Harriso Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Hey there! I just bought a Lumix GX85, and while the body is FANTASTIC the good lenses are a bit out of the price range for a college student. A friend recommended I buy a mount converter and start my collection with older name brand lenses. Specifically hoping for manual lenses (I love the way they feel!), what should I be looking for? are there specific brands that'll give me the best luck/ones I should avoid? Other than KEH are there good websites to buy from? Are there any other general tips you have for someone starting out? Thank you so much! Harriso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBox Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I would start with a Canon FD 28mm f/2.8 and a 50mm f/1.8 or better 1.4. With this two lenses on a Lumix G6 I made this video. You just need a cheap baionette converter such as this on: https://www.amazon.it/Adattatore-Obiettivo-Anello-Olympus-DC156/dp/B009ZCDBP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477249503&sr=8-1&keywords=fd+m43 If you prefer old M42 lenses like Zeiss search for an adapter like this: https://www.amazon.it/micro-adattatore-montaggio-Panasonic-Olympus/dp/B0042SW6YY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1477249503&sr=8-2&keywords=fd+m43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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