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Hi guys,

So i've pre-ordered my pocket cam and I've been anxiously waiting for shipment. Only problem is I've been spending 90% of my time on this forum and other websites maniacally consulting blackmagic related news and videos, etc, etc, etc.

I officially can't wait any longer. I absolutely NEED to hold a Blackmagic camera in my hands.

So I've decided to buy the BMCC Micro four thirds and play around around with it until I get the Pocket -- maybe, one day, when it starts really shipping.

But now this means I need to buy lenses that will work on my BMCC and BMPCC, and I've come here for suggestions.

Now the BMCC M4T is passive, so all the Olympus and Lumix lenses won't work. But what will.

Please post suggestions of good lenses that will work on my BMCC and BMPCC.

Appreciate any time and effort put into replying to my post. Some of you might have noticed, I'm kind of new to all this.

Thanks for your help!

Any of the SLR Magic or Rokinon Cine Lenses would be great on a budget.

So many directions you can go. I decided to start with Nikon manual lenses for the BMCC MFT I received in July. I attach these lenses to my BMCC with an inexpensive Nikon to MFT adapter. I also have SLR Magic 12mm/T1.6 which is nice. My (used) Nikon prime lenses range from 24mm to 300mm, each costing from $40 to $185. I've also also picked up some very inexpensive Nikon-mount zooms.

My son received his BMPCC yesterday and has been testing with our manual lenses. Tonight we took pictures of the moon with the 300mm Nikon on the BMPCC. (Told my son we need to now look for a 500mm or longer. It's addictive.) All of our manual lenses will work on both cameras.

This weekend we are renting MFT lens(es) with stabilization, something we don't yet have. We'll need stabilization for the BMPCC since we see using that camera more in handheld situations.

This is just the direction I've headed so far. There is a local lens show later this month, and I'm saving my pennies. We'll take both cameras along to see which C-mount and other mount lenses perform on both of these cameras. I'm sure we'll end up with most of our lenses being shared, and with some that will only work on BMPCC.

Fair Warning: Don't expect your time on the forums to diminish once the cameras are in your hands...

Hey Mark,

What adaptor are you using?

Should I just buy the speedbooster?

Here's one adaptor that would work... that pretty much it? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/6 ... Nikon.html

Max Normandin wrote:What adaptor are you using?

I don't know enough yet about what makes an adapter good or not, so I actually have four. I started with a Kiwi for about $30, after seeing Frank's recommendation. In my case, the fit was way too tight on the BMCC, so I panicked and over-reacted, resulting in me picking up two more: a Fotodiox and a Rainbow Imaging Nikon F to MFT adapter (with expedited shipping, no less). Each was less than $30, and both ended up fitting the BMCC nicely. I then learned about Nikon G to MFT adapters, and picked one up (again, less than $30) to go with a used Nikon G 18-55mm zoom I picked up. I then discovered that the G adapter also gives me a smooth iris adjustment on the manual lenses whose aperture I was not able to easily de-click. I don't recall the brand, but the aperture is too loose, allowing the G lens aperture to creep.

Here's an interesting observation: the 'snugness' of the mount on BMCC MFT and BMPCC are not identical in my case. That Kiwi adapter that was too tight for the BMCC is just right for BMPCC. The other adapters (that were a nice fit on BMCC) are a little loose on BMPCC. Hmmm....

Max Normandin wrote:Should I just buy the speedbooster?

It's on my 'to-acquire' list, but I do not have one yet. I'm very excited about what the Speed Booster promises.

Max Normandin wrote:Here's one adaptor that would work... that pretty much it? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/6 ... Nikon.html

I don't know enough to advise. I'm eager to learn from others on this.

Max Normandin wrote:Please post suggestions of good lenses that will work on my BMCC and BMPCC.

Even though there are great MFT lenses (Voigtlander, SLR), my suggestion is to buy Nikon Lenses. You have some good Nikon to MFT adapters avail in the market. Usually your lenses will outlive your camera. If you buy MFT lenses now, you will be forced to buy another MFT camera or sell your lenses when it is time to buy a new camera.

Max Normandin wrote:Should I just buy the speedbooster?

I have a BMCC + Nikon to MFT Speedbooster + Tokina 11-16mm. Initial tests are satisfactory. I would suggest that you make a decision on the lens choice first. If you plan to go Nikon then buy simple Nikon to MFT adapters. Invest in Speedbooster (USD 429) once you see enough test footage and listen to the opinions of people who bought it. I will remember to send you note once my testing is done with my setup

Max Normandin wrote:Hey Mark,

What adaptor are you using?

Should I just buy the speedbooster?

Here's one adaptor that would work... that pretty much it? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/6 ... Nikon.html

Max, I hear you are not known for being a patient purchaser, so you may ignore my post, but the Metabones Speed Booster for EF/MFT will be an electronically active adapter that could be for you on the future BMPCC you are (not so patiently) awaiting!

Rick Lang
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I really don't understand people sometimes. Unless you need a particular cam immediately, why order what you did not want in the first place?
You are like an electronics marketer's wet dream. To each their own.

I have found that the most expensive adapters sometimes bring little to the table. I cannot speak for the speedbooster, but higher priced won't give you much unless you need ap control. If the fit is not great, I recommend using a ptouch label maker and placing a few very small pieces of a label on the contact surface of the adapter. It provides a very snug fit, it the adapter is a little loose. Sometimes workmanship has little to do with it. I noticed some slight wiggle with my Voigtlander 25 on my BMCCMFT yesterday.

Thanks for the info...

Mark de Jeu wrote:Here's an interesting observation: the 'snugness' of the mount on BMCC MFT and BMPCC are not identical in my case. That Kiwi adapter that was too tight for the BMCC is just right for BMPCC. The other adapters (that were a nice fit on BMCC) are a little loose on BMPCC. Hmmm....

That is interesting! Thanks for the info! I own the BMCC MFT and hope to get the BMPCC sometime and wondered about this...

We just picked up a Fotodiox Pro MFT to EF adaptor [ EOS (A) - M4/3 ]. The Canon EF lens fits well onto adaptor but the adaptor is very snug on the BMCC MFT only turning about .5cm.
Any suggestions?

davidewoodley wrote:We just picked up a Fotodiox Pro MFT to EF adaptor [ EOS (A) - M4/3 ]. The Canon EF lens fits well onto adaptor but the adaptor is very snug on the BMCC MFT only turning about .5cm.
Any suggestions?

I had the same problem, I returned it and purchased the EzFoto Pro Canon EOS EF to M43 adapter. It mounts on the camera fine.