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RE: [OM] .42x adaptor

Subject: RE: [OM] .42x adaptor
From: "Barry B. Bean" <bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 18:23:40 -0600 (CST)
On Wed, 24 Feb 1999 08:38:21 +1100, Wayne Harridge wrote:

>I have found that it doesn't focus at all on my 50mm f1.8, but
>does on the 50mm f3.5 macro where the "distance" on the macro is ~0.4 m.  I
>have found that it does focus on my 35mm f2.8 Zuiko, 24mm f2.8 Zuiko and
>28mm f2.8 Tokina.  If you really want to use it on the 35-70, you could
>probably try a short extension tube.

I believe that's it - the lens needs close focus. After holding it up
to a couple of other lenses, I discovered that in fact, it focuses
fine on lenses that focus close (including my 50/1.8), but the 35-70
f4 doesn't focus close. 

Thanks!

BBB

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