Canon FD 8/500mm mirror conv.

[Rolf]

Hi,

I got this lens back from Stan (trifox) and his colleague Robert. He converted this lens from FD to EF. Excellent work too. Many thanks again.

Today I tried it out during my morning walk for some bird shots. Here few samples. Shot with 1DsMkIII at ISO 800.









Thanks for viewing and comments.




Edit: Seems there is a problem with forum software. Images in portrait mode are larger than in landscape mode. Maybe Attila have a look.

[marty]

Hi, Rolf.
The pictures have good sharpness and contrast. Typical "donuts" bokeh which someone doesn't like,but doesn't bother me however: I find it distinctive, even pleasant most of the time. I do not have this lens but the Tamron 55BB instead, which I'm happy. I find the fixed aperture sometimes limiting since I shoot film, to be on the safe side the film has to be 400 ASA. It's a little tricky to focus when the light is a bit low. The pros are that weighs less, is more compact and balances better for hand held use that a conventional refractor lens. If the space in the bag is a premium is definitely a good choice. If one has the good habit of carrying routinely (I do not )a tripod is a cheaper and convenient alternative to conventional lenses.

[trifox]

Hi Rolf -- thanks!

We are happy with you!

Nice contrast and colours from this lens!

I wish you all the best and I hope that infinity works well..

Thanks..

S.