Thanks for the lead and for your views. I sent a query. What is clear from
the pictures is that the adapter Nathan recommended, although a bit pricey,
is extremely well made. I'm anxious to see what the folks at rainbowimaging
have to say.
Be well,
Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: "C.H.Ling" <ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 2:34 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Olympus OM Series adapters
> I have no probem with ebay adapters, I purchased the same type locally. If
I
> pay that money I would purchase the original Olympus adapter with a little
> more (~$160). I have the original Olympus adapter for OM to 4/3, the steel
> spring locks make a big different from the type you show here, the brass
> lens friction locks will bend with heavy lenses, like the $17 adapter I
> purchased locally but it is ok for what I paid for.
>
> The best third party adapter I got is a Pen FT lens to micro 4/3 adapter,
> same as this one, but I purchased it locally at $45:
>
> ebay item: 220584631617
>
> It has steel springs, will last very long but the total thickness is a bit
> thin (focus well pass infinity) and you may need to flatten the springs a
> little due to very tight for first time use.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nathan Wajsman" <photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
> >I think in adapters, like in much else, you get what you pay for. Over
the
> >years, I have bought various adapters, and the few times I have tried
some
> >of the ebay junk, I have been disappointed every time. Whenever I have
> >bought an adapter from Cameraquest, on the other hand, I have always
> >received a top-notch product that worked as it should. Right now the
> >adapter you are looking for is $125:
> >
> > http://www.cameraquest.com/adp_micro_43_fd.htm
> >
> > Nathan
>
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