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03-09-2019, 12:22 PM   #1
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Lenses without aperture rings on LX

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Getting back into photography with an LX, beautiful camera by the way. Is there any way to shoot a lens (like the 100mm Macro WR) wide open on this camera? Is my best bet to get a reversal ring and hold the aperture open by hand?

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Is my best bet to get a reversal ring and hold the aperture open by hand?
Pretty much, yes. IMO it's be better to stick to lenses with an aperture ring, or use an A-series body like the super program.

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Pretty much, yes. IMO it's be better to stick to lenses with an aperture ring, or use an A-series body like the super program.
Thanks! I'll let y'all know how it goes.
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When you reverse it you can use a DA style lens adapter on the "rear" to give continuous aperture control. This may slightly reduce wide open aperture due to lens mount size.

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