OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS CLA-T01 Conversion Lens Adapter for TG-Series Cameras

There is an all black 3rd party knock-off of this product available, and I own both (purchased through Amazon.com). I use them with my Olympus TG-3, with telephoto and fisheye conversion lenses. In addition, I have one attached to a 40.5mm B+W circular polarizer and lens hood (to prevent lens flare), and a fourth attached to a 40.5mm UV filter (which I use primarily for lens protection when I don't have one of the other attachments on the camera.I have two of these Olympus CLA-T01 adapters, and two of the of JJC RN-T01 adapters. They both work fine for attaching accessories to cameras that are compatible with these attachments (Olympus TG-1, TG-2, TG-3). I prefer the red banded OEM product, only because is has a more solid click into the detent. The JJC product's detent tab is not as long, so it can come off the camera more easily. For this reason, I use the OEM adapters on my two expensive attachment lenses (the TCON-T01 Teleconverter & the FCON-T01 Fisheye converter). The OEM product is currently 39% more expensive ($18 vs $11), but for me the more solid connection is worth the cost difference. I may eventually replace my two JJC adapters with two more Olympus adapters.In case you're interested, here are links to the JJC RN-T01 adapter, Olympus converter lenses and the metal lens hoods I use with my circular polarizers (I have a circular polarizer & hood on my teleconverter lens attachment as well):JJC RN-T01: http://www.amazon.com/JJC-Conversion-Adapter-Olympus-Replaces/dp/B00LSHS36C or http://www.amazon.com/JJC-Professional-Adapter-Olympus-Replaces/dp/B00A9H1OXQOlympus FCON-T01 Teleconverter: http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Fisheye-adapter-Cameras-Adapter/dp/B00CMKONQ8 - this is a fun adapter, due to the increase in wide angle coverage & the fisheye distortion.Olympus TCON-T01 Teleconverter: http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Telephoto-adapter-Cameras-Adapter/dp/B00CMKONVS - this adapter is only moderately useful, but it does increase maximum zoom by 1.7x (to an estimated 170mm equivalent on a 35mm camera).Fotasy LW405 40.5mm Wide Angle Metal Lens Hood Shade: http://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-LW405-40-5mm-Contax-Voigtlander/dp/B005WQZ2NC - works great with a circular polarizer on the TG-3, with no vignetting. It makes it very easy to carry the camera one-handed, by scissoring the lens hood with your fingers. As a bonus, the lens hood prevents you getting your fingers in the shot - which is very easy to do without it.EasyFoto 40.5mm Vented Metal Lens Hood Shade: http://www.amazon.com/EasyFoto-40-5mm-Vented-Contax-Voigtlander/dp/B005G9PSHA - used on the TCON-T01 Teleconverter with a circular polarizer. A straight hood is the appropriate hood to use on a telephoto adapter, as no vignetting will occur.As a final note: Having a lens hood attached to your circular polarizer makes it far easier to rotate the filter (especially without accidentally smudging the filter with fingerprints while blindly reaching for it)!

I use this product for what it does, accomodate different lenses that can be screwed onto this ring. This item was a replacement for one I broke in a near disasterous motorcycle wreck. I had my Olympus camera in a zip up holster on my belt and landed directly on it when I came off the bike onto the pavement. When I got around to opening the holster almost a month later, broken pieces and glass came out with the camera. It did not surprise me but also disappointed me. I love that camera and I thought it was toast. I finally got around to doing a closer examination to discover that the glass was from the broken neutral density filter and the rest of the broken pieces was lens converter ring (this item). The camera itself was undamaged. The Olympus tough group cameras are amazingly durable in extreme conditions and this lens ring provides extra protection. That's the back story and that is how I came to be purchasing this item. I highly recommend the camera fitted with this lens ring.

The only thing missing form the Olympus Tough TG-6 package is a cover for the lens. Olympus sells a rather expensive twist-open model as an accessory, and they sell this covnersion lens adapter which comes with a snap-in cover for half the price of the premium twist-open cover. For those simply seeking a cover for their Tough TG-6, it's a no-brainer. Get this adapter to allow for later attachment of a conversion lens, and get a cover included. Of course, if you need the more rugged, twist-open model, by all means - go that route, but for everyone else, this will do the job very well indeed.

My storyI bought the TG-6 so I may put the UV filter on the camera. I also have a CPL filter on the camera. The Olympus CLA-T01 is a converter to attach 40.5mm lens. Be aware what thread you're purchasing. Why did Olympus create a camera where the lens is not protected? I don't know but I like my lens protected.PRO:It fits the TG-6It snaps on easilyEasy removal - push the silver button and turnLens cap is includedCan be used underwater - Do NOT have extra filters/lens on camera when underwater.CON:Not originally included with camera - not the converters issue but the manufacturers problem.Summary:Ultimately, it is not necessary or required for your camera. However, if you purchased it and you don't use extra filters, you can use it for the lens cap. When you are on the beach, the sand or water will get between the converter and the filters because the filters are not waterproof.