try a WTT (Want to trade) thread in BnS section?

 

[Theofrancis]

K, thx a lot.:thumbsup: