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yinyangbt
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:53 pm Post subject: Conversion for Rokkors: Body or Lenses ? |
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yinyangbt wrote:
The MC/MD lenses can be converted , as we've seen through a process that some could name lens buchery and others ,lens surgery , at least for using on a Canon EOS body (register 44mm vs 43.5 -MC/MD).
On the other hand , there is the possibility of changing the EOS flange with the special MD flange ( http://digitalrokkor.altervista.org/news.html ), thus adapting the body.
Which method do you think is more suited to your needs and preferences?
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natebarnz
Joined: 14 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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natebarnz wrote:
I converted my Rokkors knowing that I have no intention of ever selling them thus I'm more happy with the lens conversion than a body conversion. Just my opinion but I think an EOS converted MD lens would find much more use than an unconverted MD lens.
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Contax 28/2 - 35/1.4 - 35/2.8 - 45/2.8 - 50/1.4 - 100/3.5 - 135/2.8
CZJ 20/4 - 35/2.8 - 50/2.8 - 58/2 - 135/3.5
Rokkor PG 58/1.2 - PF 58/1.4 - X 85/1.7
Nikkor S 55/1.2 - H 85/1.8 - P.C. 55/3.5
Helios 44-2 58/2 Meyer Oreston 50/1.8
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Scheimpflug
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 5:49 am Post subject: |
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Scheimpflug wrote:
I would convert the body.
Benefits:
* Reversible
* Can pick up new lenses at any time without having to convert each one, one by one
* Increases resale value of body
* Preserves value of lenses (MF lens prices have been increasing lately - the opposite of the falling DSLR body prices!)
* Will work for any lens of the mount (not just a select few, or with some easier than others)
* Less risk of damage during conversion (stripped screws, lost springs/pins, metal filings, scuffs, etc)
* Allows you to test lenses quickly (without having to do the work to convert a lens first, and then finding out that it is a dud).
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Arkku
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:00 am Post subject: |
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Arkku wrote:
It is possible to reversibly convert some Rokkors. |
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hinnerker
Joined: 17 Aug 2009
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Location: Germany near Kiel
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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hinnerker wrote:
| natebarnz wrote: |
| I converted my Rokkors knowing that I have no intention of ever selling them thus I'm more happy with the lens conversion than a body conversion. Just my opinion but I think an EOS converted MD lens would find much more use than an unconverted MD lens. |
+1
Me, i converted with great success:
MC Rokkor 1.7/85
MD Rokkor 1.7/85
MD W Rokkor 2/28
MC Rokkor - PG 1.4/50mm
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yinyangbt
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| Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 11:47 am Post subject: |
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yinyangbt wrote:
I.Seems to me that body conversion suits better those who:
-have no/lower skills/tools for manufacture
-have a resonable enough (quality and number) selection of Rokkor lenses to jutify investing in a body only for them.
-have a style using wide to short telephoto lenses (FF and APS-C)
II.The lens conversion seems to me better to those who:
-have the skills and tools to do it
-have a few (1-3) rokkor lenses
-have a style using wide to short teleohoto lenses (FF and APS-C)
III.For the photographers who like the normal to telephoto lenses (birds,animals ), probably the better option is a m4/3 body
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natebarnz
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| Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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natebarnz wrote:
| yinyangbt wrote: |
Seems to me that body conversion suits better those who:
-have no/lower skills/tools for manufacture
-have a resonable enough (quality and number) selection of Rokkor lenses to jutify investing in a body only for them.
-have a style using wide to low telephoto lenses (FF and APS-C)
The lens conversion seems to me better to those who:
-have the skills and tools to do it
-have a few (1-3) rokkor lenses
-have a style using wide to low teleohoto lenses (FF and APS-C)
For the photographers who like the normal to telephoto lenses (birds,animals ), probably the better option is a m4/3 body |
That is a good point about the number of lenses you have.
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500D / SPII / FTn / Contax D / 137MA / Contaflex
Contax 28/2 - 35/1.4 - 35/2.8 - 45/2.8 - 50/1.4 - 100/3.5 - 135/2.8
CZJ 20/4 - 35/2.8 - 50/2.8 - 58/2 - 135/3.5
Rokkor PG 58/1.2 - PF 58/1.4 - X 85/1.7
Nikkor S 55/1.2 - H 85/1.8 - P.C. 55/3.5
Helios 44-2 58/2 Meyer Oreston 50/1.8
Elmarit-R 90/2.8 Sears 55/1.4
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ZoneV
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| Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:07 am Post subject: |
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ZoneV wrote:
| yinyangbt wrote: |
Seems to me that body conversion suits better those who:
-have no/lower skills/tools for manufacture
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As I understand the body conversion for full frame, one has to shave the camera mirror to use the lenses unmodified.
I think mirros shaving on an EOS 5D I or II ist not an easy job to do. The conversion of the Rokkor 58/1.2 seems more easy for me.
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yinyangbt
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| Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:49 am Post subject: |
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yinyangbt wrote:
| ZoneV wrote: |
| yinyangbt wrote: |
Seems to me that body conversion suits better those who:
-have no/lower skills/tools for manufacture
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As I understand the body conversion for full frame, one has to shave the camera mirror to use the lenses unmodified.
I think mirros shaving on an EOS 5D I or II ist not an easy job to do. The conversion of the Rokkor 58/1.2 seems more easy for me. |
yes, you are right .I was talking especially for APS-C since I use that .I should say that . The 5D conversion is indeed dificult ,it goes in the second class
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