Thinking of picking up a GH3 but want to use my Pentax glass

LeRolls · 08-28-2013, 11:33 PM

Quite interested in snagging a GH3 body for video but would really like to use my lovely Pentax primes. Do you guys have any specific recommendations as far as which adapter to get? There is a very pricey Voigtlander adapter that runs for about $180 but I haven't seen any reviews on it anywhere. I'd be willing to consider that one if it's really worth it. I know there are much cheaper options out there but I also know that you often get what you pay for so any guidance in this area would be much appreciated.

aurele · 09-04-2013, 06:15 AM

usually, the cheap adapter on evilbay are good. Don't need to spend 180$ for just a piece of plastique with a pair of mount on it. It's basically juste a type of "extension tube"

**jlstrawman** · 09-04-2013, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by LeRolls

Quite interested in snagging a GH3 body for video but would really like to use my lovely Pentax primes. Do you guys have any specific recommendations as far as which adapter to get? There is a very pricey Voigtlander adapter that runs for about $180 but I haven't seen any reviews on it anywhere. I'd be willing to consider that one if it's really worth it. I know there are much cheaper options out there but I also know that you often get what you pay for so any guidance in this area would be much appreciated.

Take a look at this:

Pentax PK K lens to MFT Micro 4/3 Camera adapter - RainbowImaging

I have this adapter, and it works well with my Pentax glass. Build quality is also good.

**jlstrawman** · 09-04-2013, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Take a look at this:

Pentax PK K lens to MFT Micro 4/3 Camera adapter - RainbowImaging

I have this adapter, and it works well with my Pentax glass. Build quality is also good.

Forgot to mention, that I use the adapter on a GH2.

6BQ5 · 09-05-2013, 07:42 AM

Does the GH3 have focus peaking in its Live View screen?

LeRolls · 09-05-2013, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by aurele

usually, the cheap adapter on evilbay are good. Don't need to spend 180$ for just a piece of plastique with a pair of mount on it. It's basically juste a type of "extension tube"

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Take a look at this:

Pentax PK K lens to MFT Micro 4/3 Camera adapter - RainbowImaging

I have this adapter, and it works well with my Pentax glass. Build quality is also good.

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Forgot to mention, that I use the adapter on a GH2.

Thanks guys! Other than the name I wonder why Voigtlander thinks they can charge so much for an adapter?

LeRolls · 09-05-2013, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

Does the GH3 have focus peaking in its Live View screen?

I do not believe so. Supposedly everyone's waiting for that particular feature in a firmware update.

08-28-2013, 11:33 PM	#1
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Thinking of picking up a GH3 but want to use my Pentax glass Quite interested in snagging a GH3 body for video but would really like to use my lovely Pentax primes. Do you guys have any specific recommendations as far as which adapter to get? There is a very pricey Voigtlander adapter that runs for about $180 but I haven't seen any reviews on it anywhere. I'd be willing to consider that one if it's really worth it. I know there are much cheaper options out there but I also know that you often get what you pay for so any guidance in this area would be much appreciated.

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09-04-2013, 06:15 AM	#2
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	usually, the cheap adapter on evilbay are good. Don't need to spend 180$ for just a piece of plastique with a pair of mount on it. It's basically juste a type of "extension tube"

09-04-2013, 02:41 PM	#3
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by LeRolls Quite interested in snagging a GH3 body for video but would really like to use my lovely Pentax primes. Do you guys have any specific recommendations as far as which adapter to get? There is a very pricey Voigtlander adapter that runs for about $180 but I haven't seen any reviews on it anywhere. I'd be willing to consider that one if it's really worth it. I know there are much cheaper options out there but I also know that you often get what you pay for so any guidance in this area would be much appreciated. Take a look at this: Pentax PK K lens to MFT Micro 4/3 Camera adapter - RainbowImaging I have this adapter, and it works well with my Pentax glass. Build quality is also good.

09-04-2013, 02:43 PM	#4
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by jlstrawman Take a look at this: Pentax PK K lens to MFT Micro 4/3 Camera adapter - RainbowImaging I have this adapter, and it works well with my Pentax glass. Build quality is also good. Forgot to mention, that I use the adapter on a GH2.

09-05-2013, 07:42 AM	#5
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Does the GH3 have focus peaking in its Live View screen?

09-05-2013, 03:54 PM	#6
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504 Original Poster	Originally posted by aurele usually, the cheap adapter on evilbay are good. Don't need to spend 180$ for just a piece of plastique with a pair of mount on it. It's basically juste a type of "extension tube" Originally posted by jlstrawman Take a look at this: Pentax PK K lens to MFT Micro 4/3 Camera adapter - RainbowImaging I have this adapter, and it works well with my Pentax glass. Build quality is also good. Originally posted by jlstrawman Forgot to mention, that I use the adapter on a GH2. Thanks guys! Other than the name I wonder why Voigtlander thinks they can charge so much for an adapter?

09-05-2013, 03:57 PM	#7
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504 Original Poster	Originally posted by 6BQ5 Does the GH3 have focus peaking in its Live View screen? I do not believe so. Supposedly everyone's waiting for that particular feature in a firmware update.