Will this lens auto focus on my GH1 &amp; is it optimized for video?
798725
Not a clue what you mean about optimized for video but it should work just fine on the Panasonic.
212784
Wanted to let you all know that I decided on the D7000 and picked one up today. Couldn't be happier. Continuous autofocus during video shooting is useless on it, but I'm learning to manually focus, which is actually more rewarding for me; when shooting at f/1.8 you can get a very cinematic look focusing manually, even when you're chasing around your twin toddlers!
2085160
Yes but you will not get all of the benefits of the new STM lenses if you are looking for autofocus while shooting video.
553158
I haven't tried any video yet, but according to this review, the answer is yes.Scroll down to the "Movie Modes" section for the info:http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_M/This review was written before Canon released the firmware update, so the reviewer's complaints about slow focusing have been addressed.
980985
Not as you might think or hope. It will not autofocus, which is the big problem with older lenses and any newer camera bodies below the D7XXX series. This should be a deal breaker, so just get the new G version of the lens...
62786
I've mainly used it for wildlife. Used it extensively on a safari. Autofocus isn't perfect. But if your target isn't moving manual focus works very well with focus assist on my GH2. I've made very nice pictures at the long end holding the camera, but you'll need to be in good sunlight. Any kind of longer exposure will absolutely need a tripod. But in this price range it is a pretty capable long telephoto lens.
1760076
It does a good job with video, as it's HD, at 720p. However, it doesn't seem to adjust focus well, if you change the telephoto setting while filming. It's better to stop recording, adjust your teldphoto lens to where you want it, then re-focus before recording again. I have not uploaded to YouTube yet, so I can't comment on that, but it should work OK.
1190787
No, it has no autofocus . It is manually focused. But it does do exposure thru the lens with your F-1
2274834
Can't help you out here but I would suspect that the inherent DOF range in kinds of lenses would make it a good choice. You're not auto focusing with video anyway so glass quality and to some extent weight might be your considerations in buying this lens.
797770
According to the Panasonic lens chart for the 14-45 lens, the minimum focus distance is 1 foot or 12 inches. I haven't tested the G1 in the more traditional macro/close-up type approach. I didn't get the impression that the camera likes getting closer than 12".From @2-3', I was able to engage the Extended Zoom (2x) + 4x digital + a Tcon 1.7 teleconverter (1200mm) and got surprisingly good results. I'm not suggesting you do it, but it worked.
966091
No there is no auto focus with this Adaptor. It is all manual. I'm using this on my Panasonic Gh2 camera. The manual focus ring is smooth and easy to use. It's worth the buy. Trust me.
1932392
Thanks for asking😁... Yeah it will work and the picture is very good,but the auto focus is not good at all
1981979
It will work in every way except auto focus this lens does not have a built in motor.
1516119
It sucks but it was worth the wait. Here are links to my first GH2 test video on youtube and Vimeo that has the native 1080p24 MTS 93mb file available for download that looks better on a large HDTV.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI8iL4H-Cckhttp://vimeo.com/17899410My GH2 with 50mm F1.4 Pentax FA lens:http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5267764174_755d8e68bd_b.jpg
554759
The lens does auto-focus on a D610 (and a D7000 as well), working great with either camera.
839583
Can one simply turn off the autofocus and use the manual focus ring while in video mode? I hope so, I just ordered a HS20. Should have it early next week.
2041441
It does fine, but I haven't been to impressed with the autofocus in video with it. Manual focus is too slow for video. I would suggest going with a higher end lens for video.