Telephoto lens adapter for PD170 at DVinfo.net

Brandon Wood · May 11th, 2005, 10:37 AM

I have an older but nice Canon telephoto lens for an older Minolta 35 mm camera. It pushes in and twists into the body of the camera to attach. Is there any adapter on the market that would allow this to fit on the end of my PD170 for long distance shots on a tripod?

Mike Rehmus · May 11th, 2005, 11:42 AM

No, there is not. Still camera lens aren't designed for flat-sensor cameras, they are designed to expect some curl in the film. That's why you don't see Canon and Nikon still camera lenses on HD video cameras (among other things)

Brandon Wood · May 11th, 2005, 12:37 PM

Ahhhh...

Thanks Mike for the explanation.

May 11th, 2005, 10:37 AM	#1
Brandon Wood Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mauriceville, TX Posts: 146	Telephoto lens adapter for PD170 I have an older but nice Canon telephoto lens for an older Minolta 35 mm camera. It pushes in and twists into the body of the camera to attach. Is there any adapter on the market that would allow this to fit on the end of my PD170 for long distance shots on a tripod?

May 11th, 2005, 11:42 AM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	No, there is not. Still camera lens aren't designed for flat-sensor cameras, they are designed to expect some curl in the film. That's why you don't see Canon and Nikon still camera lenses on HD video cameras (among other things) __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

May 11th, 2005, 12:37 PM	#3
Brandon Wood Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mauriceville, TX Posts: 146	Ahhhh... Thanks Mike for the explanation.