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Photography~Technically Speaking => General Photo Chat => Topic started by: jimiam on May 16, 2010, 08:16:24 AM
I hear this question asked a lot, "can I use my old FD lens with a digital camera?" I also hear a multitude of answers, so decided to try for myself.
This is one of my first attempts. What do you think, worth the effort? I'm thinking
with the right subject and lighting, and some practice, you could get some pretty good shots.
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Canon FD 100-300mm f5.6 w/2x coupled to D450 ISO 400 1/60s @ f5.6
Well, it's a bit grainy and not quite in focus. I bet with practice it would get better, and might be fun. I have an FD 50 1.4 that is attached to my Canon AE-Program, decorating a shelf in my bookcase. It's gorgeous glass, and I bet it would give my EF lenses a run for their money, optically, that is. I often think of trying to find an adapter, but that's just not high on my list of priorities right now. ;)
I agree. I wouldn't want to put a lot of time into it, but hate to just use these old FD lens as paper weights. They certainly don't bring much on the used market and I've tried to figure out a use for them for years. I don't desire to use film any longer.