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RE: [OM] .42x adaptor

Subject: RE: [OM] .42x adaptor
From: Wayne Harridge <Wayne.Harridge@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 08:38:21 +1100
G'day Barry,

you wrote:

> 
> I recently picked up a .42x  fisheye adaptor (Pro Optic, from
> Adorama), figuring that would be a cheap way to throw in the
> occasional fisheye novelty shot. While I like the fisheye
> prespective, I am unable to focus with it mounted on my S Zuiko 35-70
> F4. Is this just an artifact of using a fisheye, or did I pick up a
> lemon?

I picked up one of these devices a few months ago (but mines basically
unbranded).  I have found that it doesn't focus at all on my 50mm f1.8, but
does on the 50mm f3.5 macro where the "distance" on the macro is ~0.4 m.  I
have found that it does focus on my 35mm f2.8 Zuiko, 24mm f2.8 Zuiko and
28mm f2.8 Tokina.  If you really want to use it on the 35-70, you could
probably try a short extension tube.

The one I have is not exactly sharp when it is focussed and I can't really
see myself using it much because of this.  Hope yours is better quality.

Wayne Harridge
Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Louvre/6152/ 

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