Leica R to OM?

[Grubriella]

Hi everyone

I have been lurking for a while, but haven't been involved in the forums.
But I was wondering if you guys can help me out?

I've been a RF user for 5+ years, but after hearing a fellow Australian (Keith) going on about how great the OM system is, I went out and bought one with a 35-70 lens for $150!

Anyway, I have also been hearing how great the Leica R lenses are.
So, I was wondering if there are any adapters to fit a R mount lens on to an OM system?

I could find adapters for 4/3rds, but that's about it.
Any help will really be appreciated! 🙂

 

[rxmd]

Never seen one. It would be tricky (the adapter would have to be exactly 1mm thick), but with the large throat of the OM bayonet it might actually be possible.

 

[Ade-oh]

I doubt that you would see any practical difference in image quality between Leica R and OM Zuiko lenses unless you were shooting test charts. I would say that the biggest difference between the two systems is the price: you can generally find OM Zuiko lenses for a lot less than comparable Leica R lenses cost!

 

[Grubriella]

Thanks folks.

I was just curious about R lenses.
Oh well, it doesn't bother me too much.

Thanks again!

 

[newspaperguy]

I see a Leica R lens being used on a digital Olympus - an E-1, by Jim Nichols

on the OM Users list - but have never heard of an adapter for analog OMs.


But count me with Ade-oh, Zuiko glass, especially in the fixed focal lengths,

continue to be every bit the equal of the German offerings.

 

[jarski]

I was just curious about R lenses.

too bad R's seem no-go for your OM, but dont loose your curiosity! they're very fine lenses, prices are more reasonable these days (vs. when R system was still alive), and many other alternatives exist to use them!