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Re: [OM] Using adapted manual lenses, was: Kirk Tuck on micro 4/3

Subject: Re: [OM] Using adapted manual lenses, was: Kirk Tuck on micro 4/3
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:34:26 -0500
No, I don't see the problem the makers have.  All of these lenses fit 
all of my OM bodies perfectly.  The maker only need make the mating lens 
flanges to the same specification as OM bodies.  They're probably off by 
0.001-0.002 inches.  A large error for a good machine shop.

Chuck Norcutt

On 1/11/2012 5:24 PM, Moose wrote:
> On 1/11/2012 8:41 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> Yes, I actually own one but haven't been inspired enough yet to try it
>> on other than the 90/2.5 S1 macro where it doesn't fit.  Every OM
>> adapter I've ever bought fits the bodies but, except for the very first
>> one some 4 or 5 years ago, is too tight to allow that lens to fit. ...
>>     I may have to break down and spend more than $20.
>

> You can see the problem the makers have. The same adapter is a good fit for 
> Zuikos, too tight on a Vivitar and too loose
> on a Tokina.
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