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Photography

Questions tagged [lens-mount]

A lens mount is an interface, mechanical and often also electrical, between a photographic camera body and a lens. It is confined to cameras where the body allows interchangeable lenses.

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How exactly is “flange” defined in the term ''flange distance"

The concept of a flange distance is something I understand on a theoretical level, but not so much on a practical level. It is debatably the most important measurement in the camera, determining the ...
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Why are all the mirrorless full-frame 35mm f/1.4 lenses so big?

The Sony FE, Nikon Z and Canon R mounts all have flange distances shorter than the Leica M mount, yet Leica has the compact Summilux 35m f/1.4 design whereas the above's comparably speced lenses are ...
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Does a large mount diameter really allow design advantages for large aperture lenses?

To keep the conversation simple, please focus only on native lens design for the mount. So with the recent Nikon mirrorless announcement, Nikon has been touting the bigger mount. I am no expert in ...
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Canon FD mount specs

I have Canon AE-1 Program and I like to play with 3D printers. So I thought I'd experiment with 3D printed lens and lens adapters. I would like to start with simple pinhole, but I can't find any ...
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Can I adapt an E-mount rectilinear lens on a micro four thirds body?

I use the Olympus micro four thirds (MFT) system. One of the problems with this is that there are no shift lenses for this format, so taking landscape photos with buildings is problematic. I can kind ...
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Advantages of Canon-style lens contact pins

I've wondered about this for some time. There are essentially two way the electric pins frm the camera body to the lens can be configured: either pointing forward like in the Canon bodies, or pointing ...
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What is the flange focal distance of CS mount lenses? Is it 12.500 mm or 12.526 mm?

I've searched online a lot, and found plenty of sites that quote both numbers. There appears to be agreement that the C-mount flange focal distance (FFD) is 17.526 mm (exactly 0.69 inches). The CS-...
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Which is the better lens for nikon d3300. Is it 50mm FX 1.8G or 35mm DX 1.8G

I am really confused whether to buy Nikon 35mm DX f/1.8 lens or 50mm FX f/1.8 lens for my Nikon D3300 camera, because of its 1.5 crop factor. I know that if I use a 50mm FX lens on my camera, it will ...
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Does anyone recognize this manual lens mount with three flanges and a single linking pin?

I bought this Vivitar lens cheap and I'm having trouble identifying the mount. I believe it's a Version 4 Serial number is 22128668
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help!! Err on Nikon Df while traveling in Ecuador

I see "Err" on top display after turning the camera on. it clicks but no images are stored. i've seen this error before once or twice but it always went away after i switched the camera on/off and ...
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Which kinds of lenses can be mounted on or adapted to the Leica M-Mount?

I'm confused by the choice of adapters offered for Leica M cameras. Now obviously Leica M mount lenses can be mounted, but I have also seen the M39 screw mount being mentioned a lot. I guess they are ...
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What lens mount does my Fujinon135 f/3.5 lens have?

What lens mount does this lens have? Also how cheap/easy would it be to buy/make an adapter to adapt this lens to Canon EF mount? in case you can't read it, it says EBC X-FUJINON-T and 1:3.5 f=135mm ...
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Can I mount a Nikon 50 mm f1.8 series E pancake lens on an Nikon D7000?

Hello I have a Nikon D7000. I would like to know if I can mount a Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E old manual lens on this body? Will the meter system work with it? I also have a Vivitar Series One 70mm-...
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How can I mount this Vivitar (Canon mount) lens to a Sony Alpha 58?

This Vivitar Series 1 lens (no. 22148842) has a mount for an older Canon film camera. I need an adaptor to fit this lens to a Sony Alpha 58 camera. Does such an adapter exist?
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How can I remove a stuck lens from camera body (after I dropped them)?

My camera fell and my 70-300 Tamron lens hit the floor first and after that I can't remove the lens from its body. I think some parts of the lens cracked and it got stuck. How do I fix this? Can I fix ...
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What camera fits this a Osawa MC 1:4.5 f=80~205mm lens?

