LUMIX G-1 Lenses

G1 and any other Micro Four Thirds camera can also take any regular size Four Thirds lens through the use of the DMW-MA1APP adapter (see photo enclosed).

However, most of the functionalities of other 4/3 lenses will not work on G1.

Panasonic is not such a big producer of photo lenses, maybe they are even made by others. Therefore I don't know what is the rationale for creating a new range of lenses which is not compatible, given shorter back focus distance, with other cameras using the same bayonet.

However, some nice combinations are possible...

G1 with Leica 25mm lens 4/3 mount + micro 4/3 adapter

Leica R 100mm f2.8 macro Elmarit on G1 with R to 4/3 adapter and micro 4/3 adapter

Panasonic plan to release at least three more lenses in 2009; a 14-140mm f/4-f.5.6 OIS, a 7-14mm f/4 and a 20mm f/1.7 (see prototype on display at Photokina).

The lenses like all 4/3 lenses have a x2 crop factor - so the 20 is a 40mm slightly lower than a normal lens.

Who said pancake?!