CH,
Thanks for the clarification. Not fully understanding how rangefinder
focusing functions, I was hoping I might be able to by w/ an 85 and guessing
at the framing while still being able to focus. But apparently this was
just good ole wishful thinking.
How about the other lenses 28/35/50? Do you have any experience using zuiko
w/ M-bodies?
Glen
-----Original Message-----
From: C.H.Ling <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: June 1, 1999 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] OM to EOS Adapter
>Glen,
>
>I think you will have problem in focusing on a M4/6 with the Zuiko 85mm,
>since there is no range coupling to the Leica Ms, you have to estimate the
>distance.
>
>C.H.Ling
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Glen Lowry <lowry@xxxxxx>
>To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Date: Tuesday, June 01, 1999 8:21 AM
>Subject: Re: [OM] OM to EOS Adapter
>
>
>>Tomoko,
>>
>>Thanks for the link. Even though I have no idea what the text might be
>>saying, I think I found what I was looking for an Zuiko to Leica M
>>converter. Any idea what the price is?
>>
>>Now that my trusty OM-1n appears to have the shakes (best excuse I can
>>muster), I'm thinking about getting a Leica body (M4/6 probably). It
would
>>be a lot easier to rationalize the considerable expense, if I knew I could
>>use one or two of my Zuikos (21/28/35/85 are the ones I have in mind) to
>>help me through the transition.
>>
>>Has anyone used or is anyone using any of these combos? Any feedback?
>>Glen
>
>
>
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