I found a lens and I was wondering what camera fits it? Does it fit a canon 1300? & also how can I tell if it works or not? (If that’s possible) (As I found it on the ground). I don’t have a ...
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Are there strong visual clues as to whether a vintage lens is, or is compatible with, Nikon F mount?

I have a Nikon d7100, lens mount type F. I sometimes happen to be at a vintage / second hand market where there are some lenses that I'd like to try. I know autofocus and aperture might not work. ...
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What is the mount on this Vivitar 85-205mm F3.8 lens?

I recently purchased an old manual Vivitar Lense (10$!) to play with and cannot identify the mount. I just hacked a plastic body cap and put it on my Canon 450D (EF mount) and cannot get infinity ...
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Can I damage my camera's lens mount by lifting it with a super-tele lens attached? [duplicate]

I have been taking the D850 with the Sigma 150-600 (1.9kg) for a walk in the wild. Normally I use the strap on the lens to carry the camera hanging from my shoulder. I realized that in many ...
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Where can I find a mechanical drawing of the Canon EF Mount?

This is my first question-post. First of all my final goal is to build a simple but functional objective. I was inspired by this video: DIY Camera Lens (I don't hope to make something so neat the ...
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How can I mount a non-AI lens on a Nikon F4?

I can't figure out how I am supposed to mount a non-AI lens on a Nikon F4. I have read the instructions on MIR, but I can't figure out what they mean exactly. Remember to lift the meter coupling ...
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Can a camera correct chromatic aberration if I add additional wide angle or macro mount?

Now I'm using Canon 50mm prime lens with my Canon 700d.I need to capture a group of 100 people indoor and in low light.There is not enough space that I can move backward to cover everyone within the ...
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What adapter do I need to mount lenses for Chinon CM-5 on my Canon EOS 1100D?

I possess a Canon EOS 1100D and I'd like to use some old lenses that were used on a non-digital Chinon CM-5. One of these lenses is Tamron, but with the same size of the Chinon ones. Do you know where ...
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How do I fix the problem on my Nikon D3400 saying “lens not attached” for a Vivitar series 1 500 mm manual Telephoto lens?

I just bought a Nikon D3400 and it came with a kit including the Vivitar* (series 1) 500mm f/8 telephoto lens. I expected it to attach and work immediately, but the t mount adapter* for the lens ...
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M12 cut IR filter quality?

I want to get a few quality filters for M12 type dash camera from China, however I know nothing about filters so need someone to tell me how/what to order? Is the barrel on M12 lenses the same ...
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Strange lens mount

I recently bought, second-hand and for a few euros, the following: adapter Exakta to Sony e-mount an Exakta 100-500mm 1:5.6-8 MC Macro lens, made in Japan Strangely, the lens does not fit on the ...
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What is the use of tele converter? Is it possible that it can be used for all lenses or only for the specific lens?

Actually I'm planning to buy multiple lens but my budget is little less I can't afford telephoto Lens so if I buy tele converter, is it possible that I can use it for all types of lens or only for ...
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Can I use a EF lens on my Canon 7D camera? [duplicate]

I have a Canon 7D (EF-S) and was thinking of buying a Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens (model number AO32) for the Canon EF mount. Will this lens be ok for my camera?
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Novoflex bellows lens mount identification

I bought an old Novoflex bellows and I'm trying to find the right adapter for it. Can somebody identify this mount? The opposite end is a 39mm Leica screw mount. The collar rotates ~40° or so (...
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Change a screw mount camera to a Bayonet mount or T-mount lenses

I have an old Ricoh 35 mm SLR camera. It uses a Screw mount lens system as oppose to other 35mm cameras that adopted the Bayonet mount system otherwise know as T-mount. I am looking for a conversion ...
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Where can I find lens mounts for small 2 mm diameter lenses?

I need a lens mount for one of my projects. I have a CCD chip, a single lens (2 mm diameter), and I know the mechanical position and tolerances. I would like to find a lens mount for that lens or see ...
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What mount system is this Raynox lens?

This lens says "Raynox Tele Auto MC 3.5 200mm" - any idea what mount it could be?
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What mount system is this Hanimex zoom lens?

Lens marked: MC Hanimex Automatic Zoom C-macro 1:4.5 f=80-200mm 52 filter diameter No. 131934
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Camera / lens mount mechanical resistance: case of broken or damaged mount?

