Just wanted to start a thread for the Panasonic G3.

Panasonic G3 w/Helios 44M 58mm F2 @F4.0 1/200
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Hi Simonz,

Wich adapter do you own ? I have an Helios 44M 58 too from a Zenit camera and I would like to try if I buy a GF3. And what do you think of the result (sharpness, bokeh) and the method to focus ?

Regards

Enjoying the lens I see...awesome

I have the RainbowImaging M42 Adapter, which works great and not expensive. This lens is wonderfully sharp and its weight helps me keep steady. Haven't tested the bokeh yet. I prefer an EVF when using MF lenses as focusing becomes more critical the longer the lens.

Panasonic G3 / Helios 44M @f4.0/ Aperture 3.1

Thanks for the beautiful picture Simonz and the M42 Adapter info. No way to buy one outside US from RainbowImaging, Amazon or eBay. I'll watch for others adapters.

Great shot!! My wife has one of those plants. It's some sort of banana that isn't edible.

a dozen random shots for anyone interested in the untouched JPG output :) all shots with the 20/1.7 pancake, exif left intact. full-size shots uploaded
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had a bit of fun with #10 and silver efex pro :)

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