Novoflex SONY/OM — Olympus OM → Sony E adapter

What it does

Common questions

Are OM Zuiko lenses worth adapting to a modern Sony body?

Yes for specific lenses — the OM Zuiko 90 mm f/2 Macro is famous for its rendering and is sharply collectible on the used market; the OM Zuiko 24 mm f/2 and 21 mm f/2 are exceptional wides; the OM Zuiko 100 mm f/2 is a sleeper portrait lens; the OM Zuiko 50 mm f/1.4 is compact and excellent. The wider Zuikos hold up well against modern equivalents. The mid-range zoom Zuikos (35-70, 75-150) are less compelling than current Sony FE zooms.

What's the difference between Olympus OM 1-2-3-4 bodies and OM-System OM-1 II?

Different mounts entirely. The original Olympus OM film SLR system (OM-1 through OM-4 / Ti, 1972-2003) used the OM Zuiko bayonet — that's what this Novoflex adapter is for. The current OM System OM-1 II is Micro Four Thirds mount (a different bayonet, much shorter flange, fully digital). For OM Zuiko → Micro Four Thirds, you'd want a different adapter (Olympus MF-2 or Novoflex MFT/OM).

Will the Novoflex SONY/OM preserve OM Zuiko's aperture-ring travel?

Yes — the OM Zuiko aperture ring sits on the lens itself and operates entirely independent of any electronic communication. The Novoflex SONY/OM mechanically holds the lens in its OM bayonet without intermediating aperture; the lens's ring travels smoothly from wide open to minimum aperture as designed.

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