Reading mode: Light Dark

Olympus A-200 on G2

Go to last post
D

Dale Soelter

Active member
Messages
59
Reaction score
0
Location
US
--

Just received the Olympus A-200 and before running a test, discovered a problem. When I attach to the lensmate (no adapter needed) and turn on the camera, the lens indicator comes on. It appears that the lens wants to extend further than the tele-adapter will allow. Then, when I turn the camera off, the lens remains extended, as though it were jammed. Removing the tele-adapter and repeating the on/off sequence seems to correct the problem, but I am fearful of doing mechanical damage to the camera lens mechanism.

A fix, would be to not attach the tele-adapter until the camera is turned on and zoomed to maximum telephoto setting, but the tele-adapter, even then doesn't fully seat against the lensmate. It is held out just a bit as it touches the front ring of the lens.

I know that others are using this tele-adapter (Lisa?) and wonder if you have found some work-a round? Would an empty filter ring move the tele-adapter enough further from the lens/film(?)plane to affect the focus?

Thanks for the help!
 
Awhile back Susan Doel from Lensmate acknowledged that some Lensmate were 'out of spec'. She mentioned this when some people complained that the Lensmate left sratch marks on the collar of G2 where the Lensmate touches the G2. Maybe this is another case of an out of spec Lensmate?
Dale Soelter said:
--
Just received the Olympus A-200 and before running a test,
discovered a problem. When I attach to the lensmate (no adapter
needed) and turn on the camera, the lens indicator comes on. It
appears that the lens wants to extend further than the tele-adapter
will allow. Then, when I turn the camera off, the lens remains
extended, as though it were jammed. Removing the tele-adapter and
repeating the on/off sequence seems to correct the problem, but I
am fearful of doing mechanical damage to the camera lens mechanism.

A fix, would be to not attach the tele-adapter until the camera is
turned on and zoomed to maximum telephoto setting, but the
tele-adapter, even then doesn't fully seat against the lensmate.
It is held out just a bit as it touches the front ring of the lens.

I know that others are using this tele-adapter (Lisa?) and wonder
if you have found some work-a round? Would an empty filter ring
move the tele-adapter enough further from the lens/film(?)plane to
affect the focus?

Thanks for the help!
Click to expand...
 
I have the same problem.

The A-200 touches the G2 lens if I use the combination: G2 + lensmate (champagne) + A-200. To avoid damage I removed the glass of an old 49mm filter and use it between the lensmate and the A-200. This workaround solves the problem.

Everything is ok with my other converters, filters and macro lenses. Also the Olympus A-28 converter fits perfect.

I would be interested if others have the same problem or if I have an 'out of spec' lensmate.
 
I would be interested to know too. All it takes is for the Lensmate to be a bit off and the clearance may be affected. I'm guessing if it screws further into the G2 (collar where the Lensmate meets the G2 on top) that it would shorten the length from G2 lens (at full extension) to tip/edge of Lensmate. I noticed my out-of-spec Lensmate because it left a scratch mark on the G2's collar on the top whre Lensmate meets G2. Some people even complained about the threads (stripping?).
rudison said:
I have the same problem.

The A-200 touches the G2 lens if I use the combination: G2 +
lensmate (champagne) + A-200. To avoid damage I removed the glass
of an old 49mm filter and use it between the lensmate and the
A-200. This workaround solves the problem.

Everything is ok with my other converters, filters and macro
lenses. Also the Olympus A-28 converter fits perfect.

I would be interested if others have the same problem or if I have
an 'out of spec' lensmate.
Click to expand...
 
I had the same problem, and I returned the A-200. (This fact plus, A-200 was not powerful enough).
Justme said:
rudison said:
I have the same problem.

The A-200 touches the G2 lens if I use the combination: G2 +
lensmate (champagne) + A-200. To avoid damage I removed the glass
of an old 49mm filter and use it between the lensmate and the
A-200. This workaround solves the problem.

Everything is ok with my other converters, filters and macro
lenses. Also the Olympus A-28 converter fits perfect.

