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Re: [OM] Lens adapters

Subject: Re: [OM] Lens adapters
From: "Rand E. Tomcala" <rtomcala@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 22:46:06 -0400
Yes Chris,
  My adapter also has a lens element in it.  It seems that many things
are "not possible", but they get done anyway.
Rand E.
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Christopher Biggs wrote:
> 
> Emil Pozar <epozar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> moved upon the face of the 'Net and spake 
> thusly:
> 
> > It is not possible to use any ordinary M42 lenses on OM bodies because
> > of different (too big) flange_to_film distance.
> 
> The difference is only about half a millimetre, so you might just get
> away with it (using hyperfocus instead of infinity focus).  I hear
> that some very low profile adaptors fit *inside* the OM mount, giving
> correct mounting distance for M42.
> 
> My adaptor is about 12mm deep and includes a corrective lens.  I'm
> still curious as to whether Rand's has a lens or not.
> 
> cjb.
> 
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