SLR Lenses

[mick pinner]

can the older SLR lenses for be used on modern DSLR cameras? l have a couple that came with an Olympus OM-1 l bought, if so where would you get an adapter to suit. thanks guys.

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Late model (EF series) lenses from the film era fit the digital Canons, but not necessarily in the reverse. I'm not sure how it will work but you might be able to get an OM to "T"thread adapter that will screw into the standar "T" ring. Reaching focus might be a bit tricky though.

[Lee]

Depends on the brand of camera. Nikon have used the same mount for donkeys, so are usually compatible with newer DSLR camera bodies. Not sure about other brands though.

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

I'm looking to buy leon's Pentax ist-D DSLR which accepts older Pentax K and screw mount via an adaptor.
My advice is to PM leon - he's a lens guru!!
Cheers
Doug

[JohnH]

Originally Posted by mick pinner

can the older SLR lenses for be used on modern DSLR cameras? l have a couple that came with an Olympus OM-1 l bought, if so where would you get an adapter to suit. thanks guys.

Adapters can be found on ebay for about $15, I used this method to get a couple of nice cheap prime (Pentax) lenses for use on my 20d for astro work. You have to take some care to ensure that focus can be reached and, in my case, I had to insulate the adapter to prevent the auto everything contacts getting shorted and confusing the camera.

[gbeal]

I'm with John Mick, I use a Pentax M42 adaptor to fit the front of the 20D, so the same will apply to your 350D.
I am sure that Olympus lenses to Canon (EF) bodies is possible. E Bay is the way.
Gary

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

If you find an adaptor for the Oly lenes to the Cannon ( I have a 350D) buy two of them: I'll definately take the other!!!!

[gbeal]

Merlin.
I sent Mick a PM, and there was a link to one on e bay. Keep in touch with him.
Gary

[UniPol]

Originally Posted by mick pinner

can the older SLR lenses for be used on modern DSLR cameras? l have a couple that came with an Olympus OM-1 l bought, if so where would you get an adapter to suit. thanks guys.

Mick, Have a look at my post re Canon 350D with Olympus OM Lenses on the 24/7/06, Cheers, Steve.

[mick pinner]

thank you guys.

[avandonk]

Here is a list of most camera register distances. If the lens you want to adapt has a larger register distance than the camera you want to fit it to, an adapter is possible.
http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/mounts.htm
Bert

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

Guys,
Anyone found a better price... the ebay I'm looking at will end up $50 delivered to Oz!!!