On Fri, 11 Sep 1998 23:59:44 -0700, "John Austin"
<j_austin@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Tim Clark wrote:
>
>>I just purchased a very nice used 18mm f/3.5 Zuiko today*, and am worried
>>about that front element bulging out unprotected. I have seen that a
>"49-72
>>step up adapter" is needed if I want a Sky-1A running interference for this
>>sweetheart. Are these available as a one shot deal, or do they have to be
>>built up with progressively bigger adapters?
>
>You can try www.accesscamera.com in Denver, CO. they have the original
>Olympus brand 49-72 adapter for $21.02. It will serve as both a lens hood
>and filter adapter. This is a few bucks more than an off brand, but then you
>wouldn't be committing sacrilege by placing an off brand adapter on such a
>fine and rare lens. If you can afford the 18mm f3.5, a few bucks extra
>shouldn't be a problem. I'm *very* jealous. Congratulations on your new toy!
>
>Regards,
>John Austin
I tried one of the unnamed 49->72 adapters, and fortunately I did so
in the shop because I was afraid that not all adapters would fir into
the narrow filter ring slot on the 18mm Zuiko.
And indeed, no one fitted! They are all too thick. I think the only
one which will fit is the original Olympus stepup ring. So I will have
to buy that one, despite its steep price-tag...
Frank.
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