newfoundmass Posted Monday at 04:16 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 04:16 PM I am not suggesting they do it because it'd kill M43 dead and it'd mean starting from scratch, but they could in theory release 4/3 sensor cameras and lenses that would cover them for L-Mount. Again, not suggesting it, but I also can't say that I wouldn't be intrigued. I miss the small M43 lenses, but it's a really hard sell to re-invest in M43 and have two different systems. I too also always thought it was weird that they didn't have a M43 crop mode on their full frame lenses. Not that I would use it a ton, but there are times when I would (that extra reach would be wonderful) and there really isn't a reason NOT to include it. ArashM and Davide DB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSMW Posted Monday at 05:12 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:12 PM Actually, that is not a bad idea, - having the M4/3 crop on the FF sensor and better still if M4/3 lenses could be mounted with an adapter. The G9II and S5II already share the same chassis and OK, some bemoan the size over some of the previous smaller bodies, but actually with some of the bigger M4/3 lenses, they would pair up very well. And if we started with something like a 61MP sensor, plenty of size to crop into for what would be what, something somewhere around 20MP I guess (based on knowing that APSC is 26MP). I body, many lenses, so many different use cases... ArashM and MurtlandPhoto 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcio Kabke Pinheiro Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago On 1/18/2025 at 3:51 PM, Marcio Kabke Pinheiro said: And L mount needs cheap and SMALL lenses. In a word - bring Viltrox to L-Mount. Panasonic releasing a 26mm f/8 manual lens with the S9 for $199 and Viltrox releasing a 28mm f/4.5 SMALLER and WITH AF for $99 was one of the most shameless moments of the year. I guess Viltrox is follwing this thread... (just kidding) https://www.l-rumors.com/viltrox-is-officially-negotiating-with-leica-for-the-l-mount-licensing/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninpo33 Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago 9 hours ago, Marcio Kabke Pinheiro said: I guess Viltrox is follwing this thread... (just kidding) https://www.l-rumors.com/viltrox-is-officially-negotiating-with-leica-for-the-l-mount-licensing/ Looks like its happening soon... https://petapixel.com/2025/01/21/viltrox-negotiating-to-join-growing-l-mount-alliance/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSMW Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago If it happens, I hope they release an entire set of lenses and not drip drip drip lenses because I personally don’t like mix & match sets of lenses if I can at all avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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