Long and very long focal length lenses (say an 800mm f\x) can be attached to a canon or nikon camera SLR or DSLR body. The lens mounted on a tripod can support the weight of the camera, but likely not ...
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What is this old 50mm f/1.9 lens?

I purchased this lens for $5 at a thrift store. It's fully functional and the glass seems in good condition, however, I cannot identify the mount or the lens (the front name ring is missing). When I ...
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What is the mount on this Chinonflex lens?

What is the mount on this Chinonflex Auto Reflex lens, 135mm f/2.8 No. 691327?
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What kind of mount does this breech-lock Tair-3 lens use?

I picked up a Soviet-made Tair-3 300mm lens at a flea market recently, and I'm at a loss to identify what kind of mount it uses. According to what I've read, most virtually all Tair-3s used M42 or T ...
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Will a Canon XL1s lens work with Canon EF mount cameras? [duplicate]

Would I be able to use a Canon XL1s lens on a Canon EF-mount camera, such as the 5D, without an adapter? I'm looking to purchase one for my camera but I'm not sure if it will work.
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Which lens adapter will I need to mount a Olympus Zuiko 35mm lens to Panasonic DMC-GF3 camera?

I have a Panasonic DMC-GF3 camera body. I intend to buy a used Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 ED Macro Lens. What adapter will I require?
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vintage vivitar lens and which adapter to use for sony E-mount

Got this Vintage Vivitar lens and i want to use it in my sony e-mount camera. It's my first time trying to adapt a vintage lens to a digital camera. Lens markings: AUTO Vivitar Wide-Angle 28 mm 1:2....
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What is the Canon PE Mount?

I was exploring the internet this evening and came across an article on the even rarer then the 1200mm; the Canon PE 300mm f/1.8. Original PetaPixel article Now although the article says the lens ...
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Do AF-S DX lenses mount on Nikon D3300

My camera currently has an AF-P NIKKOR lens.
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Do I need a lens adapter to use an EF-M lens on a Canon M camera?

So recently I bought a Canon EOS M10 with the 15-45mm kit lens. I was thinking of buying another lens, the Canon EF M 22mm f/2 one. Do I need a lens adapter or not? Thank you.
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What is this old Zeiss Tessar lens, with a large mount ring with six holes?

This old Carl Zeiss f4.5 250mm lens belonged to my father, who said that this was used for some kind of wooden electrostatic-photocopy machine from a document-copying shop that he used to run. ...
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Mechanical drawings of lens mounts: are they “open source”?

Dozens of 3rd party companies manufacture lens adapters from one lens mount to another. Are lens mounts mechanical specifications "open source" or did these companies measure[*] lens mounts dimensions ...
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Mitakon lens and mount identification

I'm trying to identify this lens, and its mount. It is a Labled: "MITAKON MC ZOOM 1:4.5 f=80-200mm 55(diameter symbol) 845041" The rear mount is pictured, its some kind of reverse-bayonet system. The ...
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older telemaster lens and nikon D3300 body

I have a Swift telemaster model 841 lens.... it has an adapter with it but the adapter won't quite fit the Nikon D3300 body. Is there another adapter ring that I can get so I can use my Telemaster ...
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How can I remove a stuck adapter from a lens?

So I have this Nikon G to Sony E adapter on a Rokinon 14mm nikon I can't remove the adapter no matter how much I turn, pull, or even push the little metal protrusion on the side. How do I remove the ...
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Unknown lens mount On Pentacon/Orestegor 500

Can someone please help me identify this (for me) unknown lens mount? I found it on a Pentacon (Meyer Orestegor) 500/5.6 lens, which originally was sold with either Pentacon 6 or M42 mount, but this ...
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Can I use a Fotodiox Nikon F Mount lens to Fujifilm X-series camera adapter with Nikon D-type lenses?

I would like to know if I can use this Fotodiox Adapter, Nikon Nikkor F Mount G-Type D/SLR Lenses to Fujifilm X-series mirrorless cameras, to adapt my old lenses to my Fujifilm XT-1 camera. My lenses ...

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