What adapter do I need to use an Olympus OM lens on a Canon 600D?
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I have a Vivitar 28mm f/2 lens that I used on an Olympus OM-10, so I believe it has an Olympus OM mount. I want to use it on my Canon 600D DSLR. Is a T/T2 adapter the right choice, or do I need a different adapter?
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No. (I should clarify that. I mean, "no, that's not the right adapter." The answer to the underlying question, "can I use an Olympus OM-mount lens on my Canon EF-mount camera," is clearly, "yes.")
The T-mount lens is a screw-mount type introduced by Tamron as a universal mount (to be used with adapters to fit the various camera brands), and is a sort of precursor to their later Adaptall/Adaptall2 mount system. These days, the T-mount system is used mostly as an interface between cameras and other optical systems, like telescopes, microscopes and binoculars (using only one of the two optics, of course).
You would need an OM to EF adapter, like the Photodiox model listed here. Luckily, the OM mount had one of the longest flange-to-film distances ever, so the adapter is just a simple bit of metal with no additional optics, and will still allow infinity focus. Whether the adapted lens will work on your camera depends on whether your camera allows lenses with no electronic linkage to speak of to work (it varies by model—check your manual).
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You do not need a T/T2 adapter. T/T2 is a different screw-mount system commonly used for telescopes and other optical accessories, not for Olympus OM lenses.
If your Vivitar lens was used on an Olympus OM-10, you need an Olympus OM to Canon EF/EF-S adapter for your Canon 600D. The 600D uses the Canon EF mount (and also accepts EF-S lenses), so the adapter should be sold as OM-to-EF.
This combination generally works with a simple mechanical adapter because the Olympus OM mount has a longer flange distance than Canon EF. That means the lens can usually focus normally without needing corrective glass.
Keep in mind that the lens will be fully manual on the 600D: manual focus, and typically manual aperture control as well.
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