Is it possible to use K mount lenses with a 4/3 body?

emr · 05-02-2009, 02:37 AM

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Some new and upcoming "four turds" cameras are pretty exiting - like Lumix GH-1 with 1080p24 video. I wonder if it is possible to use K mount lenses on those bodies? A brief googling didn't give me the answer. If there are suitable adapters, do they enable AF?

Wheatfield · 05-02-2009, 05:23 AM

I loaned several K mount lenses to a friend of mine for use on his new G1, so it's definitely possible via adaptors.
You won't get AF (or any automatic functions), and I didn't like the EVF on the thing, but that's personal taste.

emr · 05-02-2009, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

You won't get AF (or any automatic functions), and I didn't like the EVF on the thing, but that's personal taste.

OK, thanks. I just realized GH-1 (and G1) are actually micro 4/3, but I suppose that makes no major difference.

ivoire · 05-05-2009, 08:25 AM

You can get an Olympus adapter here:

AF confirm Pentax PK adapter 4 Olympus E-520 E420 E1 E3 - eBay (item 110315370121 end time May-19-09 18:33:09 PDT)

05-02-2009, 02:37 AM	#1
emr Guest	Is it possible to use K mount lenses with a 4/3 body? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Some new and upcoming "four turds" cameras are pretty exiting - like Lumix GH-1 with 1080p24 video. I wonder if it is possible to use K mount lenses on those bodies? A brief googling didn't give me the answer. If there are suitable adapters, do they enable AF?

05-02-2009, 05:35 AM	#3
emr Guest	Originally posted by Wheatfield You won't get AF (or any automatic functions), and I didn't like the EVF on the thing, but that's personal taste. OK, thanks. I just realized GH-1 (and G1) are actually micro 4/3, but I suppose that makes no major difference. Last edited by emr; 05-05-2009 at 11:02 AM.

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05-02-2009, 05:23 AM	#2
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	I loaned several K mount lenses to a friend of mine for use on his new G1, so it's definitely possible via adaptors. You won't get AF (or any automatic functions), and I didn't like the EVF on the thing, but that's personal taste.

05-05-2009, 08:25 AM	#4
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	You can get an Olympus adapter here: AF confirm Pentax PK adapter 4 Olympus E-520 E420 E1 E3 - eBay (item 110315370121 end time May-19-09 18:33:09 PDT)