I would be interested if others have the same problem or if I have
an 'out of spec' lensmate.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Nothing is out of spec. You need to put a 49 mm skylight or similar filter between the Lensmate and the A-200. Then it will work fine. I remember reading this on this forum or another one about a year ago when I first considered the A-200, and it turned out to be the truth. The problem is that the convex portion of the initial lens element on the A-200 dips out a little more than other lens. Not enough for it to contact a filter, but just enough for it to contact the G2 lens with the Lensmate attached.
Dale Soelter said:
--
Just received the Olympus A-200 and before running a test,
discovered a problem. When I attach to the lensmate (no adapter
needed) and turn on the camera, the lens indicator comes on. It
appears that the lens wants to extend further than the tele-adapter
will allow. Then, when I turn the camera off, the lens remains
extended, as though it were jammed. Removing the tele-adapter and
repeating the on/off sequence seems to correct the problem, but I
am fearful of doing mechanical damage to the camera lens mechanism.

A fix, would be to not attach the tele-adapter until the camera is
turned on and zoomed to maximum telephoto setting, but the
tele-adapter, even then doesn't fully seat against the lensmate.
It is held out just a bit as it touches the front ring of the lens.

I know that others are using this tele-adapter (Lisa?) and wonder
if you have found some work-a round? Would an empty filter ring
move the tele-adapter enough further from the lens/film(?)plane to
affect the focus?

Thanks for the help!
Click to expand...
 
I keep my UV filter on at all times - even with the A200 and A28. I attempted the A200 without the UV on a shoot at a wildlife preserve and witnessed the same problem. Keeping the UV on the lensmate - no problem at all.
Dale Soelter said:
--
Just received the Olympus A-200 and before running a test,
discovered a problem. When I attach to the lensmate (no adapter
needed) and turn on the camera, the lens indicator comes on. It
appears that the lens wants to extend further than the tele-adapter
will allow. Then, when I turn the camera off, the lens remains
extended, as though it were jammed. Removing the tele-adapter and
repeating the on/off sequence seems to correct the problem, but I
am fearful of doing mechanical damage to the camera lens mechanism.

A fix, would be to not attach the tele-adapter until the camera is
turned on and zoomed to maximum telephoto setting, but the
tele-adapter, even then doesn't fully seat against the lensmate.
It is held out just a bit as it touches the front ring of the lens.

I know that others are using this tele-adapter (Lisa?) and wonder
if you have found some work-a round? Would an empty filter ring
move the tele-adapter enough further from the lens/film(?)plane to
affect the focus?

Thanks for the help!
Click to expand...
--
Lisa
 
Maybe not in this particular case but Susan Doel from Lensmate has acknowledged that some Lensmate were out of spec. Mine is. Do a search here.
Bruce Henoch said:
Dale Soelter said:
--
Just received the Olympus A-200 and before running a test,
discovered a problem. When I attach to the lensmate (no adapter
needed) and turn on the camera, the lens indicator comes on. It
appears that the lens wants to extend further than the tele-adapter
will allow. Then, when I turn the camera off, the lens remains
extended, as though it were jammed. Removing the tele-adapter and
repeating the on/off sequence seems to correct the problem, but I
am fearful of doing mechanical damage to the camera lens mechanism.

A fix, would be to not attach the tele-adapter until the camera is
turned on and zoomed to maximum telephoto setting, but the
tele-adapter, even then doesn't fully seat against the lensmate.
It is held out just a bit as it touches the front ring of the lens.

I know that others are using this tele-adapter (Lisa?) and wonder
if you have found some work-a round? Would an empty filter ring
move the tele-adapter enough further from the lens/film(?)plane to
affect the focus?

Thanks for the help!
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Keyboard shortcuts

f
Forum
m
My threads
Mobile site
About
Editorial content
Cameras & Lenses
Community
All content, design, and layout are Copyright © 1998–2025 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction in whole or part in any form or medium without specific written permission is prohibited.
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.
©GPS Media - Guides, Products, Services.
Back
Top