Archive 2010 · is OM the same as M42?

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p.1 #1 · is OM the same as M42?

if i have an OM to 4/3 adaptor will it accept M42 mount zeiss glass?

Mar 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM

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p.1 #2 · is OM the same as M42?

No, OM and M42 are different mounts. You need a M42 to 4/3 adapter.

Mar 18, 2010 at 12:36 PM

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p.1 #3 · is OM the same as M42?

thank you. and follow up, for the nikon D3 is there a preferred M42-nikon adaptor? oh and what about an OM to nikon adaptor? are there things to watch out for when purchasing these for the nikon?

Mar 18, 2010 at 12:58 PM

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p.1 #4 · is OM the same as M42?

M42 is a threaded mount that screws to the body. just about anything else is Bayonet type twist and lock mount.

Mar 18, 2010 at 01:13 PM

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p.1 #5 · is OM the same as M42?

drdrew wrote:
thank you. and follow up, for the nikon D3 is there a preferred M42-nikon adaptor? oh and what about an OM to nikon adaptor? are there things to watch out for when purchasing these for the nikon?

I don't think OM or M42 adapters exist for the Nikon F mount, at least not ones that will focus to infinity. The Nikon mount is further from the sensor than OM or M42 and as such there's no room for an adapter between the lens and the body. Leica R may be possible for Nikon (I haven't seen one) but generally Leica R >Nikon is best when the lens mount is swapped (ie www.leitax.com).

Mar 18, 2010 at 01:44 PM


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