The rear lens mounts can be very different from Zuiko to Zuiko, some may be the
same. Of bigger variation are the levers inside the mount which might not
line up.
John
Camtech
David Brown wrote:
> I have a problem with the rear mount of a large Zuiko lens - it sometimes
> does not lock correctly on to my 1.4x extender and I am a little worried
> about them slipping apart and either lens or camera hitting the deck when I
> am moving the combination on a tripod. The lens on its own does lock onto a
> camera and the 1.4x extender locks onto other lenses, it is just this
> combination for some (not obvious to the viewer!) reason. It seems I would
> have a bigger problem if I wanted to replace the front mount of the
> extender.
>
> Is it possible to swap the rear mount of one lens for another?
>
> I have a spare 50mm/f1.8 which has sticky diaphragm which I use for a loupe
> which would be perfect for the job.
>
> Thanks for any useful advice, David
>
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