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sonyrokkor
Joined: 24 Sep 2012 Posts: 222 Location: Perù, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:10 pm Post subject: Which canon FL lenses? |
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sonyrokkor wrote:
Are there any of the canon fl lenses good to buy now, in 2013?
1,2/55; 2,5/35; 1,4/50, 3,5/19 R?
Are they good? Any other? |
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Arkku
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1416 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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Arkku wrote:
The only one I've tried is the 55mm f/1.2. It's good, although bit of an “effect lens” (but that's usually the case with f/1.2's). |
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fermy
Joined: 17 Feb 2012 Posts: 1974
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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fermy wrote:
Well, FL lenses are certainly no worse than Zeiss Jena or Minolta MC of the same vintage, people certainly do buy those
I have only two budget FL lenses: 1.8/50 and 3.5/135 and I like them. Compared to later FD lenses, you get weaker coating, smoother rendering, prettier slimmer lenses (lower weight too compared to breechlock FDs, but higher weight compared to FDn), and A/M switch. FDn will likely be a better bet in terms of resolution and contrast, FLs are a bit more retro, but not without charm and performance. Here are some of my FL 50mm f1.8 shots:
_________________ Many lenses and some film bodies for sale here: http://forum.mflenses.com/canon-fd-minolta-md-c-mounts-m42-pentax-and-more-t50465.html
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3666 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:48 am Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
55/1.2 is good, I also like the 58/1.2 which has a nice rendering.
I have a bunch more FL's but hardly use them as I always seem to be trying other lenses.
I did just pick up an FL 35/2.5, it has a small hump on the back that hits a part on the adapter so it won't mount fully. _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
My lens list
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightshow-photography/ |
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fermy
Joined: 17 Feb 2012 Posts: 1974
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:39 am Post subject: |
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fermy wrote:
Can't you just file down the screw in the adapter (or even remove it completely as the lens has A/M switch so the screw is not needed)? _________________ Many lenses and some film bodies for sale here: http://forum.mflenses.com/canon-fd-minolta-md-c-mounts-m42-pentax-and-more-t50465.html
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Bille
Joined: 03 Jan 2013 Posts: 381
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:00 am Post subject: Re: Which canon FL lenses? |
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Bille wrote:
sonyrokkor wrote: |
Are there any of the canon fl lenses good to buy now, in 2013?
1,2/55; 2,5/35; 1,4/50, 3,5/19 R?
Are they good? Any other? |
The best performer in the lineup is probably the FL 50/1.4 II. One of the sharpest lenses at f1.4 I have ever used on any platform. The older type I is more compact but significantly softer.
High speed options are the 58/1.2 and the 55/1.2. I especially liked the 58 on film for its unique signature.
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Bille
Joined: 03 Jan 2013 Posts: 381
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:03 am Post subject: |
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Bille wrote:
Lightshow wrote: |
I did just pick up an FL 35/2.5, it has a small hump on the back that hits a part on the adapter so it won't mount fully. |
See here
http://billead.com/canonfl/#howto |
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fermy
Joined: 17 Feb 2012 Posts: 1974
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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fermy wrote:
Hey, you've got a great site with Canon FL/Fujinon/Hexanon info. Someone has posted the link to it not so long ago. Nice to see you here. Is it 100% sure that there is no way to mount 19mm FL on NEX? It looks like a great lens, being so small and non-retrofocus. How many mm does one lack to mount it? _________________ Many lenses and some film bodies for sale here: http://forum.mflenses.com/canon-fd-minolta-md-c-mounts-m42-pentax-and-more-t50465.html
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Bille
Joined: 03 Jan 2013 Posts: 381
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Bille wrote:
fermy wrote: |
Hey, you've got a great site with Canon FL/Fujinon/Hexanon info. Someone has posted the link to it not so long ago. Nice to see you here. Is it 100% sure that there is no way to mount 19mm FL on NEX? It looks like a great lens, being so small and non-retrofocus. How many mm does one lack to mount it? |
The problem is the plastic frame surrounding the sensor (which can be seen here for example http://www.futurepicture.org/Kinect_Hacking/Powershot_IR_Mod/thumbs/Nex_Sensor_IR_Cutoff_Filter_CIMG0771.jpg). It may mount on an MFT body or a Samsung NX or the Ricoh GXR ... or a future full frame NEX model. |
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fermy
Joined: 17 Feb 2012 Posts: 1974
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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fermy wrote:
Yeah, I thought that the sensor baffle would be the problem. However, perhaps one can trim (or remove) the hood that protects the rear lens element?
On m4/3 I think the sensor baffle would be an issue too, but even if not, I don't think the lens would make sense on m4/3. Pany 20mm pancake would likely be better wide open than this lens at f4. _________________ Many lenses and some film bodies for sale here: http://forum.mflenses.com/canon-fd-minolta-md-c-mounts-m42-pentax-and-more-t50465.html
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casualcollector
Joined: 01 Aug 2008 Posts: 749 Location: Spaced out on Florida's Space Coast
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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casualcollector wrote:
Excellent page! I Have several Canon FL bodies and lenses. Wish there were a useful way to adapt them to my EOS. Thanks for the link to my Canon page. _________________ In Search Of "R" Serial Soligors
Found: 135/2.8 #R407660, 200/4 #R405526, 300/5.5 #R411127 |
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Bille
Joined: 03 Jan 2013 Posts: 381
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Bille wrote:
casualcollector wrote: |
Thanks for the link to my Canon page. |
You are welcome. |
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sonyrokkor
Joined: 24 Sep 2012 Posts: 222 Location: Perù, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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sonyrokkor wrote:
Thanks gentlemen, one more time.
Excelent site.
I just to buy a 19/3,5 R FL to my nex 3. Well, good luck to me, didn't the purchase !!!!
The 1,4/50 FL II have great fame among my friends. The same like the 1,2/58 (it came with the pellix, if i'm right). |
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fermy
Joined: 17 Feb 2012 Posts: 1974
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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fermy wrote:
FL 19mm F3.5 R is a retrofocus lens, you should be able to fit it to any mirrorless. The lens that has issues is FL 19mm F3.5 (without R, but with protruding rear element). _________________ Many lenses and some film bodies for sale here: http://forum.mflenses.com/canon-fd-minolta-md-c-mounts-m42-pentax-and-more-t50465.html
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sonyrokkor
Joined: 24 Sep 2012 Posts: 222 Location: Perù, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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sonyrokkor wrote:
Thanks fermy
Now, I will have to spend the money....... |
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