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Subject: Re: [OM] OM to EOS adapters
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:32:31 -0400
My recommendation also is to buy on ebay from Big_IS who is the seller 
of item 400331370121.
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/400331370121?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sadis%3D200%26_ipg%3D50%26LH_SALE_CURRENCY%3D0%26_sacat%3D0%26_samihi%3D%26_samilow%3D%26_fpos%3D%26_ftrt%3D901%26_udhi%3D%26_oexkw%3D%26_sabdhi%3D%26_udlo%3D%26_ftrv%3D1%26_sabdlo%3D%26_adv%3D1%26_sop%3D12%26_dmd%3D1%26_okw%3D%26_fsct%3D%26_nkw%3D400331370121%26_rdc%3D1>

I have either 4 or 5 adapters (I can't recall exactly).  All of them fit 
very well to my Canon 5D.  Every single one of them also makes a proper 
fit on all of my OM Zuiko lenses.  However, I have 3 non-Zuiko OM mount 
lenses (Viv S1 90/2.5 macro and 1:1 adapter, Soligor CD 35-70 and 
another I can't recall) that fit only the first adapter I ever bought (6 
years ago when ebay adapters were $100) and the last adapter I bought 
(the Big_IS adapter above).

To be sure, the Big_IS adapter still fits those same 3 recalcitrant 
lenses quite snugly but it does fit.  It also provides a good, 
programmable autofocus confirmation chip.  None of these things are 
stainless steel like the high quality adapters but, they are chrome 
plated brass instead of aluminum (like some) and, at USD 14, (3 less 
than I paid a year ago) they represent excellent value.  Buy one and try 
it out.  Then, if you like it and it fits all your lenses buy several 
more so you have one for every lens you intend to use on the Canon.  Get 
some more Canon rear lens caps (also cheap on ebay) and leave the 
adapters on the lens so there is minimal wear on those brass surfaces.

If you finally decide you'd like the high priced spread (about USD 175 
without focus confirmation) just throw the cheap ones away.  You'll not 
have wasted much in between.

Chuck Norcutt



On 10/24/2012 10:34 AM, Frank Wijsmuller wrote:
> I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of these (eB*y item: 400331370121). If
> you're not satisfied, you can buy a more expensive one without regret.
>
> The EMF chips are highly customizable, including micro af adjust (which
> *is* handy on a Mk 1).
>
> I use that combo too, and like it.
>
> Best, Frank.
>
>
>
> 2012/10/24 Ian Nichols
>
>> A friend is selling his lightly used EOS5D (MK1) body, and I'm quite
>> tempted (er, that means I seem to have agreed to buy it).  What's the
>> recommended adapter for my old Zuikos and OM-adapted Tamrons?
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