M42 - Olympus OM adaptor

[Rob Archer]

Apart from my recent (ongoing) affair with half-frame (see earlier thread), I love Olympus OM cameras - particularly the OM1n and OM2n. My first camera that I owned, rather than borrowed off my dad, was a Zenith E with a superb Helios 58mm f2 lens. It was particularly nice for still-life and shots of architectural details. Sharp, but quite low in contrast. Totally different 'feel' to the OM Zuiko lenses. I recently rediscovered the Zenith outfit in my mum's loft. The camera is knackered (I wore it out!) but the lens is a good as the day it crossed the iron curtain.

Does anyone know if an adapter was available to fit M42 screw-fit lenses onto an OM body? I've looked at various second hand dealers and auction sites but to no avail. I'd love to shoot with it again but can't be doing with getting yet another camera body!