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September 17th, 2011, 07:03 PM | #1 |
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FD to EOS adapter ? any advice
Hello All,
A friend recently gave a FD 50mm f1.2 lens. I really like to try it out with my 7D. Any advice on any adapters? Any one using any good one that works great? BHPHOTO got this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/522370-REG/Bower_ABEOS_Lens_Adapter_FD.html Thank you |
September 18th, 2011, 02:39 AM | #2 | |
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I use this one: CANON FD - EF EOS ADAPTER AF CONFIRM UK DESIGN | eBay I'm very happy with it. Nigel Barker (active here) tried it and really didn't like it. There's some discussion in this thread here: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...ts-simple.html All these adapters need an optical element to allow infinity focus, which is where the IQ issue arises. Even with a good quality element, you'll lose a bit of sharpness and maybe a bit of contrast - it's a bit like using a teleconverter. |
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September 26th, 2011, 06:25 AM | #3 | |
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September 27th, 2011, 03:58 PM | #4 |
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Re: FD to EOS adapter ? any advice
I'd sell that thing and put the money towards a EF 50mm f/1.4!
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September 28th, 2011, 06:50 AM | #5 |
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Re: FD to EOS adapter ? any advice
The FD 50/1.2 will be low contrast and a bit soft @ f1.2 (perfect for interviews and portraits), a FD->EOS adapter will lower that even more.
Sell the FD to someone with a Sony NEX or Pany G series, and get a manual focus 50/1.4 from Nikon or Oly, or Pentax instead. |
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