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Re: [OM] E-1 adapter question

Subject: Re: [OM] E-1 adapter question
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:04:37 -0700
On 4/4/2012 7:50 AM, Rick Beckrich wrote:
> I'd love to compare the results of some of my LTM rangefinder lenses using my 
> E-1.

As Jim says, the the distance from lens mount to film/sensor for LTM is 28.8 mm 
and for 4/3 it is 38.58. So a LTM lens 
would have to be sunk 10 mm into a 4/3 body to focus to infinity. There are 
physical adapters available for under $10 to 
connect the lenses to your body, but they will only focus at macro distances.

>   Instant answers, right?

Yes (assuming you could mount them), if all you want to know is how they work 
with an E-1. As to larger comparative 
questions between lenses, not so much. You would only be comparing the central 
portions of the lens coverage. And only 
with a 5 MP sensor, which won't challenge the resolving power of most (all?) 
Leica lenses.

Wet Blanket Moose

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