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09/04/2004 02:53:17 PM · #1 |
| So... what's the difference between these? I mean obviously there's a huge price difference. But I can't find reviews on the FD's at all? Can they be used on digitals? I would be looking for a prime lens maybe 100-135mm. What are some drawbacks? Thanks! |
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09/04/2004 02:55:57 PM · #2 |
| FD is the older Canon mount system. Those lenses will not fit physically on EOS-mount cameras. Only EF lenses (and EF-S for the 300D/20D). |
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09/04/2004 03:01:00 PM · #3 |
| thanks! um, is it possible to get a converter though? Would that make the lens only MF if it was an AF? |
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09/04/2004 03:11:16 PM · #4 |
There was a converter made by Canon, that turns up on ebay from time to time. There is also a converter made be HAMA, here is the B&H page for the product.
My (second-hand) understanding is the converter works pretty well for telephoto lenses, but poorly for wide angle lenses.
And yes, the lens would become purely manual, both aperture and focus would need to be set on the lens. |
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09/04/2004 03:15:17 PM · #5 |
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09/04/2004 05:43:25 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
There was a converter made by Canon, that turns up on ebay from time to time. There is also a converter made be HAMA, here is the B&H page for the product.
My (second-hand) understanding is the converter works pretty well for telephoto lenses, but poorly for wide angle lenses.
And yes, the lens would become purely manual, both aperture and focus would need to be set on the lens. |
You should also note that the metering system may not be fully functional, since I don't believe that the aperture setting is communicated to the camera. So you would probably have to use an external meter. |
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09/04/2004 05:51:17 PM · #7 |
what FD lenses do you have?
i might be interested if you're looking to get rid of them.
depending on what you have.
Message edited by author 2004-09-04 17:51:35.
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09/04/2004 06:00:08 PM · #8 |
| no I don't have any, but I almost bought one thinking it was a good price. But it's not really cause the adapter is so expensive. |
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09/04/2004 06:51:02 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by kirbic:
There was a converter made by Canon, that turns up on ebay from time to time. There is also a converter made be HAMA, here is the B&H page for the product.
My (second-hand) understanding is the converter works pretty well for telephoto lenses, but poorly for wide angle lenses.
And yes, the lens would become purely manual, both aperture and focus would need to be set on the lens. |
You should also note that the metering system may not be fully functional, since I don't believe that the aperture setting is communicated to the camera. So you would probably have to use an external meter. |
The metering system on Canon DSLRs will function in Av mode. The aperture will display as "00", but the metering will function and shutter speed will be correctly selected. This is how I shoot when I use my Peleng fisheye, which is a completely manual lens. |
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09/04/2004 10:28:47 PM · #10 |
thanks.
just out of curiosty what would a canon AL1, canon FD 75-200mm 4.5-5.6, canon FD 35-70m 3.5-4.5, and a sigma FD 24mm 2.8 - sell for as a package. UV filters for all, meter sketchy on the body. besides that - well handled, and in 'like ( relatively ) new' condition.
i think the body is as old as i am.
Message edited by author 2004-09-04 22:29:49.
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09/04/2004 10:31:03 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by kirbic:
There was a converter made by Canon, that turns up on ebay from time to time. There is also a converter made be HAMA, here is the B&H page for the product.
My (second-hand) understanding is the converter works pretty well for telephoto lenses, but poorly for wide angle lenses.
And yes, the lens would become purely manual, both aperture and focus would need to be set on the lens. |
You should also note that the metering system may not be fully functional, since I don't believe that the aperture setting is communicated to the camera. So you would probably have to use an external meter. |
The metering system on Canon DSLRs will function in Av mode. The aperture will display as "00", but the metering will function and shutter speed will be correctly selected. This is how I shoot when I use my Peleng fisheye, which is a completely manual lens. |
Cool. Good to know that little tidbit. Thanks kirbic. |
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09/04/2004 10:36:54 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by kirbic:
There was a converter made by Canon, that turns up on ebay from time to time. There is also a converter made be HAMA, here is the B&H page for the product.
My (second-hand) understanding is the converter works pretty well for telephoto lenses, but poorly for wide angle lenses.
And yes, the lens would become purely manual, both aperture and focus would need to be set on the lens. |
You should also note that the metering system may not be fully functional, since I don't believe that the aperture setting is communicated to the camera. So you would probably have to use an external meter. |
The metering system on Canon DSLRs will function in Av mode. The aperture will display as "00", but the metering will function and shutter speed will be correctly selected. This is how I shoot when I use my Peleng fisheye, which is a completely manual lens. |
does that autofocus work? if so, how fast?
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09/04/2004 10:38:55 PM · #13 |
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09/05/2004 12:41:27 AM · #14 |
FD lenses are manual focus lenses only.
:)atwl
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