Comments on: Kipon EOS to m43 adapter with built-in aperture ring review (Sankei.jp)

By: tom

tom — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:42:17 +0000

I just purchased one of these. I put it on my Tokina 300 f2.8 with EOS mount. It has just snowed so I focused on an area of consistant brightness in my yard. In M mode I then used the internal meeter on an Olympus OM-D. I took shots at each “apature” setting. It did not change the exposure values on the internal meeter. The Shutter Speed did not change and the EV meter stayed the same, CENTERED. At large apature numbers significant light fall off at the edges was seen.

From my point of view this is a useless thing.

By: Chip

Chip — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:04:23 +0000

I purchased this adapter to use with my Canon lenses and my Panasonic AF100 video camera. All I get is a black screen when I use the two together on this camera. Very disappointed. Suggestions?

By: witono

witono — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:32:48 +0000

I was inspired by the concept but I find it too expensive, so I made one.

Kipon didn’t say that it will cause serious vignetting on certain lens. Check out my video on the DIY and sample pictures.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV3oMyyErvM

By: Thyl

Thyl — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 06:45:56 +0000

What we really need are adapters that electronically interface between lens and camera, and can control aperture (and focus) of the lens directly.

By: marsupial2go

marsupial2go — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:44:25 +0000

I think this adapter can be used creatively, but not professionally. It’s a good attempt to lure Canon owners to M43, but for those who don’t have EOS lenses, maybe it’s best to avoid EOS. I have the standard cheapo EOS adapter, but sold my sole EOS lens because I hated shooting wide open all the time. I keep the EOS adapter just in case I collaborate with Canon shooters. At least I can mount their lenses.

There will be many M43 options as third-party makers jump in. There’s no need for EOS.