is it better to mount the adaptor to the back of the fd lens first or to the camera body first?
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I definitely had better had better luck mounting to the lens first then to he camera. I think it works grat and am highly satisfied.
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mount to lens first. I have had some problems mounting to camera. hope your experience is better
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I found the best method is to mount lens to adapter then lens with adapter to camera body.
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I used to mount to the FD lens first, I think it's much easier (but still tricky : needs some practice). I never tried the other way ...
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Hi Art,I did purchase this lens adapter for my V1 camera but have not got a chance to use it, however from my understanding this adapter will adapt the lens to the camera body but no camera controls from the camera body is connected. Basically it will be in manual mode. Hope this helps.
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From my experience using this adapter with an FD 50mm f1.4, the corrective lens causes a soft edge, or "bloom" effect at F-stops faster than around f2.8, creating an unusable image. Im not sure how the difference in focal length will affect it though.
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This is best to use opposite the reverse ring to control the aperture 'cause you no longer have the ability to control the aperture TTL since the camera no longer is in contact with the contacts on the lens. This is mounted on the back of the lens, whereas the reverse ring is mounted between the front of the lens and the camera. ~hth
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D mount isn't a mount. Rather, the electrical contacts for the AF lenses transmit distance (hence the "D") information to the camera to allow it to do a slightly better job of metering. This information allows the camera to put emphasis on the area of the shot where the camera is actually focused. The D technology was introduced around 1990. All cameras made since then can take advantage of the D technology. So, D is merely a very slight modification to the Nikon F mount. This adapter just twists on to the lens and you attach the lens to the body as you would any other canon lens you have.
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Not is a problem, is normal. Adapter complete is for telephoto (extended lens). Half adapter, without final part, is for wide angular (compressed lens). Tunnel effect is present if you use the adapter without this considerations
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It is best to use it with manual lenses so you can have control of focus and aperture. Select the mount you use, and if you have some manual lenses, get the appropriate adaptors. They are simple, so there is little to go wrong.
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I like the c adapter... Because it allows you later on to get more c-mount lenses to try
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Yes, the adapter is called a T-Mount and should have been included with the original purchase. (I don't recall seeing one advertised without this mount included but it is certainly possible.) The t-mount screws onto the lens and then mounts to the camera.
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The tab on the Lens controls the aperture. This thing links up to it and moves it accordingly. It's not precise by any measure, you basically have to eyeball it, but it's better than nothing and protects the exposed rear element. If you want super control while reversed there is another option but it's like 400$.
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Yonnattan,Simply stated you can use the adapter in manual mode if the lens has an aperture ring as well as aperture priority if the lens has an aperture ring. I hope this answers your question. Regards Dennis Dellis
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I only use the one adapter ring for all. If you use separate ones, I'd think you run the risk of wrecking the thread on the camera. I'd rather wreck the threads and replace the filter than the camera! (Keeping the camera and adapter as one unit)
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your right, it is a tight space as a matter of fact the lenses can't adjust to the closest position with the adapter in.Also I can only thread the adapter in about one thread. Have not used it for these reasons. You might go to a store and tryit first hand.
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Yes, you just still would need a separate body mounting adapter for reversing. But the aperture control works on all AF mount lenses.
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I put the bottom plate all the way to the right, it has small screws on rear and front of main bracket. I have a Nikon d7000 so I can slide a electronic cable release into position. There is not enough room to put it on the right side on my camera. the bracket will slide about one inch from front to back. If screw that attaches bracket to camera does not slide in slot it may need to have a little more threads cut off.
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Mount the lens on the adapter, mount the lens plus the adapter on you camera, focus the lens, set the f stop on the lens, set the shutter speed in your camera using the camera's meter or an external light meter, finally press the shutter. You may have to adjust the exposure slightly for the given scene. This is a fine adapter, well made and it works well, but unless you have an eos 5 series or eos 1 series full frame camera and a a few hasselblad lenses that you can't wait to saddle up then you should not bother. The s series lenses for the corp sensor cameras are very inexpensive and will yield a much more satisfactory experience.
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My adapter ring had threads to screw into the end of the lens. You have to be very careful, so to not cross thread it and ruin it while attaching the ring. But mine screwed into place and has been very useful. I keep the UV filter on all the time, so I don't scratch the lens.