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Anybody using Planar 1.4/50 (Rollei-QB) on 5D?
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PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 8:05 pm    Post subject: Anybody using Planar 1.4/50 (Rollei-QB) on 5D? Reply with quote

I trimmed the back metal part surrounding the rear element a lot and got close to the glass but I still have mirror-clearance issue after 3m Sad I can go along but I don't want to risk the glass and thinking of selling it for 100Euro inc. every cost. But any idea that can help me use it would be appreciated.

Here is my wide open close focus test results:
12MP samples: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yalcinaydin/sets/72157616790913229/





PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Yalçın,

I used one for a while on my 5D but gave up because I just didn't want to risk the mirror anymore, but also didn't want to do the mirror shave at that time.

I never considered trimming the lens itself through complete lack of bravery!

Now however, I'm planning to do the shave (I got a spare mirror from a buddy in Canon), but unfortunately have already sold the lens...which is a pity because it gave me some truly wonderful results, even if they were all within 10 feet of where I stood Crying or Very sad

It would be a shame to get rid of the lens, but if it's bothersome as it stands, probably the best move to make.


PostPosted: Mon May 18, 2009 10:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

No need to risk the glass, I opened a for sale topic in marketplace.