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Hi Clem,

I can only speak on the Olympus E-system with Zeiss lenses. I have to say the Chinese adaptor is not brilliant - its machining leaves a lot to be desired and will certainly mark the lens mounts. I use the CameraQuest mount with complete confidence. There is also an excellent Japanese version which you can find on ebay and I've just ordered one as it's reckoned to be the best.

Certainly the Cameraquest mount is perfectly capable of supporting the 180 (is yours the early or late (lighter) version?). I have put the even heavier original version of the 300 f4 with the Mutar II on it with no problems. The only difficulty has been with my 85 f1.2's which can not stop down. It can take their weight though.

The E-500 has been reviewed favourably, since when firmware upgrades via the Olympus website have further enhanced performance. I do not have the E-500 and so can't speak to the strength of the mount in comparison with the more robustly engineered E-1.

I am sure other members of the Forum will have alternative views - all will be worth consideration. Whatever you choose, have fun and be grateful you can continue to enjoy some of the world's best lenses.

Cheers,
Graham
 
Hi Clem,

the E1 is advertised in the UK's Amateur Photographer at £499 including 14-45 Zuiko and other items from www.digitalDepot.co.uk

The E500 is advertised by www.warehouseexpress.com at £549 including the lens and a 1GB CF card.

The E1 looks something of a bargain albeit not being the latest technology and there will no doubt be an E2 along soon but at what price one doesn't know.

I have no personal experience of the E system yet but it is an appealing concept which others rate highly.

Several members of Contax info seem to use CZ lenses with an adapter on Canon bodies with good results but no automation. There is no dust filter on the Canon but the 5D is full frame and would give no crop factor with your lenses. The 5D is much more expensive than the Olympus though. It is advertised in AP - again by www.warehouseexpress.com - at £1599 after £200 cash back from Canon. Other companies also advertise it of course. I simply picked warehouseexpress from the adverts pages. The 5D gets very good reviews.

Hope that helps,
John
 
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