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p.1 #1 · OM for Nikon

Pardon me if this has been mentioned in this forum already, but I didn't think I had seen it yet. Looks like Leitax now has mount replacements for Olympus OM lenses to Nikon mount. Even infinity focus, which I didn't think was possible, although admittedly I've never used or handled an OM lens, I just assumed it wasn't possible without major surgery. Looks like we're almost at the point where the alt guys can use most of their lenses with either a Nikon or Canon (or maybe even Sony) system. Fun times.

Nov 05, 2009 at 08:43 PM

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p.1 #2 · OM for Nikon

Just looked over the conversion, it's pretty major. The entire back portion of the lens mount is replaced, which makes sense. Seems a little more fiddly since a spring has to be added, but appears entirely do-able.

Nov 05, 2009 at 08:46 PM

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p.1 #3 · OM for Nikon

Interesting, thanks for sharing.
The conversion really doesn't look bad. The 50/1.2 doesn't even require a spring, just a little plastic spacer. There are no instructions for the 100/2, time to send them an email...

Nov 05, 2009 at 08:59 PM

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p.1 #4 · OM for Nikon

I guess I should order a couple of 50/1.2s before they hike up in price..

And maybe a 100/2...

Nov 05, 2009 at 09:12 PM

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p.1 #5 · OM for Nikon

Valorin wrote:
Just looked over the conversion, it's pretty major. The entire back portion of the lens mount is replaced, which makes sense. Seems a little more fiddly since a spring has to be added, but appears entirely do-able.
OM lenses are very easy to remove the mount. I've done it 10+ times. I wish I knew this before I sold my entire Zuiko lens colection. 40/2 and 21/2 on the D700 would have been amazing.

Nov 05, 2009 at 10:06 PM

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ulrikft2 wrote:
I guess I should order a couple of 50/1.2s before they hike up in price..

And maybe a 100/2...

I loooove my OM 100/2... If I am to be left with three lenses in life, it would be AIS 35/1.4, Noct Nikkor and OM 100/2.

Nov 05, 2009 at 10:15 PM

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p.1 #7 · OM for Nikon

How would you rate the 100/2 vs. the 105 2.5 AI-S? bokeh/sharpness wise? and size?

Nov 05, 2009 at 11:01 PM

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TWoK wrote:
Valorin wrote:
Just looked over the conversion, it's pretty major. The entire back portion of the lens mount is replaced, which makes sense. Seems a little more fiddly since a spring has to be added, but appears entirely do-able.
OM lenses are very easy to remove the mount. I've done it 10+ times. I wish I knew this before I sold my entire Zuiko lens colection. 40/2 and 21/2 on the D700 would have been amazing.

TWoK, they're in good hands

Nov 05, 2009 at 11:18 PM

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p.1 #9 · OM for Nikon

I guess I don't see the OM 90mm or the 40mm listed. Wonder if they can convert those as well.

If this works, I will be using the 24mm, 40mm, 50mm, 90mm, and the rest on my D700

Nov 05, 2009 at 11:30 PM

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p.1 #10 · OM for Nikon

alexandre wrote:
TWoK, they're in good hands

I know, and I'm crying inside. If I knew this was in the works I would have never sold my 40/2, but I'm glad you gave it a good home.

Nov 05, 2009 at 11:48 PM

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p.1 #11 · OM for Nikon

Oh Crap, Now the prices will skyrocket with the increased demand from the Nikon shooters.

I'll never get the rest of the collection, I am still missing the 21 and the 18.

Nov 05, 2009 at 11:52 PM

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p.1 #12 · OM for Nikon

18/3.5 and 100/2 is tempting. But if the 50 1.2 is bad, that is not so tempting.

Nov 06, 2009 at 12:09 AM

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p.1 #13 · OM for Nikon

It's not bad, but it's not better than the Nikkor 50/1.2 and not even close to the Noct. It is a good lens, but I don't see a point in converting it when there are plenty of 1.2 options for Nikon.

Nov 06, 2009 at 12:12 AM

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p.1 #14 · OM for Nikon

Here are the lenses possibly worth converting: 21/2, 40/2 and 100/2. Everything else out there has a better Nikon-mount equivalent. With the 100/2 I'd say the ZF 100/2 is better or as good and I like the 105/1.8 better than the 100/2.

Nov 06, 2009 at 12:14 AM

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p.1 #15 · OM for Nikon

Hmm, I've just heard so much bad abou tthe 105/1.8 from 1.8-2.8. The zf 100/2 is tempting though..

Nov 06, 2009 at 12:26 AM

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ulrikft2 wrote:
18/3.5 and 100/2 is tempting. But if the 50 1.2 is bad, that is not so tempting.

You can give all my OMs a try (on a Canon obviously) whenever you feel like, Ulrik. That 50/1.2 was way first alt lens, and I still love it. But it gets ignored these days.

Nov 06, 2009 at 12:27 AM

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ovredal73 wrote:
ulrikft2 wrote:
18/3.5 and 100/2 is tempting. But if the 50 1.2 is bad, that is not so tempting.

You can give all my OMs a try (on a Canon obviously) whenever you feel like, Ulrik. That 50/1.2 was way first alt lens, and I still love it. But it gets ignored these days.

Ah, we have to have a cup of coffee again soon then!

I'm a bit worked up about my exams (last ones ever :P ) these days, but after the 18th, I'm free and ready!

Nov 06, 2009 at 12:29 AM

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p.1 #18 · OM for Nikon

Ah, oh... I have a 90/2 and a very much like new 24/2.8 some Nikon guy may want to try...

I haven't tried any of the leitax options but I really like the idea of changing the mount rather than fiddle with adapters. I wonder if it is possible to add chips to the leitax mounts?

Nov 06, 2009 at 12:58 AM

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p.1 #19 · OM for Nikon

You don't need to add chips on a Nikon pro-DSLR (D200 or better). The camera supports full exif and focus confirm without any electronics.

Nov 06, 2009 at 01:08 AM

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p.1 #20 · OM for Nikon

TWoK wrote:
You don't need to add chips (...)

Thank you. Good move by Nikon.

Nov 06, 2009 at 01:45 AM

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