Olympus CLA-T01 is a converter adapter for Olympus Tough series. It is compatible with TG-1, TG-2, TG-3, TG-4 and TG-5 and would allow our Tough cameras to be attached to standard 40.5 mm filters. A lens cap is included with CLA-T01, and it is my main reason of getting this accessory.

When I received my Olympus Tough TG-5, one glaring issue I immediately realised was the fact that the camera design exposes a significant area of lens unprotected. No mechanism to protect the lens when it’s not being used. Sure it’s a tough camera, meaning the camera body should survive some level of impacts. However, being tough doesn’t prevent a camera from being dirty. Unprotected lens means it can get dirty easily. Don’t like the idea of having to clean my lens too frequently during vacation time, so I decided to get a lens cap. Apparently, for 40.5 mm lens cap to be usable with this camera, it needs this adapter. Luckily, buying the adapter gets us the lens cap as well.

Thanks to TG-5 new locking mechanism, CLA-T01 is attached securely to TG-5 body with a satisfying click. The lens cover is easy to attach and detach. So far it hasn’t fallen off unexpectedly. The only minor inconvenience is that now I have to remember to open the cap before taking photos.