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Can I attach a Kiron Lens to my Canon Rebel T1i?
I have a Rebel T1i, and was given a Kiron 80-200mm f/4.5 macro. I'm wondering if there is a way I can use them together - and if so, where I may be able to find an adapter?
Should I even waste my ...
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Pentax-K 50mm lens, thread of 49mm or 50mm?
I really want to do some monkey macro photography. I am a student with almost no time and money, and want to take some hobby pictures in my spare time.
I have the Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi/Kiss X2). ...
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Is there an adaptor/app that can connect an iPhone to a Canon DSLR as an external monitor?
I love the swivel monitor on my Canon 60D but as I am planning to upgrade to a camera with a fixed screen I am also looking into some small external monitors with swivel capabilities. I saw some ...
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Are there adapters that allow autofocus & electronic control?
I have a NEX-C3 - it's great, I'm really enjoying it, but I foresee that I will want more lenses, better controls, a view-finder and so on. There are lenses but the range is limited and they are ...
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How well do 1980s AI Nikkor Lenses work on a Canon 60D with an adaptor?
My dad has some old Nikkor AI Lenses from the 80's that are in great shape and are great all around lenses. I used to use them his Nikkormat growing up but now I want to use them on a digital format.
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Maximum focusing distance when using Canon FD to EF adapter?
I have an old Canon A1 camera, and a 50mm 1.4 ssc FD lens for it. I also have a Canon 30D, but sadly no 50mm lens for it. I was planning on getting a (lensless) FD-EF adapter to use the 50mm on my ...
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Is it worth it to buy an FD-EOS adapter, or is it better to exchange a misbought lens?
I recently bought a manual-focus (since manual doesn't bother me) 100mm prime macro lens. However, I didn't notice at the time of purchase that it was an FD lens. (I'm a hobbyist; I didn't know Canon ...
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Pentax to Canon Adapter
My dad has an old Sears KS-2 + 50mm f/1.7, which from a bit of research seems to use a Pentax K-mount.
I've looked around a bit and found a Pentax to Canon adapter, which says it supports ...
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Mounting a Canon EF lens on a Leica M body?
Is it possible to use existing Canon EF lenses with a Leica body with an M mount?
I've seen various discussions in the Internet on this combination, but usually the other way round (mounting a Leica ...
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“Classic” lens on new “EVIL” camera body? [closed]
I have a Cannon Rebel XTi. I'm not sure if Cannon has released a series of EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder, Interchangeable Lens) cameras yet, but if not it's inevitable given their comeuppance in the ...
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How can I reverse-mount a Canon F/1.4 50 mm for macro photography?
I'd like to experiment with mounting my Canon F/1.4 50 mm lens backwards to experiment with macro photography (on a Rebel Xti).
What kind of gear do I need, and how do I go about it?
