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Subject: [OM] OM lenses
From: "Matthew Granger" <matthewcharlesgranger@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:04:56 +1100
Thanks Rand E.

I heard that there were some odd OM lens that were actually screw in. How
can I find out if the one I have described below is the normal OM push and
twist mount, or something else?


On 09/11/2007, Rand E <rtomcala@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
> Welcome Matthew,
>   The usage of OM lens on the E-thingies is really welcome.  The fast
> tele's are great.  Like that 200mm f4 OM lens will give you a 400mm f4
> tele on your E-500.   But, the OM wides turn into "normal" focal
> lengths.  i.e., the om 24mm lens is now about the same as a 48mm lens
> would be on the OM body.  In other words, "You win some, and you lose
> some".
> Rand E.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Matthew Granger wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > This is my first post. I have an OM body with a variety of lenses, and
> an
> > E500 with an adapter ring so I can use the OM lenses.
> >
> > I am still building up my kit, and am looking at buying an om system
> 200mm
> > f:4 lens online. As the picture they have shown is a bit odd, I cannot
> see
> > the mount. Can anyone advise whether it possible this is screw/bayonet
> > (basically anything other than the 'normal' OM mount?) I would have to
> get
> > it to find it won't fit.
> >
> > Also, any suggestions on a good wide angle lens that is affordable to
> use on
> > my E500 - I was thinking a 24mm.
>
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