Starting from firmware V1.7, autofocus is enabled on Panasonic camera bodies, subject to certain limitations (see table below for details). We are pleased to report that Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera bodies are capable of autofocusing fast (large maximum aperture) lenses accurately.
Autofocus with an Optimum Balance of Accuracy, Speed, Consistency and Reliability
Starting from firmware V1.7, autofocus is enabled on Panasonic camera bodies, subject to certain limitations (see table below for details). We are pleased to report that Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera bodies are capable of autofocusing fast (large maximum aperture) lenses accurately. Although our first and foremost priority is accuracy, we are able to make great strides in autofocus speed as well, which is significantly faster than a DSLR Four Thirds lens on a Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera (with adapter), or our E-mount offerings on Sony cameras prior to Alpha 7R II.
Manual Focus Lens Compatibility
Some improperly-made M42 screw mount adapters may short the electronic contacts of the Smart Adapter and cause damage to the Smart Adapter and/or camera body.
Focus confirmation 'chips' such as Dandelion are incompatible.
Many manual focus lenses (e.g. OM 28/2.8, OM 50/1.8, Leica R 15/3.5) have rear protrusions (spikes, levers, other appendages) which would damage the housing of Smart Adapter. They need to be modified before they can be safely used on Smart Adapter. Check and make sure there are no rear protrusions from the adapter/lens combination before using on Smart Adapter. Scratches and damages caused by rear protrusions on Smart Adapter are not covered by warranty.
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Autofocus Lens Compatibility List | |
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Accurate: | Canon EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Canon EF20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM Canon EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 Canon EF40mm f/2.8 STM Canon EF50mm f/1.2L USM Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Canon EF85mm f/1.2L II USM Canon EF100mm f/2.8 USM macro Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC Art Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC HSM Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD A007 Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD A009 Tokina AT-X PRO 11-16mm f/2.8 DXII |
Accurate only on newer cameras such as Panasonic G7: | Canon EF70-200mm f/4L USM Canon EF135mm f/2L USM Canon EF200mm f/2.8L II USM |
Inaccurate: | Canon EF50mm f/1.8 II Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX HSM |
Manual focus only: | Contax N lenses modified by Conurus Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 VC B005 Zeiss ZE lenses |
List of manual focus lenses which REQUIRE MODIFICATION to be used on Smart Adapter | |
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Leica R: | Super-Elmar-R 15mm Elmarit R 28/2.8 Elmarit R 35/2.8 Summicron R 50/2 |
Nikon F: | 20/2.8 AI-S |
Olympus OM: | OM 18/3.5 OM 21/2 OM 21/3.5 OM 28/2.8 OM 50/1.8 |
Pentax K: | Every Pentax K-mount lens has a protruding fin and an aperture lever. It does NOT fit. |