FD on EOS body

[drapeama]

I've been recently asked if I would sell an old FD lens (that I can't use on my T2i). I first said yeah, then I thought I could always try to test it more properly.
So I've took my FD to EOS adapter ring and put the lens on it. I wasn't able to focus unless I was very close to what I want to shoot:
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So I tried (without proper reverse ring) to see what I would be able to do:
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AS the prices of the FD lenses are ridiculous, what do you think?

[vadis]

Why put up with the lens' shortcomings on a T2i? On the other hand, it's not worth selling because of the price... maybe you'll have a camera down the line that can use it. I kept a Hexanon 58/1.2 that was all but "useless" at the beginning of the hdslr movement, demand is now way up. A number of years ago Helios 40-2s could be bought cheaply here in Kyiv. Prices have now skyrocketed... you never know...

[drapeama]

Vadis, it's mostly because usually you can't use any FD lenses properly on EOS body. And so far, I haven't read anything about that, even after searching for macro photography.
Now, what I'm telling myself is that it can comes handy for closeups in video mode as well, like the watch take. I just thought it would worth sharing.

[drapeama]

So I've decided to test the other lenses:
Canon FD 28mm f/2.8 - with FD to EOS adapter:
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Canon FD 28mm f/2.8 - Reversed:
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Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8:
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Vivitar 70-150mm f/3.8 - Reversed:
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Hoya 28mm f/2.8:
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Hoya 28mm f/2.8 - Reversed:
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Nikon 50mm f/1.8 - Reversed:
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*I haven't been able to achieve focus with that lens mounted properly, unless 4 feet away.

Canon "kit" 18-55mm f/3.5:
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Canon "kit" 18-55mm f/3.5- Reversed:
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Writings on paper:
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[Almohada]

Looks nice for macrophotography

[drapeama]

Looks nice for macrophotography

Even for video. It can be a good effect. I remember that in Kiss the Girls. Used to reveal an important point.

[zagnut]

You can use quite a few FD lenses on EOS bodies, with infinity focus and without an "optical" adapter. I started to make such an adapter for an old FD 50/1.8 I've got, until I realized the lens had succumbed to fungus. Majority of times, the mount on the FD needs to me modified. If you are truly interested in getting FD lenses to work on EOS without the use of an optical adapter, let me know and I'll see if I can dig up all the info I had on doing it. Also, there's a guy over at the FredMiranda forums that was machining adapters for this. Not sure if he still is, but I could find out.

[Janke]

To get an FD lens to work with infinity focus on an EOS body, you'd have to disassemble the FD mount, in order to reduce the flange-to-film/sensor distance. Not for everybody - but the brave can do it... ;-)

I've converted an old Exakta lens to EOS mount, that needed some lathe work, and drilling and tapping holes into the original lens body...

[drapeama]

Yeah, I wouldn't want to DIY my FD lens in order to work on my EOS (already have another 28mm f/2.8 lens) but being able to achieve close focus like that is something I find nice to have in a bag.
And when I use the lens in reverse mode, it can focus even closer. I'll have to get an EOS reverse ring soon!

[zagnut]

The DIY mount setup I started working on involves using a spare camera body cap. Surprisingly, it would have been quite simple to modify the mount. Of course this was for my 50/1.8 lens. YMMV. I'm hoping I can save the lens from the fungus that took up residence. No loss if I can't, it was free. Also got a 135/2.8 FD for free. Would love to convert both if I can rid the fungi.

Ever change your mind Drapes, PM me and I'll dig up that info I mentioned. I think my buddy over at FM was talking about selling his adapters for around $300. Don't quote me on that, as it's been a while since I've spoken to him about it.

[cgbier]

Zagnut, putting your lens into the stove @ 150 F for a couple of hours should help with the fungus.

[Janke]

Heat may kill it but does it remove it?

[cgbier]

In most cases, it won't be visible any more. Has saved me an old Mamiya already.

[drapeama]

Thanks for the tips CG. I've read that Silica Gel pouches can helps against fungus.

[Janke]

Fungus thrives in moist air.

Silica gel can dry the air (of course only in a hermetically closed container), but only if it's fresh or freshly "regenerated" by heating in a dry oven.

[Jr.]

You can use quite a few FD lenses on EOS bodies, with infinity focus and without an "optical" adapter. I started to make such an adapter for an old FD 50/1.8 I've got, until I realized the lens had succumbed to fungus. Majority of times, the mount on the FD needs to me modified. If you are truly interested in getting FD lenses to work on EOS without the use of an optical adapter, let me know and I'll see if I can dig up all the info I had on doing it. Also, there's a guy over at the FredMiranda forums that was machining adapters for this. Not sure if he still is, but I could find out.

I've designed an FD to EF adapter and I've posted this on Fredmiranda. There are a few lenses that it may not make sense to convert like the 50/1.8. I have the design for this lens but because the conversion kits runs $150 shipped it didn't make sense to me to offer it. If I was wrong and there is an interest in this conversion contact me at the following Kickstarter project and I can add it.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...sion-adapter-0

[drapeama]

I've played with my old FD lens today while waiting on the Purolator delivery (early Christmas gift!) and I've tested some close-up shots on the table dolly. First & last scenes are a test I've done trying to "unskew" the rolling shutter issue: