Which mirrorless system for legacy lenses

[Griffin]

This time I would like to know what your mirrorless system of choice would be for use as a digital solution for all those old manual lenses you might have or would like to use digitally.

 

[Griffin]

This is probably a no-brainer, but we'll see what comes out.

 

[fireblade]

Olympus EM5

 

[Robin P]

I voted for Samsung simply because that's the system I chose based on affordable pancake lenses, didn't really consider suitability for legacy lens use.
I do get good results with Pentax K mount lenses and see no reason why other adapter/mount choices shouldn't work equally well.
Main problem with the Samsung NX mount is that the flange distance will allow use of LTM via adapter but not M mount.

 

[kshapero]

I have the Fuji X-E2 and the manual focusing is awesome. Much better than the Sony Nex.

 

[kxl]

NEX FF because it IS fullframe... see my post on the native mount lenses

 

[Dralowid]

Nex 5/6 etc...a way of finding out whether you like the idea in practice without breaking the bank.

 

[dmc]

Fuji X-Pro 1, because it's not FF 😉

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[wblynch]

Anything Full Frame. I want to use the lens in its designed format.

Shouldn't the M9 also be on this list?

 

[johannielscom]

The GXR-M.

Nice in color but spectacular in B&W. Small and modular, get several camera's with several specialisms in one body and if something breaks, replacements are relatively cheap.

 

[JRminox]

Full frame NEX, legacy lenses are made for it.

 

[ColSebastianMoran]

NEX 5n for low cost (today), articulating LCD, focus-peaking, and availability of adapters for everything.

My aim for this camera is a great low-light portrait camera. So far, looks good. Trying a 50mm f/1.5 Nokton SC (Nikon RF mount) lens. Shooting at ISO 3200 and f/1.5 with good results. Also Zeiss 50mm f/1.6 Contax/Yashica, Olympus, Nikkor, Minolta lenses. Looking for a lighter, smaller, less obtrusive rig at the dinner table or living room. Will I use this instead of my D300 or D600? Time will tell.

The focus peaking is working very well for me.

 

[Jack Conrad]

The Nex-5n has really been growing on me, but now there's a Nex-6 in the local classifieds for $300, including 2 batteries... hardly used. :bang:

I'd love an A7/r, but I think I'll wait a year or so.

 

[Pablito]

Amusing that the Sony full frame is leading the poll but they are not even available yet so no one has actually tried it!

 

[raid]

I use whatever I happen to have access to.
So far, the EP2 works beautifully with my Zeiss 85/1.4. I have no complaints.
I use the Canon 200/2.8 FD with the EP2 for sport events.

 

[gm13]

The GXR-M.

Nice in color but spectacular in B&W. Small and modular, get several camera's with several specialisms in one body and if something breaks, replacements are relatively cheap.

This, I like the B&W so much I rarely use it for color, though I'm not let down when I do.

 

[segedi]

This, I like the B&W so much I rarely use it for color, though I'm not let down when I do.

I shoot RAW and JPEG and get one of each! I voted GXR, it's the only one truly made for M mount glass. And you can get adapters for others. And my GXR arrives tomorrow! Never should have sold the first kit I had.

 

[bwcolor]

I thought that Leica made a full frame mirrorless camera .. with a rangefinder attached.

 

[Griffin]

Well shoot! I had an other poll going about mirrorless systems and native lenses. And now it has vanished. Anybody seen where it went?

 

[biomed]

I voted for u4/3. I have been using this system for several years and it has served me well. I have been using my M mount and Nikon F mount lenses as much if not more than the native system lenses. The "crop factor" actually works to my advantage by using the sweet spot of the legacy lens. The smaller size and lighter weight has increased my enjoyment of photography. I probably will have a bit of lust for a FF mirrorless camera at some time. I am just fine with what I have now.

Mike