Like to use the lens from a digital SLR on a Micro Four Thirds camera? Our Helproom Expert explains how.
QUESTION I'd like to use a Nikon digital SLR telephoto lens with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Micro Four Thirds camera. Can I simply purchase a lens adaptor? June Spalding
HELPROOM ANSWER Without knowing the specific model of telephoto lens, it's not possible to say with certainty that it will be adaptable to the Micro Four Thirds format. However, the majority of Nikon SLR lenses can be used successfully with a suitable adaptor.
You're unlikely to find comprehensive lists of which lenses work with which adaptors. Your best bet is to approach the manufacturer of the adaptor with your lens specifics or search online forums for someone who has tried the same combo.
Among the Nikon lenses that aren't compatible are the G lenses, which have no aperture ring. The adapted lens will be working in a fully manual mode; the camera won't be able to change the aperture and you'll need to use the ring to adjust it. Other problems may occur if the lens is too deep for the G10's slender body. Note that third-party adaptors are not officially supported by camera makers.
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mi_kef said: Im not sure about the comment about the lens being too deep SLRs have a bigger mirror because they are full frame so I cant see this being a problem The essential points seems to be that you may expect to be working in manual mode as stated but that if the adapter is specified for your specific combination of camera mount and lens mount thenin principle it should work for any lens