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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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Can I use the lens from Canon AE-1 on a Canon EOS DSLR, with an adaptor maybe?
I have a Canon AE-1 (film) and I bought a digital slr camera Canon EOS 60D. I have lenses from the AE-1 camera, but I don't know if there are some adaptors to use so they fit in the 60D camera... any ...
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How good are the EF-mount to E-mount adapters?
I currently live in the Canon ecosystem, but really like the look of the Sony a7S. But before I switch I want to know just how well I'll be able use use my old EF-mount lenses on my new a7S.
How well ...
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Is it possible to use the lenses from a Canon Xl1 on a modern DSLR?
I have a Canon XL1 interchangeable lens video camera. Can I use an adaptor to use its lenses with a DSLR or an SLR? I know about it using a smaller sensor and that it is closer to the sensor (as in Is ...
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Can I use old Minolta AF lenses on my new Canon?
I just recently bought my first DSLR, a Canon Rebel t2i/550d. I use it mostly for video and it works wonderfully. I bought the kit lens with it, but I am looking to expand my lens collection. I found ...
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How can I work around metering issues with adapted lenses on a Canon DSLR?
I have a bunch of Contax lenses (C/Y mount) and a mount adapter with "dandelion" chips. This should allow me to use my lenses on any Canon DSLR using aperture mode and stopping down the lens. Thanks ...
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What are the differences between AF/metering chips for M42 lens Canon DSLR adapter?
I'm looking for an adapter to use an M42 lens on a Canon DSLR.
I was wondering if anyone knows the difference between the following types of chips :
2nd generation AF
3rd generation AF
EMF AF ...
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Can my Canon EOS 5D Classic work with a Vivitar lens?
Will a Vivitar 75-205mm 1:3.8 lens work with the Canon EOS 5D Classic?
What mount lenses can I use for my camera?
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Is it physically possible to mount a manual EF-M lens onto a Canon DSLR without an adapter?
I'm wondering if you can mount an EF-M lens directly on a Canon DSLR body. I'm aware that electronic communication won't work, but I can use manual focus with electronic shutter.
If anyone is ...
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How do I get my EOS M to release the shutter with an adapted manual lens?
I have a Canon FD-mount lens and a Nikon pre-AI lens, with respective adapters.
I attach the FD lens to my EOS M, set the camera to M or Av mode, and the aperture is fixed at 00. When I press the ...
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Do adapters exist for old lenses to Canon's DSLR mount?
I currently have a Canon 20D and happened to find a few old lenses.
Are there any adapters that can work for these lenses? I unfortunately haven't been able to find anything.
The old lenses I have ...
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Can I use my existing Canon lenses on an EF-M camera body?
Canon recently introduced the Canon EOS M, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. It uses a new EF-M mount and is available as a kit with an EF-M lens in some regions. I have existing EF and EF-S ...
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Is it feasible to use a Canon lens on Nikon body for extra macro ability?
I realize there's no way to mount a Canon lens on a Nikon body and get the full focus range, but is it possible to use an adapter to get a sort of extra macro, and get decent results? I'd imagine it ...
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Which adapted manual lens mounts do not collide with the mirror on Canon 5D/6D bodies?
Why Old Lenses? Unlike fancy new lenses, old lenses always have a certain charm, a story and a personality. They also keep your wallet a lot heavier! You can have a full range of very high quality ...
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Are there any adapters for using EF lenses on FD mount?
I know there are various teleconverters and extensions rings that allow for the use of FD lenses on EF bodies. However I'm looking for an adapter that lets me use EF lenses on an FD mount. Of course I ...
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Is there an adapter for Fuji X mount cameras for canon ef-s lenses that allow autofocus and metering?
I have a canon 700D, and I'm contemplating buying a second hand Fuji X-T1. But I have invested in a Sigma 18-35 F/1.8 and am very happy with it. Is there an adapter for the EF-S mount lens that will ...
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How can I mount an EF-M lens on an EF-S camera?
How can I mount an EF-M lens (22mm, for example) on my Canon Rebel T4i EOS EF-S?
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Will an adapter with an EMF AF Confirm chip work with my vintage lens?
Just bought my first vintage lens on eBay, the the Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 and now I am looking for an adapter for it to mount it on my Canon 6D. I noticed that the EMF M42 adapters can be had with and ...
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Is it coincidence that Nikon F lenses can fit a Canon EF body (with an adapter)?
A Nikon F mount lens is small enough to fit (via an adapter) into a Canon EF mount camera.
Is this by design (IE did Nikon design the whole bayonet to be small enough, or Canon design the EF to be ...
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Does the EF - EOS R adapter have a protecting cap on both ends?
One of the best price/performance ratio and weight/performance ratio full frame cameras today is Canon EOS RP. In order to get the best price/performance ratio for lenses, one needs to use it with non-...
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