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Re: [OM] Auto extension tubes for Sony

Subject: Re: [OM] Auto extension tubes for Sony
From: Jan Steinman <jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2019 08:45:57 -0800
> From: usher99@xxxxxxx <mailto:usher99@xxxxxxx>

> I don't think there are any native Sonnie versions.  Seems odd... I have only 
> used my OM ext tubes on Sony.  

And of course, the OM tubes lose their “auto-ness” on the Sony.

It does seem odd, but neither has Olympus done any extension tubes since the 
EX-25 on 4/3rds. Perhaps manufacturers these days see extension tubes as 
competition to selling more lenses.

The nice thing about the OM tubes is that they were thinner than the standard, 
third-party tubes. I especially enjoyed putting the 7mm tube on wide lenses to 
see what would happen.

I don’t have a Sony, but I find the third-party auto tubes for Micro Four 
Thirds to be adequate - and cheap! I have an extra set that I intend to cut in 
half and mount either end on the Olympus Telescoping Extension Tube, and 
connect the two bits with a coily cable - I found a coily HDMI cable with 
enough wires to connect all nine(?) contacts.

But that sits in my over-flowing "project bin,” staring at me accusingly, while 
things like broken tractors and mowers get all my attention. :-(

Jan

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