I have created 2 probably useful and short templates that enhance .init

///Returns Source's .init converted with std.conv.to to Target
@property auto init(Source, Target)() {
    return init!Source.to!Target;
}

///Sets target to Source's .init value
@property void init(Source, Target)(out Target target) {
    target = init!(Source, Target);
}

See: https://gist.github.com/nikibobi/6178215

If you like them they could be added to std.conv maybe? If you have any suggestions on improvements please tell.