xl1s FD/EF lens adapter at DVinfo.net

Bill Ravens · December 17th, 2001, 05:12 PM

I have a LOT of older Canon FD 35mm lenses that I'd like to use on my new XL1s. I've found the Canon manufactured adapter that allows mounting EF lenses on the XL1. I've also found that Optex makes an FD lens mount adapter that sells for about the same price as the Canon EF adapter. Looking at pictures of the two adapters seems to indicate that the Optex FD adapter is a simple mechanical mount adapter, while the Canon EF adapter transfers some electronic aperture or focus info from the EF lens into the XL1s. Since the price is the same, I'd rather get the Canon adapter if it will allow manual mounting of the FD lenses. Does anyone in this forum know if the mechanical bayonet mount is the same for EF and FD lenses? In other words, will the EF adapter work with FD lenses?

Thanx for any experience you've got.

Bill Ravens
Chalchihuitl Productions

Adrian Douglas · December 18th, 2001, 12:12 AM

Bill,

The EF and FD mounts are different, so no joy there.

Bill Ravens · December 18th, 2001, 03:12 PM

Adrian...

Thanx for the info. It seems the Optex adapter is my only choice, and the only stateside Optex licensee is ZGC. Somehow, I have a basic aversion to paying $450US for a machined piece of stainless steel without any optics or electronics in it<g>.

Adrian Douglas · December 19th, 2001, 04:52 AM

That's why my 400/2.8 lens is just sitting in it's case and not being used with my XL1

December 17th, 2001, 05:12 PM	#1
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	xl1s FD/EF lens adapter I have a LOT of older Canon FD 35mm lenses that I'd like to use on my new XL1s. I've found the Canon manufactured adapter that allows mounting EF lenses on the XL1. I've also found that Optex makes an FD lens mount adapter that sells for about the same price as the Canon EF adapter. Looking at pictures of the two adapters seems to indicate that the Optex FD adapter is a simple mechanical mount adapter, while the Canon EF adapter transfers some electronic aperture or focus info from the EF lens into the XL1s. Since the price is the same, I'd rather get the Canon adapter if it will allow manual mounting of the FD lenses. Does anyone in this forum know if the mechanical bayonet mount is the same for EF and FD lenses? In other words, will the EF adapter work with FD lenses? Thanx for any experience you've got. Bill Ravens Chalchihuitl Productions Last edited by Bill Ravens; December 17th, 2001 at 08:06 PM.

December 18th, 2001, 12:12 AM	#2
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	Bill, The EF and FD mounts are different, so no joy there. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

December 19th, 2001, 04:52 AM	#4
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	That's why my 400/2.8 lens is just sitting in it's case and not being used with my XL1 __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

December 18th, 2001, 03:12 PM	#3
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	Adrian... Thanx for the info. It seems the Optex adapter is my only choice, and the only stateside Optex licensee is ZGC. Somehow, I have a basic aversion to paying $450US for a machined piece of stainless steel without any optics or electronics in it<g>.