Canon FD lenses on newer EOS camera bodies? I'm curious if anyone out there has experience using some of the older Canon lenses with the FD mounts, with an adaptor on some of the newer...

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Canon FD lenses on newer EOS camera bodies?

Mar 1, 2012 11:58:51 #

les_stockton Loc: Eastern Oklahoma

I'm curious if anyone out there has experience using some of the older Canon lenses with the FD mounts, with an adaptor on some of the newer Canon EOS bodies.
I've heard they have a "focus confim" feature and wonder how that actually works out in practice, and are you finding the quality of the glass to be adequate.

Mar 1, 2012 19:29:12 #

Old Timer Loc: Greenfield, In.

I was thinking about posting the same question, especially using one for macro photography. I did some research today looking for some info, especially a prime lens. Maybe one of the macro shooters can help with some answers.

Mar 1, 2012 20:13:29 #

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

I have a "Kipon" brand adapter purchased from local camera store. There is no electronics or electronic, contacts. All manual (manual focus).
Pat

Mar 2, 2012 10:36:35 #

CamObs Loc: South America (Texas)

You will have to shoot manual with an adapter. Be careful if you are using a 20-50 D. The mirror may hit the lens back.

Mar 2, 2012 10:57:27 #

DougW Loc: SoCal

Good question will be folliwing this as i have anumber of fd lenses from my a1. Also wonder about using my pentax 645 lenses

Mar 2, 2012 11:19:07 #

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

CamObs wrote:

You will have to shoot manual with an adapter. Be careful if you are using a 20-50 D. The mirror may hit the lens back.

No problems with 30D.
Pat

Mar 2, 2012 11:39:43 #

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

Hello folks how well will FD lenses work on a 7D Canon camera.

Mar 2, 2012 11:58:42 #

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

I was wondering the same thing. I want to upgrade my xti to an xti3 but don't know if the lenses I have will work. I suppose they will, but one never knows. I know I have a magnifier from a Rebel that I had that won't work on the xti.

Mar 2, 2012 12:02:09 #

les_stockton Loc: Eastern Oklahoma

I'm particularly interested in quality, what camera you might be using with it, what adaptor brand, and also if you are using the "focus confirm" feature.

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