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07/19/2008 02:09:13 PM · #1 |
| I have someone who might want to buy my camera. They have some older manual focus canon lenses (Said FD lenses, not sure what that means??). Will these work on the 350D? |
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07/19/2008 02:11:09 PM · #2 |
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07/19/2008 02:14:00 PM · #3 |
| long answer? Yes? :D I seem to remember hearing something about adapter mounts, that would allow them to be used? Maybe im thinking of a different camera. |
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07/19/2008 02:17:09 PM · #4 |
| You can get an adapter but why would you want to use old manual lenses on a nice camera. |
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07/19/2008 03:27:53 PM · #5 |
Yes, you can use Canon FD lenses on newer Canon bodies. You need an FD-to-EF adapter.
Why would you want to use a Canon FD lens? Because many of Canon's FD lenses are excellent, and if you have one, why waste it?
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07/19/2008 03:28:46 PM · #6 |
| Read this good info and I think your answer is on the second page. This is part of my decision to shoot Nikon. |
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07/19/2008 05:17:47 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by DarkRider:
Read this good info and I think your answer is on the second page. This is part of my decision to shoot Nikon. |
It doesn't fully or directly answer the EOS/FD question. The full answer is:
- Yes, you can find adapters, and yes, they have a nasty optical impact. They must contain an optical element, because the register distance (distance from mount flange to sensor/film plane) is greater on EOS (EF) mount than on FD. They are not worth considering.
- A mechanical adapter can be used, but infinity focus is lost. It's like using an extension tube. Fine if that's what you are after.
I don't understand the "that's why I shoot Nikon" comment? The EOS system is the *most* adaptable system in the world, due to the relatively short register distance and the large mount diameter. It's able to accommodate (in manual operation) lenses produced for Canon EOS, Nikon F (Yes, the vast majority of all non-G Nikon Lenses), Exakta/Topcon, M42 and Pentax Screw-mount, Pentax K, Leica R, Leica M...
So for the ultimate in system flexibility for older, manual lenses, Canon is the choice.
Links:
Camera Register Distances
Some lens adapters for EOS cameras
Message edited by author 2008-07-19 17:19:23. |
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07/19/2008 07:35:01 PM · #8 |
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07/19/2008 07:46:55 PM · #9 |
Let's expand on that OK?
"The digital 4/3 system replaced the Canon EOS system as the thinnest body interchangeable lens Digital SLRs. This means the 4/3 system can be adapted to more SLR lenses (without using an image degrading glass element) than any other digital SLR System. Various 4/3 Mount Digital cameras are manufactured by Olympus, Panasonic, and Leica."
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07/19/2008 08:33:13 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Let's expand on that OK?
"The digital 4/3 system replaced the Canon EOS system as the thinnest body interchangeable lens Digital SLRs. This means the 4/3 system can be adapted to more SLR lenses (without using an image degrading glass element) than any other digital SLR System. Various 4/3 Mount Digital cameras are manufactured by Olympus, Panasonic, and Leica."
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And to expand on Robert's post, Yep, it's the thinnest now... if you can tolerate a sensor only 28% of the area of a 35mm sensor. No thanks. |
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07/19/2008 09:06:41 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
I don't understand the "that's why I shoot Nikon" comment? The EOS system is the *most* adaptable system in the world, due to the relatively short register distance and the large mount diameter. It's able to accommodate (in manual operation) lenses produced for Canon EOS, Nikon F (Yes, the vast majority of all non-G Nikon Lenses), Exakta/Topcon, M42 and Pentax Screw-mount, Pentax K, Leica R, Leica M...
So for the ultimate in system flexibility for older, manual lenses, Canon is the choice |
Everything you said is so very true. But when Canon made the switch in the mid 80's it almost killed them. It has obviously worked out for them in the end and because of that change cornered the sports market. But I just couldn't imagine being a Canon user and wake up one day and ALL my gear is obsolete. Nikons design has held true from like 1959 and with over 40 million lenses sold that almost all interchangeable with any system you have to give them props for that. The main reason I shoot Nikon is they simply feel better in my hand then a Canon does. Both are great companies with great products. |
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