ChristianHJensen

If what you really want to do is macro, you can buy a set of extension tubes to use it with your 135mm. The tubes are just hollow tubes that move the lens further from the sensor thus letting you focus really close - it essentially makes a standard lens into a macro (not the same quality as a dedicated macro lens but a hell of a lot cheaper). They come in a variety of configurations - some of them allowing for full auto focus and exposure control, some of them it will be 100% manual. The sets typically have 3 tubes with varying thickness and they can be combined to get you extremely close. The good news is that there are no lenses in the tubes so you retain the quality level of the lens you are using. Take a look here for some options and google extension tubes to find more info - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?InitialSearch=yes&N=0&Ntt=Canon+Extension+Tube+Set&c3api=4680%2C268474798281%2Ccanon+extension+tube+set%2Cb&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrrXqhMjM3QIVCFuGCh1FRQkREAAYASAAEgLevfD_BwE

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

Using Canon FD/FL lenses on a Canon DSLR EF-mount camera requires an adapter that has a lens element in it, needed to have focus to infinity. The lens elements in adapters negatively affect picture quality (how bad is something you have to judge for yourself). But as they (like the Fotodiox) are not expensive, you can certainly try one. You will, of course, lose all automation....focus and exposure...giving you a fully-manual camera.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

False, the camera will still meter and work on AV, P and M.
Focus is manual.
You are confusing Canon with Nikon.
I use FD lenses and accessories on my EOS cameras. Also Nikon and other lenses with metering and all EOS including the Rebel series meter just fine.

geauxron Loc: Louisiana

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Robyn H Loc: MainLine PA

There are those who would disagree with you. I thank you for your kind response.

Bipod

Mintola SR/MC/MD flange-to-frame distance is less than Canon EF/EF-S. Therefore, as a previous poster noted,
the adapter must contain a lens:

Minolta SR/MC/MD: 43.72 mm
Canon EF/EF-S: 44.0 mm
http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Lens_mount

I use several Minolta MC and MD lenes on a Nikon F mount (same issue): works fine. But its an old manual focus Nikon.
I suspect you would miss auto-focus--as several posters have mentioned.

Also, I haven't tried a wide-angle lens: it is possible your wide-angle would protrude so far into the adatper that it would hit the lens.
Wide-angle really is the worst possible lens to use with an adapter--but it might work. The only way to know is to try it.

I own the Fotodiox SR/MC/MD to Nikon F adapter--the lens in it is multi-coated and seems to be decent quality. It only has to bend
the light a tiny bit, so it doesn't take much of a lens (single element).

So, if you own other Minolta Rokkor lenses you want to use with the Canon, it might be worth buying the adapter
(around $40). They are good lenses (except the old zooms, which are just adequate). And they come up for sale
frequently very cheap.

If you decide to buy the adapter, make sure it's returnable.

bjwags

Ok thanks!

bjwags

Im not worried about the manual focus Ive been doing that when i take some closeups of flower. I just want to know if i can get good or at least fairly decent pictures with an adaptor thanks

BebuLamar

But the problem is you're not saving any money. The adapter cost money it's not free. If you can sell the old lens for a few bucks adding the same amount of money that you would have to spend on the adapter you have enough money to buy a used right lens.

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Buy the lens. By the time you experiment with legacy lenses and adapters, you could very well be close to the cost of a new lens. Best of luck.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

bjwags

Ok, but who would buy a lens like that and how much would i charge - I have no clue. I dont know how to use e bay. Guess I could try Craigs list??? I dont really want a wide angle lens but just wondered if it was worth it to get an adaptor. What i really want is a macro. anyone want my camera ( I have 2) and the lenses? I wouldnt even know what to charge for them. they are film cameras I have a flash attachment also for them.. Im just a retired housewife interested in taking good pictures. Little by little im learning by reading and using my camera. I enjoy reading this forum and have learned a lot , and yu guys take awesome pictures.
Betsy

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

How can Program mode work if the camera can't adjust aperture? With a Canon OR a Nikon? I'm talking about an adapter that DOES NOT electrically connect lens and camera. A Nikon can't magically do Program mode with no lens-body connection either.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

It works as far as metering when set to P it uses the light coming in and sets the shutter. I didn't say that it set both but that it meters in the P setting.
Where many Nikon cameras just to tally shut down all metering if they don't have a largest lens.
This is why even a T5i would work great on even odd accessories like old bellows, telescopes and other even non Canon accessories and still meter while many Nikon models just shut down all metering. So the comment that there is no metering with the T5i is incorrect and is a Nikon failure should not be extrapolated to the Canon line of cameras in a blind blanket statement as was done.

Bipod

Right, he shouldn't use Program Mode.

The camera can't set the aperture--but it also knows it can't (it checks for the lens
electrical connection). To find out what Program mode will do in that situation,
one would have to look at the firmware source code (fat chance) or call Canon.
But why try to use a broken mode?

Aperture priority mode might work, provided he sets the aperture manually
and selects the same aperture in the camera. But basically, he'll be shooting in
manual mode--like every photographer who lived before the 1970s.

It's called a "manual transmission". That's what that stick between the seats
is for.