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I have to say I've contacted Metabones on two occasions and have still yet to receive a response for them. Not very encouraging, really. Conversely I've contacted both Mitakon (Zhongyi) and RJ Camera that make cheaper alternatives and both replied promptly and courteously...

The more I see/hear about the 1D C, the more intrigued I am by it. It certainly has drawbacks but the images it's capable of are really something. I'd love to shoot my next short on it with all my Leitax-modded EF Contax Zeiss glass :) Shame the UK price cut still leaves it so much more expensive than in Hong Kong, US etc

I can't offer any advice here but I hope you get it sorted. What was it that made you opt for Contax G lenses rather than the C/Y mount SLR lenses, btw?

​Have your plans changed regarding the Speed Booster? If so, I'll go ahead and list it on ebay.

​I'm about to list a Novoflex C/Y > M4/3 adapter on ebay. Of all the adapters I've seen (including Metabones) Novoflex are the best: it fits both camera and lens perfectly. If you're looking to get Contax Zeiss glass for your GH2, you'll do no better!

I'm about to sell my Speedbooster for Contax/Yashica Mount > M43 so if you're interested in going the Contax Zeiss glass route and would be interested, let me know

I like Atomos products but I can't help but feel they've dropped the ball with the Shogun.

I have to say I agree. For a comparison to be valid it has to be fair: comparing a used 1D C to a new GH4/NX1/A7S isn't. That said whilst I'm no Canon fan, the 1D C intrigues me greatly...

​Agreed and why I decided to build a set. I currently have the 21, 28 (2.8), 35 (2.8), 50 (1.4), 28-85 Zoom and am awaiting the arrival of the 85 (1.4). I'm looking forward to shooting my next film with them

​Yeah I know: I lied because I didn't want to be too confrontational and start a sub-argument

WikiFact: 89.6% of web forum posts result in arguments.

@nahua & @Rudolf quite surprised to hear your comments re the C/Y mount Zeiss lenses as I've only ever heard glowing comments about them. Indeed, there's a 259 page (and growing) thread all about them on the Red User's forum in which there's nothing but love for them. Still, it's all personal preference at the end of the day!

​I dare say that's certainly a lot cheaper! Are the C/Y-EF adapters really solid though?

Great thread and fascinating to hear all the opinions, insights etc. Andrew/Andy - I'm currently building myself a set of C/Y Zeiss and to date have the 21mm, 28 (2.8), 35 (2.8), 50 (1.4) and the 28-85mm zoom. I may get the the 85mm (1.4) then I think I'm probably done. I currently have a GH2 and have a Metabones C/Y-M4/3 Speedbooster but want to use the lenses with other cameras (i.e. an A7S in future). I'm considering getting them modded to Canon EF mount: not so much because I'm planning to buy a Canon camera, but more because C/Y is a dead mount now (unless Kyocera resurrect it!) and EF mount would allow them to be mounted natively on a number of cameras, plus adapted to others. Good move, or no? I think I read somewhere that Leitax-modded Contax Zeiss lenses aren't compatible with Speedboosters: is this true?

As with almost anything, you'll find numerous differing opinions out there. In truth, much of it depends on your intended usage since the SLR Magic is fully manual, whilst the Olympus offers all the automatic features you'd expect on a modern lens. Seb Farges made a brief comparison video a little while ago, if you want to see them in action together:

Any chance of a discount on the GH2 guide, Andrew? What with it being an old camera n' all... :)

Does this mean the shooter's guide to the GH2 is now available at a discount? :D

Good thread with some interesting information. Thanks to all posters :)