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Re: [OM] Lens Converter Question

Subject: Re: [OM] Lens Converter Question
From: WKato@xxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 02:09:36 EDT
In a message dated 99-06-19 22:50:37 EDT, you, Jeffrey, write:

> They [Cambridge]
>  list it as a Pentax to OIympus lens converter for $49.95. do these really
>  work? More importantly do they work well and if so it is something that
>  most camera stores sell. 

The problem with these conferters is that the distance from the lens mount to 
film plane is longer with Olympus than most other 35mm camera (called the 
register distance).  Therefore they have to add optical elements (negative 
diopters) to increase this distance optically.  As a result there are optical 
compromises. Not many camera stores sell these converters.

And then again there is the Cambridge problem.

Warren

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